Factors affecting commencement and cessation of betel quid chewing behaviour in Malaysian adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Betel quid chewing is a common habit widely practiced in Southern Asian populations. However, variations are seen in the content of a betel quid across the different countries. Factors associated with commencement and cessation of this habit has been numerously studied. Unfortunately, data on Malaysian population is non-existent. This study aims to determine the factors associated with the inception and also cessation of betel quid chewing behaviour among Malaysian adults.

Method

This study is part of a nationwide survey on oral mucosal lesions carried out among 11,697 adults in all fourteen states in Malaysia. The questionnaire included sociodemographic information and details on betel quid chewing habit such as duration, type and frequency. The Kaplan-Meier esti

SUBMITTER: Ghani WM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3039591 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature