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Knowledge and Perceptions Regarding Nicotine Replacement Therapy among Dental Students in Karnataka
Sunil Lingaraj Ajagannanavar1, Obaid Abdullah Alshahrani2, Chitra Jhugroo3
1Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, College of Dental Sciences, Davangere, Karnataka, India.
Journal of International Oral Health : JIOH
|August 1, 2015
Summary
Most dental students lack knowledge about nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and its forms. While aware of NRT effectiveness for smoking cessation, many are uninformed about electronic cigars.
Area of Science:
- Oral Health
- Tobacco Cessation
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Organized dentistry acknowledges oral health professionals' role in tobacco use deterrence.
- Limited understanding of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) benefits and prescription necessitates investigation.
- Focus on assessing dental students' knowledge and perceptions of NRT in Karnataka, India.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the knowledge and perception of dental students regarding nicotine replacement therapy (NRT).
- To identify awareness levels of NRT forms, effectiveness, side effects, and success rates.
- To explore perceptions on electronic cigars and the combined efficacy of NRT with counseling.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among 16 dental colleges in Karnataka.
- The survey targeted 3rd-year, final-year, and intern dental students (n=1984).
- A 14-item close-ended questionnaire assessed knowledge on NRT characteristics and related products.
Main Results:
- A significant proportion of dental students were unaware of the term 'nicotine replacement therapy' (NRT) and its various forms.
- Over half (54%) recognized NRT's effectiveness for smoking cessation, favoring transdermal patches (42%) and chewing gums.
- More than half (53.5%) were unaware of e-cigars, yet believed NRT combined with counseling aids tobacco cessation.
Conclusions:
- A substantial number of dental students in Karnataka demonstrate a lack of awareness regarding nicotine replacement therapy (NRT).
- Educational initiatives are needed to improve dental students' understanding of NRT for effective tobacco cessation counseling.
- Further research could explore barriers to NRT knowledge and integration into dental curricula.
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