Table 3 The current tobacco cessation support provision by dentists in the site (N, max = 25)
| Â | Categories | n (%) |
|---|---|---|
How much do the dentists agree with each of the following statements? (1–4) | ||
1. I think it is important to provide tobacco cessation advice and support along with oral hygiene instruction to improve the oral health condition of the diabetic population | Disagree | 7 (28) |
Moderately agree | 5 (20) | |
Completely agree | 13 (52) | |
2. With my patients, I always discuss the effects of tobacco on health | Disagree | 4 (16) |
Moderately agree | 9 (36) | |
Completely agree | 12 (48) | |
3. With my patients, I always discuss the effects of tobacco on oral health | Disagree | 7 (28) |
Moderately agree | 5 (20) | |
Completely agree | 13 (52) | |
4. I have enough time and capacity to provide face-to-face tobacco cessation intervention | Disagree | 7 (28) |
Moderately agree | 14 (56) | |
Completely agree | 4 (16) | |
5. I ask my patients about their tobacco use | Always | 11 (44) |
Sometimes | 13 (52) | |
Never | 1 (4) | |
6. I recommend patients to stop using tobacco products | Always | 12 (48) |
Sometimes | 12 (48) | |
Never | 1 (4) | |
7. In my centre, I offer help to patients who want to quit tobacco use | Always | 10 (40) |
Sometimes | 9 (36) | |
Never | 6 (24) | |
8. Do you use any flipbooks or leaflets or other materials to support patients with oral hygiene instruction | Always | 1 (4) |
Sometimes | 4 (16) | |
Never | 20 (80) | |
9. Do you use any flipbooks or leaflets or other materials to support patients to quit tobacco? | Always | 0 |
Sometimes | 3 (14.3) | |
Never | 18 (85.7) | |