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A dental-based, athletic trainer-mediated spit tobacco cessation program for professional baseball players
M M Walsh1, J C Greene, J A Ellison
1Department of Dental Public Health and Hygiene, UCSF School of Dentistry 94143-0754, USA.
Journal of the California Dental Association
|October 21, 1999
Summary
A pilot study found that a comprehensive spit (smokeless) tobacco cessation program involving dental professionals was feasible and well-received by baseball players. This intervention shows promise for helping athletes quit tobacco.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sports Medicine
- Dental Public Health
Background:
- Spit (smokeless) tobacco use is a significant public health concern, particularly among athletes.
- The National Spit Tobacco Education Program aimed to address this issue in professional baseball.
Purpose of the Study:
- To pilot-test a more extensive spit tobacco intervention program for feasibility and acceptability.
- To assess the role of dental professionals in tobacco cessation for athletes.
Main Methods:
- A pilot intervention was implemented with two professional baseball clubs during spring training.
- The intervention included dental examinations, cessation counseling by dental hygienists, and athletic trainer follow-up.
- Feasibility and acceptability were evaluated among major and minor league players.
Main Results:
- The intervention was found to be feasible to implement during the spring training period.
- Athletes generally received the intervention well.
- Dental professionals effectively identified lesions and advised cessation.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive intervention involving dental professionals is a feasible and acceptable approach to tobacco cessation in professional baseball.
- Dental professionals are well-positioned to play a key role in helping athletes quit spit tobacco.
- This model can be crucial in addressing the growing addiction to spit tobacco among youth.
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