| Title: |
Factors affecting adoption of tobacco education in dental hygiene programs. |
| Authors: |
Stockdale MS; Davis JM; Cropper M; Vitello EM |
| Source: |
Journal of Cancer Education; Winter2006, Vol. 21 Issue 4, p253-257, 5p |
| Abstract: |
Background: Tobacco cessation interventions provided by health care professionals, including dental hygienists can significantly increase the rate of tobacco cessation, yet providers feel inadequately prepared to deliver such interventions. Methods: 96 dental hygiene faculty completed a survey measuring attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control to determine their influence on teaching and assessing tobacco cessation intervention competencies. Results: Prior experience with providing tobacco cessation counseling, perceptions of internal confidence and control of barriers were significantly related to covering tobacco-related topics. Conclusion: Comprehensive, flexible tobacco education curriculum guides may help faculty overcome barriers to incorporating tobacco education in dental hygiene programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |