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Kumar R, Eftekhari P, Gould G, 'Pregnant women who smoke may be at greater risk of adverse effects from bushfires', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (2021)
Bushfires substantially increase the environmental health risks for people living in af-fected areas, especially the disadvantaged (e.g., those experiencing health inequities due ... [more] Bushfires substantially increase the environmental health risks for people living in af-fected areas, especially the disadvantaged (e.g., those experiencing health inequities due to their socio-economic status, racial/ethnic backgrounds, geographic location and/or sexual orientation) and those with pre-existing health conditions. Pregnant women exposed to bushfire smoke are at a greater risk of adverse pregnancy and foetal outcomes, especially if they smoke tobacco, which may compound the toxic impacts. Bushfires may also exacerbate mental stress, leading to an increase in smoking. There are gaps in the evidence and more research is required on the combined effect of bushfire smoke and tobacco smoke on pregnant populations.
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| 2020 |
Denham AMJ, Baker AL, Spratt NJ, Wynne O, Hunt SA, Bonevski B, Kumar R, 'YouTube as a resource for evaluating the unmet needs of caregivers of stroke survivors', Health Informatics Journal, 26 1599-1616 (2020) [C1]
Content produced by caregivers of stroke survivors on the online video-sharing platform YouTube may be a good source of knowledge regarding caregivers¿ unmet needs. We aimed to ex... [more] Content produced by caregivers of stroke survivors on the online video-sharing platform YouTube may be a good source of knowledge regarding caregivers¿ unmet needs. We aimed to examine the content, quantity and quality of YouTube videos that target and discuss the needs and concerns of caregivers of stroke survivors. YouTube was systematically searched using six search strings, and the first 20 videos retrieved from each search were screened against the inclusion criteria. A pre-determined coding schedule was used to report the rate of unmet needs in each video. Twenty-six videos were included in the analysis. In total, 291 unmet needs were reported by caregivers of stroke survivors, an average of 11.2 unmet needs per video. The most common unmet needs domain was ¿Impact of Caregiving on Daily Activities¿ (44%). Most videos were developed in the United States (61.5%) and featured spouses of stroke survivors (65.47%). Content produced by caregivers of stroke survivors on YouTube may be used as a tool for caregivers to provide and receive support through online communication. YouTube videos offer insight into the unmet needs of caregivers of stroke survivors and may be used as an additional resource for stroke services to support caregivers.
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| 2020 |
Friend N, Hughes J, Kisely S, Kumar R, Siskind D, 'Appraisal of physical health guidelines for severe mental illness.', Aust Health Rev, 44 904-915 (2020) [C1]
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| 2020 |
Mehta A, Ahmed S, Verma A, Kumar R, 'Evaluation of cessation services provided at a tobacco cessation clinic in a teaching dental hospital', Indian Journal of Dental Research, 31 852-856 (2020)
Background: Tobacco cessation interventions provided in a dental office or hospital settings are beneficial in helping patients to quit tobacco. Regular monitoring of these interv... [more] Background: Tobacco cessation interventions provided in a dental office or hospital settings are beneficial in helping patients to quit tobacco. Regular monitoring of these interventions is required to assess their success rate and factors hindering its improvement. This study evaluated cessation services provided through a Tobacco Cessation Clinic (TCC) established in a government teaching dental hospital in Delhi, India. Materials and Methods: Patients visiting the TCC from April 2016 to March 2018 were contacted to participate in this study. All the willing participants were administered a structured questionnaire telephonically or in person. The questionnaire focused on gathering information on patients' current tobacco use status, feedback on intervention provided at TCC and reasons for missing TCC appointments. Bivariate and multivariate analysis was performed to assess the effect of socio-demographic factors, nicotine dependence and interventions at TCC on current tobacco use status of participants. Results: Of the 309 participants, 60 (19.4%) reported complete tobacco abstinence and 78 (22.3%) reduced consumption by more than half from their first visit to TCC. Most of the participants (81.5%) were satisfied with the tobacco cessation interventions provided at the TCC. Multivariate analysis shows that odds of quitting were higher in participants with low tobacco dependence (OR 3.03, CI 0.98,9.35) and those who were satisfied with counselling method at TCC (OR 8.8, CI 2.05, 38.35). Conclusion: Interventions provided at our TCC were found beneficial by the study participants to reduce tobacco consumption or achieve total tobacco abstinence. A timely reminder can be provided to increase patients' compliance.
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| 2020 |
Gould GS, Havard A, Li Lim L, Kumar R, 'Exposure to tobacco, environmental tobacco smoke and nicotine in pregnancy: A pragmatic overview of reviews of maternal and child outcomes, effectiveness of interventions and barriers and facilitators to quitting', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17 (2020) [C1]
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| 2019 |
Gujjar KR, Van Wijk A, Kumar R, De Jongh A, 'ARE TECHNOLOGY-BASED INTERVENTIONS EFFECTIVE IN REDUCING DENTAL ANXIETY IN CHILDREN AND ADULTS? A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW', JOURNAL OF EVIDENCE-BASED DENTAL PRACTICE, 19 140-155 (2019)
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| 2019 |
Gujjar KR, van Wijk A, Kumar R, de Jongh A, 'Efficacy of virtual reality exposure therapy for the treatment of dental phobia in adults: A randomized controlled trial', JOURNAL OF ANXIETY DISORDERS, 62 100-108 (2019)
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| 2019 |
Kumar R, Gould GS, 'Tobacco Harm Reduction forWomen Who Cannot Stop Smoking During Pregnancy-A Viable Option?', JAMA PEDIATRICS, 173 615-616 (2019)
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| 2018 |
Sharma R, Meurk C, Bell S, Ford P, Gartner C, 'Australian mental health care practitioners' practices and attitudes for encouraging smoking cessation and tobacco harm reduction in smokers with severe mental illness', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING, 27 247-257 (2018)
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| 2018 |
Sharma-Kumar R, Meurk C, Ford P, Beere D, Gartner C, 'Are Australian smokers with mental illness receiving adequate smoking cessation and harm reduction information?', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING, 27 1673-1688 (2018)
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| 2017 |
Sharma R, Gartner CE, Castle DJ, Mendelsohn CP, 'Should we encourage smokers with severe mental illness to switch to electronic cigarettes?', AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY, 51 663-664 (2017)
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| 2017 |
Sharma R, Wigginton B, Meurk C, Ford P, Gartner CE, 'Motivations and Limitations Associated with Vaping among People with Mental Illness: A Qualitative Analysis of Reddit Discussions', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 14 (2017)
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| 2016 |
Meurk C, Ford P, Sharma R, Fitzgerald L, Gartner C, 'Views and Preferences for Nicotine Products as an Alternative to Smoking: A Focus Group Study of People Living with Mental Disorders (2016)
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| 2016 |
Sharma R, Lucas M, Ford P, Meurk C, Gartner CE, 'YouTube as a source of quit smoking information for people living with mental illness', TOBACCO CONTROL, 25 634-637 (2016)
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| 2016 |
Meurk C, Ford P, Sharma R, Fitzgerald L, Gartner C, 'Views and Preferences for Nicotine Products as an Alternative to Smoking: A Focus Group Study of People Living with Mental Disorders', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 13 (2016)
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| 2016 |
Sharma R, Gartner CE, Hall WD, 'The challenge of reducing smoking in people with serious mental illness', LANCET RESPIRATORY MEDICINE, 4 835-844 (2016)
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| 2015 |
Gujjar KR, Sharma R, Amith HV, Smitha D, Indushekar KR, 'Apical plug technique in a calcified immature tooth: a case report.', Gen Dent, 63 e12-e15 (2015) |
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| 2014 |
Sharma R, Hebbal M, Ankola A, Murugaboopathy V, Shetty S, 'Effect of two herbal mouthwashes on gingival health of school children', Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, 4 272-278 (2014)
This study aimed at determining the effect of indigenously prepared neem and mango chewing stick mouthwashes on plaque and gingival indices. A sample of 105 children aged 12-15 ye... [more] This study aimed at determining the effect of indigenously prepared neem and mango chewing stick mouthwashes on plaque and gingival indices. A sample of 105 children aged 12-15 years was randomized into three groups, namely neem, mango, and chlorhexidine mouthwash groups. All the children were examined at baseline and gingival and plaque indices were recorded. Baseline scores for plaque and gingivitis were fair and moderate, respectively, in all the three groups and there existed no statistically significant difference among them. Ten millilitres each of herbal and chlorhexidine mouthwashes (0.2%) were administered according to the group allocation twice daily for 21 days. Indices were reassessed at 21 days (immediately after intervention) and at 1 month, 2 months, and 3 months after discontinuing the mouthwashes. Statistically significant reduction (P < 0.001) in plaque index was found in all the three mouthwash groups at 21 days and at 1 month from discontinuing the mouthwash. Chlorhexidine additionally showed statistically significant reduction in plaque index at 2 months from discontinuing the mouthwash. Statistically significant reduction (P < 0.001) in gingival index was found in all the three mouthwash groups at 21 days (immediately after discontinuing the mouthwash) and at 1 and 2 months from discontinuing the mouthwash. To conclude, all the three mouthwashes were effective antiplaque and antigingivitis agents. Chlorhexidine and neem possess equivalent efficacy in reducing plaque, while chlorhexidine has superior antigingivitis properties.
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| 2013 |
Murugaboopathy V, Ankola AV, Hebbal M, Sharma R, 'Indian Dental Students' Attitudes and Practices Regarding Tobacco Cessation Counseling', JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION, 77 510-517 (2013)
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| 2013 |
Ankola AV, Hebbal M, Sharma R, Nayak SS, 'Traumatic dental injuries in primary school children of South India a report from district-wide oral health survey', DENTAL TRAUMATOLOGY, 29 134-138 (2013)
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| 2012 |
Hebbal M, Ankola AV, Sharma R, Johri S, 'Effectiveness of Herbal and Fluoridated Toothpaste on Plaque and Gingival Scores Among Residents of a Working Women's Hostel - A Randomised Controlled Trial', ORAL HEALTH & PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY, 10 389-395 (2012)
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| 2012 |
Sharma R, 'Cardamom comfort.', Dental research journal, 9 237 (2012)
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| 2011 |
Sharma R, Hebbal M, VAnkola A, Murugabupathy V, 'Mobile-phone text messaging (SMS) for providing oral health education to mothers of preschool children in Belgaum City', JOURNAL OF TELEMEDICINE AND TELECARE, 17 432-436 (2011)
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Denham AMJ, Baker AL, Spratt NJ, Wynne O, Hunt S, Sharma-Kumar R, Bonevski B, 'The unmet needs of caregivers of stroke survivors: A review of the content of YouTube videos (Preprint)', JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies,
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Denham AMJ, Baker AL, Spratt NJ, Wynne O, Hunt S, Sharma-Kumar R, Bonevski B, 'The unmet needs of caregivers of stroke survivors: A review of the content of YouTube videos (Preprint)
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