Smokeless Tobacco Habits and Oral Mucosal Lesions in Dental Patients

Little, Sally Jo; Stevens, Victor J.; LaChance, Pierre A.; Severson, Herbert H.; Bartley, Murray H.; Lichtenstein, Edward; Leben, J.

doi:10.1111/j.1752-7325.1992.tb02288.x

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“…This finding can be attributed to the increased frequency of SLT use at present rather than the long duration of use. This result was consistent with those of previous studies (Little et al, 1992).…”

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confidence: 94%

Association between Shammah Use and Oral Leukoplakia-like Lesions among Adult Males in Dawan Valley, Yemen

Al-Tayar¹,

Tin-Oo²,

Sinor³

et al. 2016

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: Shammah is a traditional form of snuff dipping tobacco (a smokeless tobacco form) that is commonly used in Yemen. Oral mucosal changes due to the use of shammah can usually be observed in the mucosal surfaces that the product touches. The aim of this study was to determine the association between shammah use and oral leukoplakia-like lesions. Other associated factors were also determined. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted on 346 randomly selected adult males. Multi-stage random sampling was used to select the study location.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 94%

Association between Shammah Use and Oral Leukoplakia-like Lesions among Adult Males in Dawan Valley, Yemen

Al-Tayar¹,

Tin-Oo²,

Sinor³

et al. 2016

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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“…In addition, well over half the users kept the SLT in their mouth for more than 30 minutes. A study conducted about oral mucosal lesions in SLT users showed that the longer the exposure, the more pronounced were the pathological changes of oral mucosa (Little et al, 2007). Majority of the users underestimate the potency of the products and believe that as long as they do not swallow it they are protected from its harmful effects hence most of them spit it out.…”

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confidence: 99%

Use of Smoke-less Tobacco Amongst the Staff of Tertiary Care Hospitals in the Largest City of Pakistan

Valliani

Ahmed²,

Nanji³

et al. 2012

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: Use of smoke-less tobacco (SLT) is very common in South and South-East Asian countries. It is significantly associated with various types of cancers. The objectives of this study were to assess the proportion of hospital staff that use SLT, and to identify the factors associated with its use and their practices. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 560 staff of two tertiary care hospitals were interviewed in the year 2009. Nurses, ward boys and technicians were counted as a paramedic staff while drivers, peons, security guards and housekeeping staff were labeled as non-paramedic staff. SLT use was considered as usage of any of the following: betel quid (paan) with or without tobacco, betel nuts with or without tobacco (gutkha) and snuff (naswar). Results: About half (48.6%) of the hospital staff were using at least one type of SLT. Factors found to be statistically significant with SLT were being a male (OR=2.5; 95% CI=1.8-3.7); having no/fewer years of education (OR=1.7; 95% CI=1.2-2.4) and working as non-paramedic staff (OR=2.6; 95% CI=1.8-3.8). Majority of SLT users were using it on regular basis, for > 5 years and keeping the tobacco products in the oral cavity for >30 minutes. About half of the users started due to peer pressure and had tried to quit this habit but failed. Conclusion: In this study, about half of the study participants were using SLT in different forms. We suggest educational and behavioral interventions for control of SLT usage.

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“…Approximately 73% of daily ST users have noncancerous and pre-cancerous oral lesions (Little et al, 1992). Cessation of ST use can significantly reduce the risk of developing one of these conditions (Winn, 1997;USDHHS, 1986).…”

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Successful participant recruitment strategies for an online smokeless tobacco cessation program

Gordon

Akers

Severson

et al. 2006

Nicotine & Tobacco Res.

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An estimated 22% of Americans currently use smokeless tobacco (ST). Most live in small towns and rural areas that offer few ST cessation resources. Approximately 94 million Americans use the Internet for health-related information, and on-line access is growing among lower-income and less-educated groups. As part of a randomized clinical trial to assess the reach and effectiveness of Web-based programs for delivering an ST cessation intervention, the authors developed and evaluated several methods for overcoming the recruitment challenges associated with Web-based research. This report describes and evaluates these methods. Participants were recruited through: (a) Thematic promotional "releases" to print and broadcast media, (b) Google ads, (c) placement of a link on other Web sites, (d) limited purchase of paid advertising, (e) direct mailings to ST users, and (f) targeted mailings to health care and tobacco control professionals. Combined recruitment activities resulted in more than 23,500 hits on our recruitment website from distinct IP addresses over 15 months, which yielded 2,523 eligible ST users who completed the registration process and enrolled in the study. Self-reports revealed that at least 1,276 (50.6%) of these participants were recruited via mailings, 874 (34.6%) from Google ads or via search engines or links on another Web site, and 373 (14.8%) from all other methods combined. The use of thematic mailings is novel in research settings. Recruitment of study participants went quickly and smoothly. Google ads and mailings to media outlets were the methods that recruited the highest number of participants.

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Smokeless Tobacco Habits and Oral Mucosal Lesions in Dental Patients

Cited by 48 publications

References 29 publications

Association between Shammah Use and Oral Leukoplakia-like Lesions among Adult Males in Dawan Valley, Yemen

Association between Shammah Use and Oral Leukoplakia-like Lesions among Adult Males in Dawan Valley, Yemen

Use of Smoke-less Tobacco Amongst the Staff of Tertiary Care Hospitals in the Largest City of Pakistan

Successful participant recruitment strategies for an online smokeless tobacco cessation program

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