Appraisement Of Attitude And Practice Towards Tobacco Termination Supervised Amid Out-Patients Of A Dental College: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Research Article
Khan SF, Roy S, Sur J, Prasad S, Shrivastava A and Dewangan D
DOI: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijrsr.2019.1002.3199
Subject: 
science
KeyWords: 
Tobacco, Cessation, Attitude, Practice, Out-patient
Abstract: 

Tobacco consumption is an inimitable cause of morbidity and mortality in the world. It currently accounts for over 4 million deaths annually, which is projected to rise to 10 million by 2030, with 70% of deaths occurring in developing countries. Nearly, 1 million people in India, die per annum due to use of tobacco in various forms (Bidi, pan masala, gutkha, khaini and areca nut). Objectives of study were to assess participant’s demographic profile, prevalence and practice towards various tobacco forms and their attitude towards tobacco cessation. The production and easy availability of tobacco products in Chhattisgarh state makes tobacco easily approachable for residing population. Result showed a majority of 74% tobacco consumption rate among participants. 50.5% had little awareness regarding diseases associated with tobacco use followed by 55.5% of subjects who remained neutral regarding their attitude towards tobacco cessation.