Sociodemographic Correlates of Tobacco Consumption in Rural Gujarat, India
Joint Authors
Kahar, Payal
Misra, Ranjita
Patel, Thakor G.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-04-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The purpose of this study was to examine occupation-, education-, and gender-specific patterns of tobacco use and knowledge of its health effects among 23,953 rural Asian Indians ≥18 years in Gujarat.
Methodology.
A statewide, community-based, cross-sectional survey was conducted in 26 districts of Gujarat (December 2010–May 2015), using face-to-face interviews by trained community health workers called SEVAKS.
Results.
Mean age was 39.8 ± 15.2 years.
Eighteen percent of respondents used tobacco in various forms.
Tobacco consumption was significantly higher among males (32%), 18–34 years’ age group (35%), those who were self-employed (72%), and those with elementary education (40%).
The prevalence was 11 times higher among males than females (95% CI = 9.78, 13.13).
Adjusted ORs for tobacco use showed strong gradient by age and educational level; consumption was lower among the illiterates and higher for older participants (≥55 years).
Tobacco consumption also varied by occupation; that is, those who were self-employed and employed for wages were more likely to use tobacco than those who were unemployed.
Knowledge of health effects of tobacco lowered the odds of consumption by 30–40%.
Conclusions.
Effective educational programs should be tailored by gender, to improve knowledge of health risks and dispel myths on perceived benefits of tobacco.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kahar, Payal& Misra, Ranjita& Patel, Thakor G.. 2016. Sociodemographic Correlates of Tobacco Consumption in Rural Gujarat, India. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1098232
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kahar, Payal…[et al.]. Sociodemographic Correlates of Tobacco Consumption in Rural Gujarat, India. BioMed Research International No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1098232
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kahar, Payal& Misra, Ranjita& Patel, Thakor G.. Sociodemographic Correlates of Tobacco Consumption in Rural Gujarat, India. BioMed Research International. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1098232
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1098232