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Prevalence, Perceived Factors and Knowledge on Effects of Tobacco Use on Oral Health Among Secondary School Students in Dar es salaam [PDF]

, 2011
At the time of the conception of this study there was scant information on self reported prevalence, knowledge on detrimental effects on oral health and factors influencing tobacco use among secondary school students in Dar es Salaam region. To determine
Kabulwa, Msafiri N, Kabulwa, Msafiri Nicodemus   +1 more
core  

Patient‐reported outcomes for monitoring substance use treatment: A systematic review of single‐item measures

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and aims Measurement‐based care (MBC) is a structured approach using standardized, repeated assessments to monitor treatment progress and guide clinical decision‐making. MBC improves outcomes for substance use treatment but can be time consuming due in part to lengthy assessment tools. Single‐item, patient‐reported outcome measures (
Thomas J. Reese, Hilary A. Tindle, Justin Bachmann, Adam Wright, Jessica S. Ancker, Carolyn M. Audet, Mauli V. Shah, Bryan D. Steitz, Michael H. Levin, Kristopher A. Kast, David Marcovitz, Amanda von Horn, A. Taylor Kelley, John F. P. Bridges   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Awareness, susceptibility, and use of oral nicotine pouches and comparative risk perceptions with smokeless tobacco among young adults in the United States.

PLoS ONE, 2023
BackgroundOral nicotine pouches (NPs) that contain nicotine but no tobacco leaves are rapidly gaining popularity. However, there is limited research on NPs, including within priority populations.
Meghan E Morean, Krysten W Bold, Danielle R Davis, Grace Kong, Suchitra Krishnan-Sarin, Deepa R Camenga   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence, perceptions and predictors of smokeless tobacco use in a rural community in South Eastern Nigeria

, 2018
Background and challenges to implementation Nationally representative prevalence studies have consistently reported higher rates of tobacco use in the South-Eastern parts of Nigeria but little is known about the pattern and perceptions and predictors ...
T Kotey, Uzochukwu Ofonakara, Odukoya Oluwakemi   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Using aggregated ethnicity categories masks inequalities in smoking prevalence in England

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Aims Smoking prevalence in England is usually reported using aggregated ethnicity categories, which may obscure important differences. This study aimed to: [1] estimate smoking prevalence in England for six aggregated categories; [2] examine differences between the 18 detailed constituent groups within these categories; and [3 ...
Eve Taylor, Harry Tattan‐Birch, Jamie Brown, Sarah Jackson   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Strengthening smokeless tobacco control in Myanmar: challenges and the way forward

, 2018
Background and challenges to implementation Smokeless tobacco (SLT) use is highly prevalent in Myanmar, particularly among women and youth. Ministry of Health and Sports has established and strengthened smokeless tobacco control programme at national ...
Nyo Nyo Kyaing, Thu Ya Aung, Thuzar Chit Tin, Su Mon Myat, Aung Tun   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Prevalence and risk perceptions of nicotine pouch use: A systematic review of population‐based studies

Addiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Aims Oral nicotine pouches (NPs) are a new class of non‐combustible nicotine products that have gained rapid popularity. Despite rising sales and marketing, evidence of their prevalence and risk perceptions remains limited. This systematic review aimed to synthesize the available global evidence on the prevalence and patterns of
Salma Mahmoodianfard, Spencer Shahen, Javad Heshmati, Emma Bates, Evyanne Quirouette, Terefe Gelibo, Sarah Visintini, Hassan Mir   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Patterns of use and perceptions of harm of smokeless tobacco in Navi Mumbai, India and Dhaka, Bangladesh

Indian Journal of Community Medicine, 2016
Background: Globally, smokeless tobacco use is disproportionately concentrated in low-income and middle-income countries like India and Bangladesh. Objectives: The current study examined comparative patterns of use and perceptions of harm for different ...
Seema Mutti, Jessica L Reid, Prakash C Gupta, Mangesh S Pednekar, Gauri Dhumal, Nigar Nargis, AKM Ghulam Hussain, David Hammond   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence and determinants of tobacco use in India: evidence from recent Global Adult Tobacco Survey data. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2014
BACKGROUND: Tobacco use in India is characterized by a high prevalence of smoking and smokeless tobacco use, with dual use also contributing a noticeable proportion.
Akansha Singh, Laishram Ladusingh
doaj   +1 more source

Social media use, smoking expectancies, and nicotine experimentation in early adolescents: A prospective cohort study

The American Journal on Addictions, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Objectives Social media exposure may influence early nicotine experimentation, a behavior linked to later nicotine dependence and health risks. Few studies have examined the role of smoking expectancies (i.e., beliefs about the anticipated positive or negative effects of nicotine) as a pathway underlying this association ...
Jason M. Nagata, Andrew Caffrey, Alexander Heuer, Keira Beltran Murillo, Christiane K. Helmer, Isaac Frimpong, Colbey Ricklefs, Abubakr A. Al‐Shoaibi, Alexander Testa, Claire D. Brindis, Glenn‐Milo Santos, Fiona C. Baker   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source