Figure 3.
Perceived barriers to addressing tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drug use in dental practices (N=143)
1 My staff and I don’t have enough knowledge/training in providing interventions for [tobacco/alcohol/illicit drugs].
2 I have nowhere to refer patients who have problems with [tobacco/alcohol/illicit drugs].
3 My staff and I do not have time to help patients quit using [tobacco/alcohol/illicit drugs].
4 My staff would be resistant to addressing [tobacco/alcohol/illicit drugs].
5 I do not think dental practices can be effective at helping patients quit using [tobacco/alcohol/illicit drugs].
6 I don’t think dental practices are an appropriate setting to address [tobacco/alcohol/illicit drugs].