scholarly journals The Prevalence and Correlates of Fissured Tongue Among Outpatients in A Regional Area of Afghanistan

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Hassan Hamrah ◽  
Ali Baghalian ◽  
sara Ghadimi ◽  
saeedeh Mokhtari ◽  
Mojgan Kargar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco ◽  
Outpatient Clinic ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco Use ◽  
Fissured Tongue

Abstract Background: Fissured tongue is a common manifestation of the tongue, marked by the presence of multiple prominent grooves or fissures on the dorsal surface of the tongue. However, there is a lack of studies focusing on the prevalence and factors associated with fissured tongue among patients attending an outpatient clinic living in regional areas of Afghanistan. Aims: The purpose of the current study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with fissured tongue among adult outpatients in Afghanistan in regional areas of Afghanistan. Methods: The cross-sectional survey was conducted among outpatient populations in Andkhoy, Afghanistan, between September 2019 and December 2019. Socio-economic status, smoking, nass use (smokeless tobacco use) and medical data were also assessed. We used the logistic regression models to identify factors associated with fissured tongue. Results: The studied population consisted of 1182 participants, of whom 573 (48.5%) were male and 609 (51.5%) female. The prevalence of fissured tongue was 27.2% (95% CI: 24.7-29.9%) with male having significantly higher prevalence than female (47.5%, 95% CI: 43.3-51.6% versus 8.2%, 95% CI: 6.2-10.7%, p<0.001). Male participants (OR=7.1, 95% CI: 4.8-10.3), Diabetes mellitus (OR 1.6, 95% CI: 1.1-2.3) and smokeless tobacco use (OR, 12.0 95% CI: 8.1-17.6) were the only variables independently associated with fissured tongue. Conclusions: This study suggested that there was a high rate of fissured tongue among an outpatient clinic in Andkhoy, Afghanistan. Male gender, diabetes mellitus, and nass consumption were associated with fissured tongue. Therefore, these factors might usefully be targeted in local health promotion, prevention and early intervention programs.

Building a Systems Dynamic Model of Smokeless Tobacco Use in Mumbai

2012 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean Schensul
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco ◽  
The United States ◽  
Ethnographic Study ◽  
Community Research ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco Use ◽  
International Research Team

In this paper, I review the steps our international research team followed in transforming an ethnographic description of drivers of smokeless tobacco use into systems dynamic model with potential for calibration and quantification. In 2010, the Institute for Community Research (ICR) and the National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health (NIRRH) mounted a mixed methods ethnographic study funded by the National Cancer Institute and the United States Fogarty Center to examine factors associated with smokeless tobacco (SLT) among women of reproductive health age (PIs Jean Schensul for ICR and Saritha Nair for NIRRH). Smokeless tobacco in many different forms is very widely used throughout South and Southeast Asia, with negative health consequences including poor birth outcomes and rates among women are increasing.

scholarly journals FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SMOKELESS TOBACCO USE IN RURAL WOMEN AND HEALTH SYSTEMS READINESS TO ADDRESS IT

CHEST Journal ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 157 (6) ◽  
pp. A445
Author(s):  
I. Muhammad Shahroz ◽  
N. Rizvi ◽  
R. Iqbal ◽  
F. Abrejo ◽  
A. Majidulla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Systems ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco Use

scholarly journals A Sociological Analysis and Exploration of Factors Associated with Commercial Preparations of Smokeless Tobacco Use in Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 1753-1759
Author(s):  
Mohomed Mahees ◽  
Hemantha Amarasinghe ◽  
Udaya Usgodaararachchi ◽  
Nilantha Ratnayake ◽  
W M Tilakarathne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco ◽  
Sociological Analysis ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco Use

scholarly journals Tobacco use and self-reported morbidity among rural Indian adults

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (05) ◽  
pp. 514-523
Author(s):  
Anamitra Barik ◽  
Rajesh Kumar Rai ◽  
Abhijit Chowdhury
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco ◽  
General Pattern ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Family Welfare ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Objective ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco Use

AimTo measure the prevalence of self-reported morbidity and its associated factors among adults (aged ⩾15 years) in a select rural Indian population.BackgroundSelf-reporting of smoking has been validated as population-based surveys using self-reported data provide reasonably consistent estimates of smoking prevalence, and are generally considered to be sufficiently accurate for tracking the general pattern of morbidity associated with tobacco use in populations. However, to gauge the true disease burden using self-reported morbidity data requires cautious interpretation.MethodsDuring 2010–2011, a cross-sectional survey was conducted under the banner of the Health and Demographic Surveillance System, Birbhum, an initiative of the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal, India. With over 93.6% response rate from the population living in 12 300 households, this study uses the responses from 16 354 individuals: 8012 smokers, and 8333 smokeless tobacco users. Smokers and smokeless tobacco users were asked whether they have developed any morbidity symptoms due to smoking, or smokeless tobacco use. Bivariate, as well as multivariate logistic regression analyses were deployed to attain the study objective.FindingsOver 20% of smokers and over 9% of smokeless tobacco users reported any morbidity. Odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) estimated using logistic regression shows that women are less likely to report any morbidity attributable to smoking (OR: 0.69; CI: 0.54–0.87), and more likely to report any morbidity due to smokeless tobacco use (OR: 1.68; CI: 1.36–2.09). Non-Hindus have higher odds, whereas the wealthiest respondents have lower odds of reporting any morbidity. With a culturally appropriate intervention to change behaviour, youth (both men and women) could be targeted with comprehensive tobacco cessation assistance programmes. A focussed intervention could be designed for unprocessed tobacco users to curb hazardous effects of tobacco use.

scholarly journals An Assessment of Awareness on Oral Cancer Among Smokeless Tobacco Users in Rural Skirts of Tamil Nadu, India

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement 2) ◽  
pp. 57s-57s
Author(s):  
M.P. Joseph
Keyword(s):  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chewing Tobacco ◽  
Screening Programs ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco Use

Background: Smokeless tobacco (ST) is tobacco consumed orally, not smoked. It has been in use for as long as other forms of tobacco consumption and its use have increased. The deleterious effects of smokeless tobacco use are perhaps not as well-known as those produced by smoking. Smokeless tobacco use has been recognized as a cause of cancer. In developing countries, tobacco is mostly chewed with other ingredients. Despite the claims by some tobacco companies and a few harm reduction proponents that using smokeless tobacco products is less harmful than smoking or that smokeless tobacco should be used as a tool to help smokers quit smoking (but continue using tobacco in the form of smokeless tobacco), the fact remains that using smokeless tobacco still exposes users to many harmful chemicals and still heightens a user's risk for many of the same health problems as smoking. The aim of this study is to assess the awareness of health hazards of tobacco among smokeless tobacco users in Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu, India. Methodology: The inhabitants of the villages in Kancheepuram district, who have completed 18 years were included in the study. Ethical clearance from the board, permission from the village panchayat leader and informed consent from the participants to conduct the study was obtained. Inhabitants of the villages aged 18 to 75 years and present on the day data collection and who were willing to participate in the study were included. Random sampling method was used and data were collected from a cross-sectional survey, using a pretested questionnaire, which included demographic data, tobacco habits, its frequency and form. Antitobacco counseling was given on the spot and followed. The data collected was analyzed using SPSS version 15. Results: The study population consisted of total 400 individuals, male 200 and females 200. From the results it is observed that more than 70% were unaware of the harmful effects of tobacco. Majority of the females use smokeless tobacco and smoking tobacco was common among males. Most common cause of tobacco use was pleasure 32.5%, inducing factor were friends 43.7% followed by parents and siblings. Effectiveness of antitobacco counseling is greater among the females compared with males. Conclusion: The dangers from smoking and chewing tobacco are well documented within the literature but the public's lack of knowledge of the risks is a concern. Health professionals are encouraged to disseminate information on the subject as widely as possible and improve existing screening programs to ensure that the public is made aware of these risks, especially those within high-risk groups.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Factors Associated with Smokeless Tobacco Use, 2014-2016

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 608-617 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dina M. Jones ◽  
Ban A. Majeed ◽  
Scott R. Weaver ◽  
Kymberle Sterling ◽  
Terry F. Pechacek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco Use
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