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  • Title: Factors affecting adoption of tobacco education in dental hygiene programs.
    Author: Stockdale MS, Davis JM, Cropper M, Vitello EM.
    Journal: J Cancer Educ; 2006; 21(4):253-7. PubMed ID: 17542719.
    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.
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