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Areca chewing among Sri Lankan adolescents
Community Dental Health
|May 7, 2016
Summary
Areca nut chewing among Sri Lankan adolescents is low, with less than 7% currently using arecanut. Past use was higher, and chewing habits were linked to gender, family history, ethnicity, and father's occupation.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health
- Substance Use Research
- Public Health
Background:
- Areca nut chewing is a prevalent practice in South Asia.
- Understanding adolescent areca use is crucial for targeted prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of areca nut and commercial areca product chewing among Sri Lankan adolescents.
- To identify characteristics associated with areca chewing behaviors.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted.
- Self-administered questionnaires were completed by 633 15-year-olds in Sri Lanka.
Main Results:
- Current areca nut chewing prevalence was 7%, and commercial product use was 1%.
- Past use was significantly higher (42% for areca nut, 3% for commercial products).
- Male gender, having a family member who chews areca, Sinhalese ethnicity, and father's occupation were associated with past and current chewing.
Conclusions:
- Current areca nut and commercial areca product use is low in this adolescent population.
- Risk factors for areca chewing include male gender, family influence, ethnicity, and socioeconomic factors.
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