Journal of Isfahan Dental School

Smoking and Smoking Cessation Counseling Pattern Among Senior Dental Students

Document Type : مقاله‌های پژوهشی

Authors

1 Dentist, Dental Students Research Committee, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Oral public Health Department, Dental Research Center, Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess the tobacco use pattern among senior dental students and their practice and attitude toward the provision of cessation counselling.
Methods: This descriptive-sectional study was conducted among the senior dental students of Isfahan during 2023 based on the census sampling method. A self-administrated questionnaire was developed and validated using quantitative methods (CVI, CVR). The final questionnaire included 22 questions regarding the pattern of smoking and tobacco use and the following of 5A protocol among dental students and 5 questions to assess their attitude. Data was analyzed using SPSS.v27 and logistic regression and chi-squared tests (α=0.05).
Results: Among 154 participants (response rate =77%), the most common substance consumed was cigarettes with a prevalence of 35.1% and 13% were regular smokers. The prevalence of consumption in men was twice that of women (Odds=2.01, 95% CI=1.01-3). Also, the history of smoking in the family was a significant predictor of smoking in the future (Odds=2.6 (,95% CI=1.3-5.5). In this study, no significant relationship was found between smoking history and student performance in protocol 5A. Among the items related to attitude, smoking history had a significant effect only on the student's belief that smoking is a personal decision (P Value=0.02).
Conclusion: This study showed that the prevalence of smoking among dental students in Isfahan is relatively similar to the general population and most students have poor performance and knowledge in smoking cessation counseling, which affects their attitude towards smoking cessation.

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Journal of Isfahan Dental School
Volume 20, Issue 2 - Serial Number 2
July 2024
Pages 113-126