Social and behavioural determinants of areca nut consumption in adolescents

Huang, Boyen; Zachar, Jessica Joanna

doi:10.1111/odi.13467

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“…Conversely, lower awareness of the impact acidic drinks have on the aetiology of dental erosion is associated with an increase in the frequency acidic beverages are consumed, and consequently related to the individual's risk of dental erosion [ 24 ]. Identifying the factors that contribute to health behaviours facilitates more targeted approaches to increase the awareness and knowledge of oral conditions and improve health promotion [ 32 ]. Thus, it is relevant to enhance awareness and knowledge of dental erosion in individuals and communities and thereby achieve effective prevention of the disease and offer a better prognosis for the dental hard tissues and any restorative treatment.…”

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Awareness and knowledge of dental erosion and its association with beverage consumption: a multidisciplinary survey

Schmidt

Huang

2022

BMC Oral Health

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Background Erosive tooth wear has significant impacts on oral and general health. This study aimed to measure the awareness of dental erosion to establish the relationships among sociodemographic factors, awareness and knowledge of dental erosion, and beverage consumption behaviours, in a sample of university students in Australia. Methods All undergraduate students enrolled in the targeted programs at an Australian University were invited. A total of 418 students consented to participate. Each was assessed with an online questionnaire. Results The awareness rate of dental erosion was 92.1%. Soft drinks and fruit juice were most often perceived as acidic beverages by the respondents. The students of greater age, and studying pharmacy, paramedicine, physiotherapy or science, were less likely to be aware of dental erosion. Those students that were aware of dental erosion also had better knowledge of dental erosion, which was associated with a reduced quantity of daily acidic beverage consumption as well. The students that predominantly resided overseas had less knowledge of dental erosion. The students that were of greater age, that were studying clinical science, pharmacy, medical science, paramedicine, or science, and that correctly identified more types of acidic beverages, more often consumed acidic beverages in high-risk patterns. Conclusions Erosive tooth wear is a relevant matter in dentistry, nutrition and public health. Within a university setting, the effect of education on oral health literacy and beverage consumption behaviour is confirmed. Dental and health professionals should actively educate the individuals and communities about dental erosion and motivate them to change acidic beverage consumption behaviours.

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Awareness and knowledge of dental erosion and its association with beverage consumption: a multidisciplinary survey

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Huang

2022

BMC Oral Health

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“…This is consistent with other studies in India and other countries,[ 6 - 8 , 10 ] except a study with immigrants in Britain where areca use prevalence was higher in girls. [ 9 ] In contrast to gender, age did not show an association with type of user, unlike other studies where older age groups exhibited greater areca consumption. [ 7 , 8 ] One finding warranting further exploration is that of a higher proportion of areca using females reporting past use rather than current use.…”

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Sociodemographic Factors, Attitudes, and Tobacco use among Adolescent Areca-Nut Users in Mumbai, India

Chatterjee

Gupte

Mandal

2022

Indian Journal of Community Medicine

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Introduction: Areca nut, initiated in adolescence, is considered a gateway for tobacco use and an important cause of oral cancers in India. This study examined differences in sociodemographic factors, attitudes and beliefs, and tobacco use between current (last 30 days) areca nut users and past users, who have ever used areca but not in the last 30 days. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional survey with school students attending grades 7, 8, 9 provided data to compare differences in age, gender, beliefs, attitudes, and concurrent tobacco use among self-reported areca users. Of 1909 participants surveyed, 641 (33.57%) reported use of areca nut; of which 355 (55.38%) current users had consumed it in the last 30 days. Results: A logistic regression model revealed that male gender, using tobacco concurrently, inability to refuse a friend’s request to use, and intention to use areca nuts in the next 12 months were significant predictors of current areca use. Conclusion: More research is needed to understand adolescent areca-nut use, including different types of users such as experimenters and those with established habits. This will help design targeted areca-nut prevention and cessation programs.

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“…Regular consumption of dairy, nuts, and olive oil, as well as eating breakfast regularly, mainly with the parents, increases the quality of diet in adolescents [ 43 ]. The prevalence of nut consumption has become an ongoing health issue among adolescents [ 44 ], and moderate consumption of nuts during infancy could prevent an allergy to nuts [ 45 ]. It was also reported that the consumption of dairy products seems to be beneficial in muscle building, lowering blood pressure and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and also for preventing diabetes, tooth decay, obesity, and cancer [ 46 ].…”

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Parents’ Diet Quality and Physical Activity Are Associated with Lifestyle in Spanish Children and Adolescents: The PASOS Study

Monserrat-Mesquida,

Ródenas-Munar,

Gómez

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Background: Non-communicable chronic diseases are associated with a low-quality diet, low physical activity, and sedentary behavior. Objective: To assess how parents’ diet and physical activity habits were associated with their offsprings’ lifestyles. Study design: A cross-sectional analysis of 8–16-year-old children and adolescents (n = 2539; 51.9% girls) was carried out within the frame of the first edition of the Physical Activity, Sedentarism, Lifestyles, and Obesity in Spanish Youth study (PASOS-2019). Data on adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet), daily moderate–vigorous physical activity (MVPA), and screen time per day (television, computer, video games, and mobile phone) were collected from children and adolescents, and data on parents’ diet quality and physical activity were compiled. Logistic regression models were used to assess the association between parents’ lifestyles and those of children and adolescents. Results: High diet quality of parents was associated with higher adherence to the MedDiet of children and adolescents, as well as high consumption of fruit, vegetables, fish, nuts, and legumes. The high physical activity level of parents was associated with the low consumption of fast foods, sweets, and candies in children and adolescents. Children with high levels of physical activity were those whose parents showed better diet quality and physical activity levels. Conclusions: Parents’ high diet quality and physical activity were associated with healthy lifestyles, higher adherence to the MedDiet, and physical activity of their offspring, mainly in adolescents.

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Social and behavioural determinants of areca nut consumption in adolescents

Cited by 8 publications

References 36 publications

Awareness and knowledge of dental erosion and its association with beverage consumption: a multidisciplinary survey

Awareness and knowledge of dental erosion and its association with beverage consumption: a multidisciplinary survey

Sociodemographic Factors, Attitudes, and Tobacco use among Adolescent Areca-Nut Users in Mumbai, India

Parents’ Diet Quality and Physical Activity Are Associated with Lifestyle in Spanish Children and Adolescents: The PASOS Study

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