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Smoking behaviour and knowledge in high school students in Riyadh and Belfast
K Almas1, F Maroof, C McAllister
1Preventive Dental Sciences, King Saud University, College of Dentistry, P.O. Box 60196, Riyadh, 11545 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Smoking is more common in Belfast, but more cigarettes are smoked in Riyadh among high school students. Non-smokers demonstrated better oral health knowledge, highlighting the need for targeted smoking cessation interventions.
Area of Science:
- Oral Health
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
Background:
- Smoking is a significant risk factor for periodontal disease onset, severity, and progression.
- Adolescent smoking behaviors and their impact on oral health knowledge require investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare smoking behaviors and dental health knowledge among high school students in Riyadh and Belfast.
- To identify potential differences in oral hygiene practices and their correlation with smoking habits.
Main Methods:
- Random cluster sampling selected eight schools in Riyadh and six in Belfast.
- A questionnaire assessed demographics, smoking habits, dental knowledge, and oral hygiene in 434 students (aged 16-17).
Main Results:
- 18% of students were smokers, with higher prevalence in Belfast (24%) than Riyadh (15%).
- Students in Riyadh smoked more cigarettes daily (56%) compared to Belfast (24%).
- Non-smokers exhibited significantly higher knowledge of oral health and smoking's effects than smokers.
Conclusions:
- Smoking prevalence and patterns differ between Riyadh and Belfast adolescents.
- Targeted, location-specific interventions are crucial to address adolescent smoking and improve oral health awareness.
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