A Comparative Evaluation of Effectiveness of Oral Health Talk and Video demonstration on Tobacco Cessation amongst adult tobacco users in Pune: An Experimental Study.

Pradnya Jadhav; Vikram Garcha; Vittaldas Shetty; Vineet Vinay; Kadambari Ambildhok; Mayura Tonpe

Volume : VI, Issue : VII, July - 2017

A Comparative Evaluation of Effectiveness of Oral Health Talk and Video demonstration on Tobacco Cessation amongst adult tobacco users in Pune: An Experimental Study.

Pradnya Jadhav, Vikram Garcha, Vittaldas Shetty, Vineet Vinay, Kadambari Ambildhok, Mayura Tonpe

Abstract :

Introduction: Tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced, killing around 6 million people a year. Aim and Objectives: To assess and compare the impact the commonly used approaches for tobacco cessation i.e. Oral Health talk and Video demonstration (Visual aid) and a combination of both. Materials and Methods: An interventional study design was carried out among 90 adult tobacco users visiting Sinhgad Dental College and Hospital , Pune who were randomly allocated into 3 groups comprising of Group I(Oral Health talk) n=30 , Group II (Video demonstration group) n=30 and Group III ( Combination group) n=30. A structured questionnaire was used for pre–intervention and post–intervention. The dependency level was assessed by using modified Fagerstorm�s criteria at the baseline, 24 hours and 7 days. Frequency analysis and Chi–square test was done. Results: On assessing the difficulty level of quitting the habit, 12(40%) in Group I, 13(43.3%) in Group II and 10 (33.3%) in Group III found it fairly hard to quit the habit inspite of their willingness to quit the habit. The successful abstinence for a prolonged 7 days was seen in 3(10%) in Group I, 1(3.3%) in Group II and 3(10%) in Group III. Conclusion: Oral Health Talk and Combination of Oral Health Talk and Video demonstration showed significant results.