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Integrating tobacco cessation into routine dental practice: protocol for a qualitative study.
Rachana Shah1, Rupal Shah2, Sujal Shah3
1Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India doc_rach2000@yahoo.com.
BMJ Open
|August 5, 2019
Summary
This study explores oral health professionals' and dental patients' experiences with tobacco cessation services in India. Findings will inform improvements to inadequate support systems for quitting tobacco use.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Oral Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Tobacco control efforts in India are recognized but remain inadequate, particularly in providing support for tobacco users to quit.
- There is limited understanding of how oral health professionals (OHPs) practice tobacco cessation (TC) and the experiences/expectations of dental patients regarding these services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the functioning of the oral healthcare system concerning TC in an Indian city.
- To identify necessary changes within the oral healthcare system to enhance TC services.
- To capture dental patients' perspectives on TC services offered by OHPs.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional qualitative study employing individual interviews with OHPs and dental patients in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
- Purposive sampling of OHPs from single-doctor clinics and teaching hospitals, categorized into general OHPs and prosthodontists.
- Convenience sampling of dental patients from public and private facilities, with data collection continuing until saturation.
Main Results:
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Conclusions:
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