Volume : IX, Issue : III, March - 2019

Intention to Quit Tobacco Smoking and its Predictors among Adult Male Smokers at Singur, West Bengal

Prof. Dr. Aparajita Dasgupta, Dr. Amal Titto V. Augustine, Dr. Bobby Paul, Dr. Jayeeta Burman

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Background: Tobacco is the single most preventable cause of death and disability. Quitting tobacco use at any age will help in improving the quality of health. Objective: To find out the intention to quit tobacco smoking and its predictors among adult male smokers. Methodology: A cross–sectional clinic based study was conducted for 2 months (July–august 2017) among 123 adult male current smokers. Nicotine dependence was assessed using Fagerstrom test for nicotine dependence (FTND) questionnaire and intention to quit tobacco smoking and its various predictors were assessed using structured schedule. Logistic regression was done to establish association. Results: Intention to quit tobacco smoking significantly associated with higher educational status (AOR=3.04. CI=1.32–6.98),low nicotine dependence(AOR=3.85, CI=1.52–9.73),less duration of tobacco smoking( AOR=2.33, CI=1.02–5.31),previous H/O quit attempts (AOR=2.73, CI=1.17–6.32) Conclusion: The low rate of quitting intention among adult smokers underscore the need for comprehensive policy initiatives that would encourage smokers to think about quitting. Keywords: Tobacco smoking, Nicotine dependence, Intention to quit smoking

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INTENTION TO QUIT TOBACCO SMOKING AND ITS PREDICTORS AMONG ADULT MALE SMOKERS AT SINGUR, WEST BENGAL, Prof.Dr. Aparajita Dasgupta, Dr. Amal Titto V. Augustine, Dr. Bobby Paul, Dr. Jayeeta Burman INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-9 | Issue-3 | March-2019

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