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Mohamed R, Naina-Mohamed I, Kumar J, Teh N. Smoking prevalence, exposure to secondhand smoke, and factors associated with smoking among medical, dental, and pharmacy students in a public university in Malaysia. Tob Induc Dis 2024; 22:TID-22-124. [PMID: 38973784 PMCID: PMC11225099 DOI: 10.18332/tid/185751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Smoking among medical, dental, and pharmacy students is an issue in every university worldwide, which will impact future smoking cessation services as they are future healthcare providers. This study investigates the smoking prevalence, exposure to secondhand smoke, and factors associated with smoking among medical, dental, and pharmacy students at a public university in Malaysia. METHODS The self-administered online survey utilized in this cross-sectional study was derived from the Global Health Professions Students Survey (GHPSS), which involved medical, dental, and pharmacy students. A total of 328 participants completed a questionnaire from June to August 2022, with a response rate of 91.1%. RESULTS The overall smoking prevalence was 4.6% among the medical, dental, and pharmacy students who participated in this study; 46.7% of current smokers were exposed to secondhand smoke at home compared to 17.6% of non-smokers (p=0.011); and 66.7% of smokers were exposed to secondhand smoke in public compared to 40.3% of non-smokers (p=0.043). In all, 99.1% of respondents supported the smoking ban and 46.7% of current smokers supported the smoking ban in discos/bars/pubs, compared to 82.0% of non-smokers (p=0.002). Of the participants, 96.6% received lessons on the danger of tobacco, and 65.5% received smoking cessation training. Among factors associated with current smoking was gender; male students had a 19-fold higher likelihood of smoking than female students (adjusted odds ratio, AOR=19.25; 95% CI: 4.25-87.19, p<0.001). In addition, home exposure to secondhand smoke was four times more common for current smokers (OR=4.11; 95% CI: 1.43-11.79, p=0.009). CONCLUSIONS Although smoking prevalence was low among the students in this study, there was a higher percentage of them exposed to secondhand smoke at home and in public.
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- Rashidi Mohamed
- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Malaysia, Bangi, Malaysia
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Geindreau D, Girault A, Gallopel-Morvan K. Tobacco-free university campus policies: A systematic review. JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH : J OF ACH 2024:1-12. [PMID: 38917353 DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2024.2367999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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Objective: This systematic review aims to provide an update of the scientific evidence regarding tobacco-free/smoke-free campus policies (TFC/SFC), using a complex interventions approach. PARTICIPANTS/METHODS We searched the PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science databases using a combination of 'tobacco-free' or 'smoke-free', 'campus', 'university or college' and 'policy' search terms on all indexed articles published up until June 2023. Studies were included if they presented research on pre-/post-implementation of TFC/SFC or policy components. Two coders extracted and synthesized the data and assessed the risk of bias. RESULTS A total of 113 studies were included, reporting data from 2005 to 2023 across 17 countries. The data was categorized into three of the four phases of the Medical Research Council (MRC) framework, i.e. "feasibility (n=24), "implementation" (n=34), and "evaluation" (n=69). This review finds that a policy draft, communication, enforcement strategies, and cessation services are critical policy components. TCF/SFC are effective for reducing tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure, but they also increase vaping. Little research has investigated the effect of TFC/SFC on smokeless tobacco use. CONCLUSION This review addresses remaining uncertainties in evidence on the TFC/SFC implementation process. We go on to provide a series of recommendations for university administrators.
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- Diane Geindreau
- EHESP, CNRS, Inserm, Arènes - UMR 6051, RSMS - U 1309, Rennes University, Rennes, France
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- EHESP, CNRS, Inserm, Arènes - UMR 6051, RSMS - U 1309, Rennes University, Rennes, France
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- EHESP, CNRS, Inserm, Arènes - UMR 6051, RSMS - U 1309, Rennes University, Rennes, France
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Vaz M, Cascais P, Lourenço O. Use of and Beliefs toward Novel Tobacco and Nicotine Products among Portuguese University Students: A Pandemic Survey. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2024; 21:478. [PMID: 38673389 PMCID: PMC11050595 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph21040478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2024] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Over the last decade, novel tobacco and nicotine product experimentation and use have dramatically increased among the youth, even in countries with strong tobacco control and anti-smoking social norms. We performed an online questionnaire-based cross-sectional study in March-June 2021, targeting students from the University of Beira Interior, Portugal. The aim was to assess the experimentation and use of tobacco and nicotine products and students' beliefs towards these products. Of the 452 participants, 67.0% were female; the mean age was 21.9 ± 3 years. Most students (60.4%) reported experimenting with tobacco/nicotine products; 31.2% were current users; polyconsumption was common. Of the current users, all used cigarettes, 41.1% used heated tobacco, 20.6% e-cigarettes, and 14.9% used water pipes. Our multivariate analysis showed that being male, being in the third year of study, and cohabiting or socializing with smokers were strongly associated with tobacco/nicotine use. While most students agree that heated tobacco and e-cigarettes are addictive, that they are not less harmful than cigarettes, and that second-hand exposure may cause health problems, few tobacco/nicotine users are ready to quit, and few students support a smoke-free university campus. These findings indicate high experimentation and the regular dual use of novel tobacco and nicotine products and suggest a pro-smoking social norm among university students.
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- Marina Vaz
- FCS-UBI, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Avenida Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal; (M.V.); (P.C.)
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- FCS-UBI, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Avenida Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal; (M.V.); (P.C.)
- CICS-UBI, Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Avenida Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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- FCS-UBI, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Beira Interior, Avenida Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal; (M.V.); (P.C.)
- CICS-UBI, Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Avenida Infante D. Henrique, 6200-506 Covilhã, Portugal
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Satpathy N, Pradhan HS, Sarangi S, Epari V, Jena PK, Dash S, Mohanty DP, Mishra P. Prevalence and Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Tobacco Use Among Medical and Dental Students in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Cureus 2024; 16:e58617. [PMID: 38770486 PMCID: PMC11103270 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.58617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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Background Tobacco use remains a significant global public health concern, causing millions of preventable and premature deaths annually and imposing substantial economic burdens. India, the second-largest producer and consumer of tobacco products worldwide, bears a significant burden of tobacco-related morbidity and mortality. Medical and dental students represent the future healthcare workforce and role models; hence, their tobacco consumption and attitude would play a vital role in tobacco control. This study aims to estimate the prevalence and assess the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding tobacco use among medical and dental students in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using the Global Health Professional Students Survey (GHPSS) questionnaire. The study included third-year Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) students from two private medical and two dental colleges in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Data were collected from February to April 2019 through anonymous self-administered questionnaires, and descriptive and bivariate analyses were performed. Results A total of 400 students were surveyed, with 16% reporting being current smokers (24.3% males, 8.7% females). Furthermore, 36.8% had tried cigarettes and other tobacco products. Nonsmokers demonstrated stronger support for comprehensive tobacco control policies, such as banning advertising and smoking in public places, compared to current smokers. Most students acknowledged the importance of recording tobacco use history and providing educational materials; however, only around 40% had received formal training on smoking cessation. Conclusion The findings highlight the need for targeted intervention among medical and dental students for tobacco cessation. It is vital to foster a positive attitude toward tobacco control among future healthcare professionals. Health professional institutions should take proactive steps to prevent tobacco use among students and develop initiatives to motivate successful cessation training. Investing in tobacco control education for healthcare professionals is crucial to empower them in tobacco cessation efforts and promote healthier societies.
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- Nancy Satpathy
- Community Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar, IND
- Non-communicable Division III, Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi, IND
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- Public Health, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar, IND
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- Medicine and Surgery, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, IND
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- Community Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar, IND
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- Health Care Management, Swiss School of Business and Management Geneva, Geneva, CHE
- Public Health, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar, IND
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- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, National Aluminium Company Limited, Bhubaneswar, IND
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- Oncology, Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar, IND
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- Public Health Dentistry, Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Dental and Medical Sciences, Lucknow, IND
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Silva AND, Vettore MV. Associations of academic environment, lifestyle, sense of coherence and social support with self-reported mental health status among dental students at a university in Brazil: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e076084. [PMID: 38114282 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-076084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The study evaluated the association of academic environment, lifestyle, sense of coherence (SOC) and social support with self-reported mental health status among dental students. DESIGN Secondary analysis of data from a cross-sectional, questionnaire-based survey conducted from August to October 2018. SETTING Dental school of a public-funded university in the south-eastern region of Brazil. PARTICIPANTS 233 undergraduate dental students recruited across all years of the course. OUTCOME MEASURES Socioeconomic and demographic characteristics, city of origin and student's academic semester were obtained through self-completed questionnaires. Perception of the academic environment (Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM)), individual lifestyle (Individual Lifestyle Profile Questionnaire (ILPQ)), SOC (SOC Scale (SOC-13)), social support (Medical Outcomes Study Scale (MOS)), and depression, anxiety and stress (Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21)) were assessed using validated instruments. The relationships between variables were investigated through multivariable negative binomial regression to obtain the rate ratios (RRs) and 95% CIs. RESULTS Female sex was associated with greater scores of anxiety (RR 1.74, 95% CI 1.10 to 1.97) and stress (RR 1.52, 95% CI 1.12 to 2.06). Students who perceived a better academic environment and those reporting a greater SOC had a lower probability of depression, anxiety and stress. Furthermore, a favourable lifestyle was associated with lower depression scores (RR 0.99, 95% CI 0.97 to 0.99). Social support did not remain associated with depression, anxiety and stress after adjustment. CONCLUSIONS The present findings suggest that self-reported mental health status is associated with students' sex, academic environment, SOC and lifestyle. Enhancing the educational environment and SOC, and promoting a healthy lifestyle may improve the psychological health of dental students.
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- Andréa Neiva da Silva
- Department of Health and Society, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Health and Nursing Sciences, University of Agder, Kristiansand, Vest-Agder, Norway
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Hashemipour M, Poyayi M, Roshani A. KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF IRANIAN DENTAL STUDENTS ABOUT SMOKING CESSATION COUNSELING. Ann Ib Postgrad Med 2023; 21:62-69. [PMID: 38298340 PMCID: PMC10811706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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Introduction and Aims Today, smoking is recognized as the biggest cause of preventable premature death. dentists can play a very important role in motivating and providing smoking cessation counseling and play this role of line requires gaining sufficient knowledge and education during the student period. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine the knowledge and attitude of dental students in Kerman in the field of smoking cessation counseling. Methods and materials This study was descriptive-analytical and crosssectional. The study population was fourth, fifth and sixth year dental students. A questionnaire was used to assess participants knowledge and attitude towards smoking cessation, using the 5 As of smoking cessation. Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS 21, t-test and chi-square software. Results This study showed that the mean score of students' knowledge was 2.13 ± 14.12. There was a significant relationship between knowledge score, gender (women more than men) and the presence of a smoker in the family (P = 0.01, 0.001, respectively). Also, the mean attitude score was 36.25 41 5.41. There was a significant relationship between attitude score, gender (women more than men) and the presence of a smoker in the family (P = 0.01, respectively). Conclusion Results of this study showed that the students have good knowledge of the 5As (Ask, Advice, Assess, Assist, Arrange) but that they did not have much information about some parameters under Assess. Also, they have a positive attitude in this regard. Moreover, students believed that time limitations in dental visits and concerns on the effectiveness of smoking cessation consultations are the major obstacle in implementing a smoking cessation plan.
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- M.A. Hashemipour
- Neuroscience Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Kerman Social Determinants on Oral Health Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Kerman Social Determinants on Oral Health Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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Khalis M, Tembo JMW, Elmouden L, Hatim A, Bouaddi O, Charaka H, Assarag B, El Badisy I, Lucero-Prisno Iii DE, Soliman AS, Nejjari C. Tobacco Use Among Dental Students in Morocco: Opportunities for Professional Cancer Education. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2023; 38:821-828. [PMID: 35729316 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-022-02191-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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The study aimed to evaluate tobacco use, attitudes, knowledge, and perceptions about tobacco control policies and smoking cessation counseling among dental students in Morocco. This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Dentistry Faculty of the Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences of Casablanca, using the Global Health Professions Student Survey (GHPSS) tool. Participants completed a self-administered survey questionnaire, including information on socio-demographic characteristics, tobacco use, exposure to secondhand smoke, attitudes, behavior and cessation, curriculum, and training. A total of 426 dental students were included in the study. Over 15% of the participants were current smokers, and 31.2% had tried smoking at least once. About 29.3% reported having been exposed to secondhand smoke in family settings and 49.5% in other environments. The majority of the students had felt that health professionals were role models for their patients. However, only 20% had felt they had received formal training in smoking cessation approaches. More than 70% of smokers had tried to quit smoking in the past year; however, only 41.7% reported having received help or advice. It is crucial that education and public health officials join efforts to plan and carry out programs aimed at training dental students in evidence-based cessation counseling methods, in order to change their own smoking behavior and assist their future patients. Improving dental school curriculums with regard to tobacco use prevention and cessation is also a powerful means of alleviating the national burden of cancer.
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- Mohamed Khalis
- International School of Public Health, Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences (UM6SS), Casablanca, Morocco.
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- International School of Public Health, Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences (UM6SS), Casablanca, Morocco
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences (UM6SS), Casablanca, Morocco
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences (UM6SS), Casablanca, Morocco
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- International School of Public Health, Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences (UM6SS), Casablanca, Morocco
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- Department of Research and Development, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Rabat, Morocco
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- National School of Public Health of Rabat, Ministry of Health, Rabat, Morocco
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- International School of Public Health, Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences (UM6SS), Casablanca, Morocco
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- Department of Community Health and Social Medicine, City University of New York, School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- International School of Public Health, Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences (UM6SS), Casablanca, Morocco
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Priya H, Deb Barma M, Purohit BM, Agarwal D, Bhadauria US, Tewari N, Gupta S, Mishra D, Morankar R, Mathur VP, Duggal R. Global Status of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Tobacco Cessation Interventions Among Dental Professionals: A Systematic Review. Tob Use Insights 2022; 15:1179173X221137218. [PMID: 36601000 PMCID: PMC9806401 DOI: 10.1177/1179173x221137218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND With the emergence of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, globally the use of tobacco has decreased notably, although, it still requires efforts at individual, organizational, community level to decrease the rate further. Dental professionals are at an excellent position to provide tobacco cessation counselling and interventions, however, it is not practiced much due to lack of training and lack of knowledge. Therefore, this systematic review was conducted to assess the global status of knowledge, attitude and practice on tobacco cessation interventions among dental professionals. MATERIALS AND METHOD A systematic search of 6 databases with no language restriction since 2000 was undertaken. Studies were included if they assessed knowledge, attitude and practice on tobacco cessation interventions among dental professionals using a validated or prevalidated tool. The data obtained for assessment of knowledge, attitude, practice, curriculum and barriers were represented through heatmaps. Quality assessment of the studies was done using Newcastle Ottawa scale. RESULTS Fifty six studies were included in this systematic review. Majority of the studies were found to be of moderate quality. Knowledge regarding the tobacco cessation interventions was more theoretical than practical. All the studies showed a favorable attitude among dental professionals towards tobacco cessation intervention. CONCLUSION The included studies lack homogeneity in assessing knowledge, attitude and practice on tobacco cessation interventions. The development and validation of a standardized questionnaire to assess knowledge, attitude and practice on tobacco cessation interventions could be a potentially effective way to uniformly gather data on the subject.
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- Harsh Priya
- Division of Public Health
Dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. National Oral Health
Program, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Pedodontics
and Preventive Dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Oral Medicine
and Radiology, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Oral
Pathology, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Chief, Centre for Dental
Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India.,Harsh Priya, Division of Public Health
Dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of
Medical Sciences, 110029, CDER, New Delhi 110029, India.
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- Division of Public Health
Dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. National Oral Health
Program, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Pedodontics
and Preventive Dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Oral Medicine
and Radiology, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Oral
Pathology, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Chief, Centre for Dental
Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Public Health
Dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. National Oral Health
Program, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Pedodontics
and Preventive Dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Oral Medicine
and Radiology, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Oral
Pathology, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Chief, Centre for Dental
Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Public Health
Dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. National Oral Health
Program, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Pedodontics
and Preventive Dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Oral Medicine
and Radiology, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Oral
Pathology, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Chief, Centre for Dental
Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Public Health
Dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. National Oral Health
Program, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Pedodontics
and Preventive Dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Oral Medicine
and Radiology, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Oral
Pathology, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Chief, Centre for Dental
Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Public Health
Dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. National Oral Health
Program, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Pedodontics
and Preventive Dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Oral Medicine
and Radiology, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Oral
Pathology, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Chief, Centre for Dental
Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Public Health
Dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. National Oral Health
Program, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Pedodontics
and Preventive Dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Oral Medicine
and Radiology, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Oral
Pathology, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Chief, Centre for Dental
Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Public Health
Dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. National Oral Health
Program, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Pedodontics
and Preventive Dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Oral Medicine
and Radiology, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Oral
Pathology, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Chief, Centre for Dental
Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Public Health
Dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. National Oral Health
Program, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Pedodontics
and Preventive Dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Oral Medicine
and Radiology, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Oral
Pathology, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Chief, Centre for Dental
Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Public Health
Dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. National Oral Health
Program, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Pedodontics
and Preventive Dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Oral Medicine
and Radiology, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Oral
Pathology, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Chief, Centre for Dental
Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Public Health
Dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. National Oral Health
Program, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Pedodontics
and Preventive Dentistry, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Oral Medicine
and Radiology, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Division of Oral
Pathology, Centre for Dental Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India. Chief, Centre for Dental
Education and Research, All India Institute of Medical
Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Knowledge, beliefs, attitude, and practices of E-cigarette use among dental students: A multinational survey. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0276191. [PMID: 36301839 PMCID: PMC9612543 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0276191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background E-cigarette use is a trend worldwide nowadays with mounting evidence on associated morbidities and mortality. Dentists can modify the smoking behaviors of their patients. This study aimed to explore the knowledge, beliefs, attitude, and practice of E-cigarette use among dental students. Materials and methods This multinational, cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study recruited undergraduate dental students from 20 dental schools in 11 countries. The outcome variable was current smoking status (non-smoker, E-cigarette user only, tobacco cigarette smoker only, dual user). The explanatory variables were country of residence, sex, age, marital status, and educational level. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to explore the explanatory variables associated with E-cigarette smoking. Results Of the 5697 study participants, 5156 (90.8%) had heard about E-cigarette, and social media was the most reported source of information for 33.2% of the participants. For the 5676 current users of E-cigarette and/or tobacco smoking, 4.5% use E-cigarette, and 4.6% were dual users. There were significant associations between knowledge and country (P< 0.05), educational level (B = 0.12; 95% CI: 0.02, 0.21; P = 0.016) and smoking status (P< 0.05). The country of residence (P< 0.05) and smoking status (P< 0.05) were the only statistically significant factors associated with current smoking status. Similarly, there were statistically significant associations between attitude and country (P< 0.05 for one country only compared to the reference) and history of previous E-cigarette exposure (B = -0.52; 95% CI: -0.91, -0.13; P = 0.009). Also, the practice of E-cigarettes was significantly associated with country (P< 0.05 for two countries only compared to the reference) and gender (B = -0.33; 95% CI: -0.52, -0.13; P = 0.001). Conclusion The knowledge of dental students about E-cigarette was unsatisfactory, yet their beliefs and attitudes were acceptable. Topics about E-cigarette should be implemented in the dental curriculum.
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Campo L, Lumia S, Fustinoni S. Assessing Smoking Habits, Attitudes, Knowledge, and Needs among University Students at the University of Milan, Italy. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:12527. [PMID: 36231827 PMCID: PMC9566438 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191912527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2022] [Revised: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND College campuses and universities are valuable settings for smoking prevention programs targeting young adults. AIM To investigate smoking habits, electronic cigarette (e-cig) and heated tobacco product (HTP) use, exposure to passive smoke, compliance with smoking bans on campus, attitudes toward the anti-smoking policies, and educational needs among students at the University of Milan, Italy. METHODS A validated questionnaire was web-submitted to 64,801 students in the period May-July 2021. For each item, the frequency was calculated and χ2 test with Bonferroni correction was used to compare differences among the 10 faculties of the University. RESULTS 7162 students participated in the survey, while 6605 questionnaires were included in this report (62% female, 84% aged 18-25 years). Sixty-four percent of participants were never smokers, 19% were smokers, 2.8% were e-cig or HTP users, 3.7% were dual smokers, 10% were former smokers, and 66% reported routinely spending free time with smokers. Almost all students were aware of the dangers of active and passive smoking of cigarettes, while about 20% did not have an opinion on the dangers of e-cigs/HTPs. Only 49% were aware of the smoking ban in the outdoor areas of the university. Students from the faculties of Law and Political, Economic, and Social Sciences smoked more frequently and were more frequently exposed to passive smoke than other students. Medicine students were the most aware of the dangers of passive smoking and using e-cigs/HTPs. CONCLUSIONS This is the first study in Italy involving the entire student population of a university and highlighting differences among faculties in terms of active and passive smoking and opinions. The results suggest that prevention campaigns addressed to students should consider their specific study curricula and give information tailored to the different educational needs to efficiently support health promotion.
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- Laura Campo
- EPIGET—Epidemiology, Epigenetics, and Toxicology Lab, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20122 Milano, Italy
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- EPIGET—Epidemiology, Epigenetics, and Toxicology Lab, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20122 Milano, Italy
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- EPIGET—Epidemiology, Epigenetics, and Toxicology Lab, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20122 Milano, Italy
- Environmental and Industrial Toxicology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy
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Todorović I, Cheng F, Stojisavljević S, Marinković S, Kremenović S, Savić P, Golić-Jelić A, Stojaković N, Stoisavljević-Šatara S, Igić R, Škrbić R. Prevalence of Cigarette Smoking and Influence of Associated Factors among Students of the University of Banja Luka: A Cross-Sectional Study. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2022; 58:502. [PMID: 35454341 PMCID: PMC9025883 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58040502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Cigarette smoking among the youth population has increased significantly in developing countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, no extant literature assesses the prevalence of tobacco use, nor identifies factors associated with smoking. This study determined the prevalence of cigarette smoking among a specific cohort of students and assessed factors related to tobacco use in this population. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 1200 students at all faculties of Banja Luka University. Data were collected from questionnaires adapted from the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) and the Global Health Professional Student Survey (GHPSS) standardized questionnaires and were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson's χ2 test, and logistic regression. Results: When the prevalence of cigarette smoking within the last thirty days was recorded, we found that 34.1% of students smoked within this period. Nearly three-quarters (74.9%) of the student population had smoked or experimented with cigarette smoking. However, medical students were 27.2% less likely to smoke than their counterparts from other faculties. Overall, 87% of all students were aware of the harmful effects of cigarette smoking, 79% were aware of the harmful effects of secondhand smoke, and 65% reported that it was difficult to quit. Increased spending of personal money was associated with a higher probability of smoking, while exposure to secondhand smoke increased the odds of smoking by 62%. Conclusion: Policies, strategies, and action plans should be introduced in order to reduce the prevalence of smoking among university students and to create a smoke-free environment at the various universities involved.
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- Ivana Todorović
- Vanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; (I.T.); (F.C.)
- Association of Medical Students, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, 78000 Banja Luka, The Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina; (S.M.); (S.K.); (P.S.)
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- Vanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China; (I.T.); (F.C.)
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- Public Health Institute of The Republic of Srpska, 78000 Banja Luka, The Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina;
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- Association of Medical Students, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, 78000 Banja Luka, The Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina; (S.M.); (S.K.); (P.S.)
- Center for Biomedical Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, 78000 Banja Luka, The Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Association of Medical Students, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, 78000 Banja Luka, The Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina; (S.M.); (S.K.); (P.S.)
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- Association of Medical Students, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, 78000 Banja Luka, The Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina; (S.M.); (S.K.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, 78000 Banja Luka, The Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina;
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, 78000 Banja Luka, The Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina; (N.S.); (S.S.-Š.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, 78000 Banja Luka, The Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina; (N.S.); (S.S.-Š.)
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- The Academy of Sciences and Arts of The Republic of Srpska, 78000 Banja Luka, The Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina;
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- Center for Biomedical Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, 78000 Banja Luka, The Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Clinical Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, 78000 Banja Luka, The Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina; (N.S.); (S.S.-Š.)
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Ilić M, Grujičić M, Novaković B, Vrkatić A, Lozanov-Crvenković Z. Cigarette Smoking among Medical Students from the Western Balkan. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:3055. [PMID: 35270751 PMCID: PMC8910248 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19053055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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University student's smoking is a significant public health problem. It is estimated that, globally, every fifth medical student is a smoker. So far, no research dealing with cigarette smoking among medical students has been conducted in the countries of the Western Balkans. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence and risk factors of cigarette smoking among Western Balkans medical students. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 2452 students from 14 medical faculties in the Western Balkans (Republic of Slovenia, Republic of Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republic of North Macedonia and Republic of Serbia). The data were gathered through an online survey. There were significantly more non-smokers than smokers among medical students. Only gender and parents smoking status were statistically significantly associated with students smoking status. The smokers were more often male students, who lived in urban areas prior their studies, and whose parents were both smokers. With the aim of monitoring and enhancing student population health, it is necessary for public health activists and health officials to continually survey the students' smoking status in order to recognize the smoking influencing factors, and form and take on appropriate activities to improve the prevention of cigarette smoking among students, as well as motivate those who smoke to give up smoking, which would contribute to improving the health of the student population.
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- Miloš Ilić
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Hajduk Veljkova 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (B.N.); (A.V.)
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- Department of General Education Subjects, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Hajduk Veljkova 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia;
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Hajduk Veljkova 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (B.N.); (A.V.)
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, Hajduk Veljkova 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia; (B.N.); (A.V.)
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- Department of Mathematics and Informatics, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia;
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Riad A, Põld A, Olak J, Howaldt HP, Klugar M, Krsek M, Attia S. Estonian Dental Students' Oral Health-Related Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviours (KAB): National Survey-Based Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:1908. [PMID: 35162930 PMCID: PMC8834781 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19031908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The strategic plan for dentistry and oral health in Estonia of 2030 focuses on oral health promotion and disease prevention through undergraduate dental curricula and fostering public health-oriented research among students. The present study was designed as a descriptive cross-sectional study to evaluate oral health-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours (KAB) of dental students in Estonia. The study was carried out in the spring semester of 2020, and it used a modified version of the Hiroshima University Dental Behavioural Inventory (HU-DBI). A total of 129 students responded to the survey, constituting a response rate of 93.5% due to the total population sampling (census) technique used in this study and the small target population size. Out of the 124 students included in the final analysis, 79% were females, 62.1% were clinical students, 11.3% reported smoking tobacco at least once a week, and 86.3% reported problematic internet use. The present study found that mean HU-DBI score of Estonian dental students was 8.09 ± 1.22 which is so far the highest recorded HU-DBI score in Europe. There was no significant difference between female vs. male or preclinical vs. clinical students in terms of HU-DBI score. While clinical students reported less faulty oral hygiene practices, such as hard toothbrush use and aggressive toothbrushing, preclinical students reported a slightly higher mean HU-DBI score. Smoking behaviour was more common among male and clinical students, and it was also associated with alcohol drinking and worry about teeth colour and halitosis.
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- Abanoub Riad
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 62500 Brno, Czech Republic; (M.K.); (M.K.)
- Czech National Centre for Evidence-Based Healthcare and Knowledge Translation (Cochrane Czech Republic, Czech EBHC: JBI Centre of Excellence, Masaryk University GRADE Centre), Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Biostatistics and Analyses, Masaryk University, 625 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tartu, Ravila 19, 50411 Tartu, Estonia;
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- Institute of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tartu, Ravila 19, 50411 Tartu, Estonia;
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Justus-Liebig-University, Klinikstrasse 33, 35392 Giessen, Germany;
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 62500 Brno, Czech Republic; (M.K.); (M.K.)
- Czech National Centre for Evidence-Based Healthcare and Knowledge Translation (Cochrane Czech Republic, Czech EBHC: JBI Centre of Excellence, Masaryk University GRADE Centre), Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Biostatistics and Analyses, Masaryk University, 625 00 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 62500 Brno, Czech Republic; (M.K.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Justus-Liebig-University, Klinikstrasse 33, 35392 Giessen, Germany;
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Campo L, Vecera F, Fustinoni S. Validation of a Questionnaire to Assess Smoking Habits, Attitudes, Knowledge, and Needs among University Students: A Pilot Study among Obstetrics Students. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:11873. [PMID: 34831630 PMCID: PMC8621372 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182211873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In Italy, smoking is still widespread among a relatively high percentage of young people. This study aimed to develop and validate a questionnaire to assess smoking habits, passive smoke exposure, electronic cigarette (e-cig) and heated tobacco product (HTP) use, attitudes, knowledge, and needs among undergraduates. A questionnaire consisting of 84 items was developed starting from a literature review and existing questionnaires. A two-round validation was performed by a team of 10 experts. The item-level content validity index (I-CVI), the scale-level content validity index (S-CVI), and the kappa statistics k, taking into account chance agreement, were calculated from the experts' rating. The questionnaire was emailed to 114 students from the Obstetrics Degree of the University of Milan (Italy) to be pilot tested. After the second round of validation, all indexes were above the respective acceptability criteria: the I-CVI was 1.00 for all but three items, k was >0.74 ("excellent") for all items, and the S-CVI was 0.964. Eighty-nine students participated in the survey: 17 classified themselves as smokers, eight as new product users, and four as former smokers, 72% students declared to routinely spend free time with smokers, while almost all students believed that healthcare professionals play a pivotal role in preventing smoking towards their patients and society. This questionnaire will be used in a survey among students from the University of Milan as a first step for future campaigns targeting health promotion.
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- Laura Campo
- Environmental and Industrial Toxicology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy;
- EPIGET—Epidemiology, Epigenetics, and Toxicology Lab, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20122 Milan, Italy;
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- EPIGET—Epidemiology, Epigenetics, and Toxicology Lab, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20122 Milan, Italy;
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- Environmental and Industrial Toxicology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy;
- EPIGET—Epidemiology, Epigenetics, and Toxicology Lab, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20122 Milan, Italy;
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Gallus S, Paroni L, Re D, Aiuto R, Battaglia DM, Crippa R, Carugo N, Beretta M, Balsano L, Paglia L. SARS-CoV-2 Infection among the Dental Staff from Lombardy Region, Italy. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18073711. [PMID: 33918153 PMCID: PMC8038148 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18073711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 03/27/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Dentists have been supposed to be among the healthcare workers at greatest risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, scant data are available on the issue. The aim of this study is to quantify the SARS-CoV-2 antibody prevalence and determinants in a sample of dentists, dental hygienists, and other personnel employed among the dental staff in Lombardy region. We used an accurate rapid diagnostic test kit detecting immunoglobulins (Ig) in 504 adults. Of the 499 participants who obtained a valid antibody test, 54 (10.8%) had a SARS-CoV-2 positive test (0.4% IgM+, 1.8% both IgM+ and IgG+, and 8.6% IgG+). A statistically significant association with infection was found for geographic area (compared to Milan, adjusted odds ratio was 2.79, 95% confidence interval, CI: 1.01–7.68 for eastern and 2.82, 95% CI: 1.34–5.94, for southern Lombardy). The clinical staff did not result positive to SARS-CoV-2 more frequently than the administrative staff. This is the first study using antibody test in the dental staff personnel. It shows that the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in Lombardy region was around 10%, in line with estimates on other healthcare professionals. Despite the close physical contact with the patient, dentists have been able to scrupulously manage and effectively use protective devices.
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- Silvano Gallus
- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, 20156 Milan, Italy; (S.G.); (L.P.)
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- Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, 20156 Milan, Italy; (S.G.); (L.P.)
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical, and Dental Science, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy; (D.R.); (R.A.); (D.M.B.)
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical, and Dental Science, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy; (D.R.); (R.A.); (D.M.B.)
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- Department of Biomedical, Surgical, and Dental Science, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy; (D.R.); (R.A.); (D.M.B.)
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- Fondazione Istituto Stomatologico Italiano, 20122 Milan, Italy; (R.C.); (N.C.)
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- Fondazione Istituto Stomatologico Italiano, 20122 Milan, Italy; (R.C.); (N.C.)
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- Private Practice in Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry, 21100 Varese, Italy;
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- Private Practice in Dentistry, Pandino, 26065 Cremona, Italy;
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- Fondazione Istituto Stomatologico Italiano, 20122 Milan, Italy; (R.C.); (N.C.)
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