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Causes Of Smoking In Pakistan: An Analysis Of Social Factors, Sobia Nizami, Zain A Sobani, Emmon Raza, Noor-Ul-Ain Baloch, Javaid Khan
Causes Of Smoking In Pakistan: An Analysis Of Social Factors, Sobia Nizami, Zain A Sobani, Emmon Raza, Noor-Ul-Ain Baloch, Javaid Khan
Section of Pulmonary & Critical Care
OBJECTIVE: To determine the factors contributing to the initiation and propagation of smoking in visitors to a major tertiary health center in Karachi, Pakistan.
METHODS: Seven major contributing factors to the initiation and propagation of smoking were presented to consenting study participants (n=170) in a questionnaire. Participants were then requested to use their experience and opinion to rate each of the given factors on a scale of 1 to 5 regarding its importance as a causative factor in the initiation and propagation of smoking. Results were analyzed using SPSSv16.0.
RESULTS: Preliminary analysis revealed occupational stress relief as the most important …
Knowledge And Practices Regarding Cigarette Smoking Among Adult Women In A Rural District Of Sindh, Pakistan, Sajid Ali, Naseem Ara, Arif Ali, Beena Ali, Muhammad Masood Kadir
Knowledge And Practices Regarding Cigarette Smoking Among Adult Women In A Rural District Of Sindh, Pakistan, Sajid Ali, Naseem Ara, Arif Ali, Beena Ali, Muhammad Masood Kadir
Community Health Sciences
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of cigarette smoking and to obtain information on socio-demographic factors and attitude regarding cigarette smoking among adult women in a rural district of Sindh Province, Pakistan.
METHODS: A cross sectional community based survey was done in a rural district of Sindh province of Pakistan using a two stage cluster sampling design. A pre tested questionnaire was used to interview 502 adult women (aged 18- 60 years) from the study site. The study was approved by the ethical research committee and informed consent was taken from participants.
RESULTS: A total of 502 women were interviewed for …