A qualitative study of attitudes to and perceptions of betel quid consumption and its oral health implications in Taiwan.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Betel quid (BQ) chewing is extremely prominent in South and Southeast Asia because it considered by users to be of social, cultural and religious importance. BQ chewing has been recognized as a risk factor for oral premalignant lesions and oral cancer. Because BQ chewing has become a severe health risk in Taiwan, the development of prevention and cessation programmes is essential. The purpose of this study was to explore the attitudes and perceptions associated with BQ consumption and its oral health implications in an attempt to inform the development of health promotion initiatives and BQ cessation efforts in Taiwan, where the dental profession could have a pivotal role in preventing and controlling BQ use among persons at risk.

Methods

This qualitative study us

SUBMITTER: Tami-Maury I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6322967 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature