Naslov
Oral health practices and self-reported adverse efects of E-cigarette use among dental students in 11 countries: an online survey
(Oral health practices and self-reported adverse effects of E-cigarette use among dental students in 11 countries: an online survey)

Autori
Alhajj, Mohammed Nasser ; Al-Maweri, Sadeq Ali ; Folayan, Morenike O. ; Halboub, Esam ; Khader, Yousef ; Omar, Ridwaan ; Amran, Abdullah G. ; Al- Batayneh, Ola B. ; Čelebić, Asja ; Peršić, Sanja ; Kocaelli, Humeyra ; Suleyman, Firas ; Alkheraif, Abdulaziz A. ; Divakar, Darshan D. ; Mufadhal, Abdulbaset A. ; Al-Wesabi, Mohammed A. ; Alhajj, Wadhah A. ; Aldumaini, Mokhtar A. ; Khan, Saadika ; Al-Dhelai, Thiyezen A. ; Alqahtani, Ahmed Shaher ; Murad, Ali H. ; Makzoumé, Joseph E. ; Kohli, Shivani ; Ziyad, Tareq A.

Izvornik
BMC Oral Health (1472-6831) 22 (2022), 1; 18, 9

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
e-cigarette ; smoking ; dental students ; oral health ; general health ; survey

Sažetak
Objectives E-cigarette use has become popular, particularly among the youth. Its use is associated with harmful general and oral health consequences. This survey aimed to assess self- reported oral hygiene practices, oral and general health events, and changes in physiological functions (including physical status, smell, taste, breathing, appetite, etc.) due to E- cigarette use among dental students. Methods This online, multicounty survey involved undergraduate dental students from 20 dental schools across 11 different countries. The questionnaire included demographic characteristics, E-cigarette practices, self- reported complaints, and associated physiological changes due to E- cigarette smoking. Data were descriptively presented as frequencies and percentages. A Chi- square test was used to assess the potential associations between the study group and sub- groups with the different factors. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS at P < 0.05. Results Most respondents reported regular brushing of their teeth, whereas only 70% used additional oral hygiene aids. Reported frequencies of complaints ranged from as low as 3.3% for tongue inflammation to as high as 53.3% for headache, with significant differences between E-cigarette users and non- users. Compared to non-smokers, E- cigarette users reported significantly higher prevalence of dry mouth (33.1% vs. 23.4% ; P < 0.001), black tongue (5.9% vs. 2.8% ; P = 0.002), and heart palpitation (26.3%% vs. 22.8% ; P = 0.001). Although two-thirds of the sample reported no change in their physiological functions, E- cigarette users reported significant improvement in their physiological functions compared to never smokers or tobacco users. Conclusion Dental students showed good oral hygiene practices, but E-cigarette users showed a higher prevalence of health complications

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Dentalna medicina

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