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A Review of Intervention Strategies for Areca Nut Use Cessation.
- Source :
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Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine . Mar2023, Vol. 45 Issue 2, p117-123. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Background: Areca nut (AN) is one of the world's most widely used drugs, especially in Asia-Pacific, causing dependence and multiple adverse health impacts. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified it as a type-1 carcinogen. Despite evidence of harms, its use is culturally ingrained in many regions worldwide; harm perception is low; and the availability of intervention strategies is limited. Methods: To identify the range and efficacy of interventional studies on AN use cessation, a narrative review of studies published between 1990 and 2021 was undertaken using selected electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, and Scopus). Results: Three types of interventions were identified: educational, psychological, and pharmacological. Overall, educational interventions significantly enhanced knowledge regarding harms related to AN use. Some psychological interventions reported enhancement of motivation to quit as well as helped in reduction/cessation of AN use. Two pharmacological studies on psychiatric patients with depressive disorders and AN use found that antidepressants helped in reducing/cessation of AN use. Conclusion: Overall, the number of interventional studies on AN cessation is limited, and most studies have measured the short-term effects of the intervention. The role of pharmacotherapeutic interventions needs to be evaluated for AN cessation, and evidence-based psychosocial interventions need to be developed for AN cessation. Furthermore, longitudinal research using adequate sample sizes and longer follow-up durations are needed to establish interventions in this important area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02537176
- Volume :
- 45
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 162143590
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/02537176221144711