Dental Student's Awareness and Perception toward Nicotine Replacement Therapy in Riyadh Region Saudi Arabia
Rajashekhara Bhari Sharanesha1, Abdulaziz Dhafer Alshehri2, Abdulziz Ali Alanzi2
1Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, KSA.
Dental students show awareness of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) but nearly half perceive counseling as a waste of time. Enhancing education on NRT is crucial for tobacco cessation efforts.
Area of Science:
- Oral Health
- Public Health
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Tobacco use is a major global health concern.
- Dentists play a vital role in tobacco cessation and counseling.
- Dental institutions can integrate tobacco counseling training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate dental students' awareness of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT).
- To assess dental students' perceptions regarding NRT efficacy and counseling.
- To understand dental students' motivation towards NRT utilization.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted among 348 dental students in the Riyadh Region, KSA.
- Data collected via questionnaires on NRT awareness, perception, and motivation.
- Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests.
Main Results:
- 74.4% of dental students were aware of NRT.
- Approximately 50% believed NRT counseling is ineffective.
- 65.2% found quitting smoking difficult.
Conclusions:
- Dental students possess awareness of NRT but perceive counseling challenges.
- Educational programs emphasizing tobacco cessation and NRT are essential for dental students.
- Improved training may enhance the role of future dentists in tobacco control.
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