Status of Oral Health in Smokeless Tobacco Users in Chargawan Block of District Gorakhpur: A Cross-sectional Study
Abstract
Introduction: Smokeless Tobacco (SLT) is widely consumed by people in various forms without combustion, particularly in South-East Asia, notably Bangladesh and India. India has a high prevalence of tobacco consumption, with 10.38% of people consuming tobacco and 21.38% consuming smokeless tobacco. SLT use can lead to various oral health issues, including cancer, tooth decay, gum disease, and tooth loss. Tobacco-related diseases contribute to a significant number of deaths in India, with millions of cancer cases diagnosed annually. Methods: This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the status of oral health among smokeless tobacco users in the Chargawan block of Gorakhpur District, India. The study was conducted from August 2021 to July 2022 and included residents aged 15-60 years who were regular users of SLT. A sample size of 365 was randomly selected using multistage random sampling. Results: The study found that altered taste sensation was prevalent among 314 participants (89.7%), followed by staining/ tooth decay (84.3%), oral pigmentation (75.7%), stomatitis/ gingivitis (66.3%), oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) (54.3%), and coated tongue (53.7%). Associations between oral findings and demographic factors were analysed. The age group, education level, and socioeconomic status showed varying degrees of association with certain oral health conditions. Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest a high prevalence of oral health problems among SLT users in the Chargawan block. Altered taste sensations, staining/ tooth decay, and oral pigmentation were common issues. The associations of education level and socioeconomic status with the oral findings indicate that these factors may play a role in determining the SLT user’s oral health status.
How to cite this article: Bharti AK, Mishra S, Bajpai S, Srivastava DK, Chauhan M. Status of Oral Health in Smokeless Tobacco Users in Chargawan Block of District Gorakhpur: A Cross-sectional Study. Int J HealthCare Edu & Med Inform. 2023; 10(1&2): 8-14.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.9199.202302
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