Cognitive Behavioural Therapy versus Basic Health Education for Tobacco Cessation among Tobacco Users: A Randomized Clinical Trail
Introduction: Tobacco is the greatest disease-producing product which is known to man and it is a primary cause of many oral diseases and adverse oral conditions. This study was conducted to bring the behavioural changes and to educate individuals about the harmful effects of tobacco. Method: S...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2014-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/4279/8015_CE(Ra)_E(C)_F(AK)_PF1(AGAK)_PFA(P)_PF2(PN).pdf |
| Summary: | Introduction: Tobacco is the greatest disease-producing
product which is known to man and it is a primary cause of
many oral diseases and adverse oral conditions. This study
was conducted to bring the behavioural changes and to
educate individuals about the harmful effects of tobacco.
Method: Subjects reporting to the tobacco cessation centre
of the Department of Public Health Dentistry and giving a
history of tobacco consumption (smoking/smokeless) within
past 30 day period were randomized into 2 groups: cognitive
behavioural therapy (CBT) group (study group) and Basic health
education (BHE) group (control group). Baseline evaluation (of
demographic parameters, smoking/ smokeless behaviour) was
done and Fagerstrom’s test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND)
was used to assess subjects’ nicotine addiction levels. Follow
up was done at intervals of 2 weeks and 4 weeks to assess
the reduction in the mean FTND score. Appropriate statistical
analysis was performed (Paired and Unpaired t-test).
Results: Of all the subjects who reported to the department,
40 subjects were recruited in the study. A majority of the
subjects were males who belonged to rural areas, who had
completed high school and most of them had consumed more
than 10 sachets of pan masala daily, for an average of 10 years.
In both CBT and BHE groups, significant reductions in mean
Fagerstrom scores at 1st and 2nd follow ups from baseline
and between 1st and 2nd follow ups were seen. But when
both groups were compared, reductions in mean Fagerstrom
scores were found to be more in CBT group than in BHE group
at all time intervals, though it was not statistically significant.
Conclusion: Any intervention given to tobacco users from
either CBT or BHE groups, helped the patients in quitting habit
of tobacco. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |