Tobacco Menace and Challenges in Quitting Tobacco in an Indigenous Population of Tamil Nadu: A Cross-sectional Survey

Prabu, D; Nirmala, Sefita Aryuti; Aurlene, Nesa

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“…In a study done by Prabhu et al, 86.2% knew about the oral hazards of tobacco, but only 16.9% were particularly aware that chewing tobacco products could cause oral cancer. 12 A small proportion of participants were aware that oral cancer can kill, and oral cancer prevention is possible. Thus, majority of the participants possessed poor knowledge on oral cancer, its signs, causes, treatment and prevention.…”

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“…The study also revealed their willingness to quit the habit which was not successful without professional assistance. 12 Considering these facts, prevalence of oral cancerous and precancerous lesions are expected to be high in this population. The literature revealed no data regarding the knowledge, attitude, and prevalence of oral precancer and cancer among this population.…”

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“…In a study done by Prabhu et al, 86.2% knew about the oral hazards of tobacco, but only 16.9% were particularly aware that chewing tobacco products could cause oral cancer. 12 …”

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Assessment of Knowledge, Awareness and Attitude towards Oral Precancer and Cancer among Narikuravar Population in Pondicherry State

Muthanandam

Babu

Muthu

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South Asian J Cancer

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Objective Literature revealed that oral health status and awareness about oral hygiene measures of Narikuravar tribes were very poor. There was also an increased prevalence of tobacco usage among this population. Considering this, incidence and prevalence of oral precancerous and cancerous lesions are expected to be high in this population. Surprisingly, the literature search revealed a lack of data on the awareness, knowledge, and prevalence of oral cancer and precancer in this group. The primary objective of this survey is to assess knowledge, awareness and attitude toward oral precancer and cancer among the Narikuravar tribal population in Pondicherry state. Materials and Methods This questionnaire survey is a part of the Model for Oral Cancer Eradication project conducted among the Narikuravar population in Pondicherry, which is funded by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). A total of 153 participants were recruited for the survey. A prevalidated questionnaire was used for the survey. Results The results indicated that 47% of the participants were aware of what is oral precancer and cancer. As much as 62% knew that chewing tobacco causes oral cancer and 44% thought that the growth of tissue in the mouth could be a sign of oral cancer. Almost 100% did not think that the presence of a red lesion, white lesion, or limitation of mouth opening could be signs of cancer or precancer. Only 16% thought that oral cancer is preventable. Conclusion Awareness about oral cancer and precancer is inadequate among the Narikuravar population of Pondicherry. Majority of the population is not aware of the risks, signs, or treatment options of oral precancer and cancer. The National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) identified the people’s knowledge gaps, and improving awareness is one of the strategies of the program.

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Assessment of Knowledge, Awareness and Attitude towards Oral Precancer and Cancer among Narikuravar Population in Pondicherry State

Muthanandam

Babu

Muthu

et al. 2021

South Asian J Cancer

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“…Tobacco usage is the leading cause of preventable deaths all over the world 23 . India has probably the most noteworthy pace of oral malignant growth on the planet, with over half of it from smokeless tobacco use 24 .…”

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Tobacco Related Cancer Incidence - A Time Travel Comparative Analysis Before And After Implementation Of National Tobacco Control Programme In India

Lalitha¹,

Prabu²

2021

JIDAM

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India's responsibility towards the arrangement, and progressively successful reduction in the usage of tobacco under “Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act” (COTPA) and “Framework Convention for Tobacco Control” (FCTC) prompted the introduction of the National Tobacco Control Program (NTCP) in 2007–2008. This study aimed to compare the incidence of tobacco related cancers before and after implementation of NTCP in India. All the sources which have the statistics on cancer incidence in India were identified and the data was extracted to compare the cancer incidences. Secondary data from the sources such as National Cancer Control Registry, Global adult tobacco survey report etc. were collected and tabulated. The results showed that the usage of smokeless tobacco has decreased to 17.6% in 2015 after the implementation of NTCP from 23.4% in 2005. Same way the prevalence in the usage of smoked tobacco has reduced considerably from 18.3% in 2005 to 11.9% in 2009 after the implementation of NTCP. In Mumbai, the number of cancer patients due to tobacco usage has decreased from 7642 to 3625. But in Chennai, the total number have increased from 2000- 2014. By the analysis of incidence of tobacco related cancers and tobacco consumption in India, it is evident that the usage of tobacco products both smoke and smokeless tobacco consumption have decreased after the implementation of NTCP. KEYWORDS: National Tobacco Control Program, tobacco related cancers, Comparison, Tobacco, India

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“…4 As per the second round of Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) done in 2016-17 in Tamil Nādu (TN), 31.0% of men, 9.3% of women and 20.0% of all adults either smoke tobacco and or use smokeless tobacco. 5 Comparative data of GATS-I (2009-10) and GATS II done in TN shows that the prevalence of smoking has increased by 0.9 % and smokeless tobacco by 2.5 % and tobacco use in any form increased from 16.2% to 20%. 5 National Family Health Survey -5 (NFHS 5) data show a relatively lower prevalence of tobacco use among men and women -20.9% and 4.9% 6 , yet use of tobacco continues to remain as an issue of concern.…”

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Tobacco Use: Quitting Plan, Attempts and Obstacles for Cessation- A Cross-Sectional Study from A Sub-Urban Neighbourhood of Chennai-Tamil Nadu

Jayanthi

Subhashini

2023

Natl J Community Med

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Introduction: Tobacco consumption is a preventable public health problem. GATS -2 survey in Tamil Nadu shows that 20% of adults use tobacco, 40% had plans to quit and 48% had made quit attempts. The purpose of the study was to assess factors associated with tobacco use; quitting plan, attempts and identify obstacles for to-bacco cessation. Methods: A Cross-sectional study was done among 300 tobacco users in a suburban neighbourhood of Chennai and data was analysed using SPSS software. Results: Ninety five percent were smokers and 86% smoked cigarettes. 70% knew that it causes cancer and res-piratory diseases. 60% planned to quit, 69% made quit attempts. Those with quit plans and health problems had an increased odds (AOR of 1.02 and 1.004 respectively) of making quit attempts. Advice from health profession-als (48%) and family (52%) triggered quit attempts. Stress and work pressure were obstacles for quitting (70%). Availability of therapy and professional help for tobacco cessation was known only to 49% and 14.7% respec-tively and none availed it. Conclusion: Awareness of health hazards of tobacco use was high. Quit attempts have increased but with high failure rates due to lack of information and access to tobacco cessation services. Provision of community and fa-cility-based tobacco cessation services and integration with existing health programmes is the present need.

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Tobacco Menace and Challenges in Quitting Tobacco in an Indigenous Population of Tamil Nadu: A Cross-sectional Survey

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Assessment of Knowledge, Awareness and Attitude towards Oral Precancer and Cancer among Narikuravar Population in Pondicherry State

Assessment of Knowledge, Awareness and Attitude towards Oral Precancer and Cancer among Narikuravar Population in Pondicherry State

Tobacco Related Cancer Incidence - A Time Travel Comparative Analysis Before And After Implementation Of National Tobacco Control Programme In India

Tobacco Use: Quitting Plan, Attempts and Obstacles for Cessation- A Cross-Sectional Study from A Sub-Urban Neighbourhood of Chennai-Tamil Nadu

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