371 KB73 KB201520252025Abdyrakman, EshievAyperi, MamaevaDaniyar, EshievJoomart, MoldalievNazgul, Myrzashevaletnik:18številka:2str. 289-315DOI:10.18690/mls.18.2.289-316.2025ISSN:2463-7955COBISSID_HOST:262633475URN:URN:NBN:SI:doc-XCRVU8ROenUniversity of Maribor PressMedicine, law & societyleukoplakiaperiodontal diseaseprecancerous dental lesionssmokeless tobaccosmokeless tobacco warningsswelling of the mucous membraneNasvay as a smokeless tobacco product| an examination of methods of use, effects on health, and regulatory aspects|The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of nasvay on oral health in the Kyrgyz Republic. The study utilized a mixed-methods approach, combining a standardized questionnaire and dental examinations of 2,388 participants. It is determined that 32.9% of schoolchildren, 41.1% of students, and 35.7% of rural residents use nasvay. The prevalence rate is higher among men. The use of nasvay is associated with a high prevalence of dental diseases: leukoplakia, hyperaemia, and swelling of the mucous membrane. The index of caries, fillings, and lost teeth in users is 6.8. Among the methods of use, the most popular is in the cheek. It is discovered that the availability and low cost of nasvay contribute to its widespread use. The need for comprehensive preventive measures is emphasised, including increased regulation, educational campaigns, and reduction of economic dependence on the production of nasvayNamen raziskave je oceniti vpliv "nasvaja" na ustno zdravje v Kirgiški republiki. Raziskava je uporabila kombinacijo metod, ki sta vključevali standardiziran vprašalnik in zobozdravstvene preglede 2.388 udeležencev. Ugotovljeno je bilo, da "nasvaj" uporablja 32,9 % šolarjev, 41,1 % študentov in 35,7 % prebivalcev podeželja. Razširjenost je višja med moškimi. Uporaba "nasvaja" je povezana z visoko pojavnostjo zobnih bolezni: levkoplakije, hiperemije in otekline sluznice. Indeks zobne gnilobe, plomb in izgubljenih zob pri uporabnikih znaša 6,8. Med načini uporabe je najbolj razširjena uporaba v ustni votlini ob licu. Ugotovljeno je bilo, da dostopnost in nizka cena "nasvaja" prispevata k njegovi široki uporabi. Poudarjena je potreba po celovitih preventivnih ukrepih, vključno s strožjo regulacijo, izobraževalnimi kampanjami ter zmanjšanjem ekonomske odvisnosti od proizvodnje "nasvaja."TEXTznanstveno časopisjejournalsSlovenian National E-content AggregatorNational and University Library of SloveniaUniverza v Mariboru, Pravna fakulteta