Tobacco use and its associated factors among students of medical college at tertiary care center of Eastern Nepal
Despite declining smoking prevalence globally, South Asia faces a rising burden. In Nepal, existing tobacco control laws haven't curbed use, with 28.9% of young adults engaging in tobacco use. This study investigates tobacco use and associated factors among medical, dental, and nursing students...
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description | Despite declining smoking prevalence globally, South Asia faces a rising burden. In Nepal, existing tobacco control laws haven't curbed use, with 28.9% of young adults engaging in tobacco use. This study investigates tobacco use and associated factors among medical, dental, and nursing students at a Nepalese tertiary care center.
We aimed to assess tobacco use prevalence and identify factors associated with it among future healthcare professionals, considering their distinct roles in tobacco control. Medical students can contribute through clinical counseling and public health advocacy, dental students through oral health education, and nursing students through patient education and community outreach.
A cross-sectional study involving 427 medical, dental, and nursing students was conducted. Data was collected using online questionnaires distributed via email and social media. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests were used for analysis.
The study found that 45% of participants were aged 22-25, with females comprising the majority (53.2%). Nearly half (49.2%) belonged to the medical faculty, and 24.4% were in their first year. Furthermore, among those who smoke, 53% reported smoking less than 5 cigarettes daily. The analysis revealed significant associations between smoking with age (p = 0.01), year of study (p = 0.001), parental smoking history (p = 0.001), and having friends who smoke (p = 0.001).
Our findings highlight the moderate prevalence of cigarette smoking among medical students, with family and friends emerging as major influences. Stress relief was a common reason, particularly among young females and first-year students. These results emphasize the urgent need for comprehensive tobacco control programs within medical institutions to equip future healthcare professionals to effectively address smoking issues. |
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We aimed to assess tobacco use prevalence and identify factors associated with it among future healthcare professionals, considering their distinct roles in tobacco control. Medical students can contribute through clinical counseling and public health advocacy, dental students through oral health education, and nursing students through patient education and community outreach.
A cross-sectional study involving 427 medical, dental, and nursing students was conducted. Data was collected using online questionnaires distributed via email and social media. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests were used for analysis.
The study found that 45% of participants were aged 22-25, with females comprising the majority (53.2%). Nearly half (49.2%) belonged to the medical faculty, and 24.4% were in their first year. Furthermore, among those who smoke, 53% reported smoking less than 5 cigarettes daily. The analysis revealed significant associations between smoking with age (p = 0.01), year of study (p = 0.001), parental smoking history (p = 0.001), and having friends who smoke (p = 0.001).
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We aimed to assess tobacco use prevalence and identify factors associated with it among future healthcare professionals, considering their distinct roles in tobacco control. Medical students can contribute through clinical counseling and public health advocacy, dental students through oral health education, and nursing students through patient education and community outreach.
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The study found that 45% of participants were aged 22-25, with females comprising the majority (53.2%). Nearly half (49.2%) belonged to the medical faculty, and 24.4% were in their first year. Furthermore, among those who smoke, 53% reported smoking less than 5 cigarettes daily. The analysis revealed significant associations between smoking with age (p = 0.01), year of study (p = 0.001), parental smoking history (p = 0.001), and having friends who smoke (p = 0.001).
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one</jtitle><addtitle>PLoS One</addtitle><date>2024-07-31</date><risdate>2024</risdate><volume>19</volume><issue>7</issue><spage>e0296592</spage><pages>e0296592-</pages><issn>1932-6203</issn><eissn>1932-6203</eissn><abstract>Despite declining smoking prevalence globally, South Asia faces a rising burden. In Nepal, existing tobacco control laws haven't curbed use, with 28.9% of young adults engaging in tobacco use. This study investigates tobacco use and associated factors among medical, dental, and nursing students at a Nepalese tertiary care center.
We aimed to assess tobacco use prevalence and identify factors associated with it among future healthcare professionals, considering their distinct roles in tobacco control. Medical students can contribute through clinical counseling and public health advocacy, dental students through oral health education, and nursing students through patient education and community outreach.
A cross-sectional study involving 427 medical, dental, and nursing students was conducted. Data was collected using online questionnaires distributed via email and social media. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests were used for analysis.
The study found that 45% of participants were aged 22-25, with females comprising the majority (53.2%). Nearly half (49.2%) belonged to the medical faculty, and 24.4% were in their first year. Furthermore, among those who smoke, 53% reported smoking less than 5 cigarettes daily. The analysis revealed significant associations between smoking with age (p = 0.01), year of study (p = 0.001), parental smoking history (p = 0.001), and having friends who smoke (p = 0.001).
Our findings highlight the moderate prevalence of cigarette smoking among medical students, with family and friends emerging as major influences. Stress relief was a common reason, particularly among young females and first-year students. These results emphasize the urgent need for comprehensive tobacco control programs within medical institutions to equip future healthcare professionals to effectively address smoking issues.</abstract><cop>United States</cop><pub>Public Library of Science</pub><pmid>39083701</pmid><doi>10.1371/journal.pone.0296592</doi><tpages>e0296592</tpages><orcidid>https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1620-8204</orcidid><orcidid>https://orcid.org/0009-0007-7819-3518</orcidid><orcidid>https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5051-2684</orcidid><orcidid>https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4765-9808</orcidid><orcidid>https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7151-4901</orcidid><orcidid>https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8063-2355</orcidid><oa>free_for_read</oa></addata></record> |
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subjects | Adult Bilingualism Biology and Life Sciences Care and treatment Chi-square test Child development Cigarette smoking Cigarettes College students Colleges & universities Control programs Cross-Sectional Studies Data analysis Data collection Disease control Education Female Females Gender Health behavior Health care Health care facilities Health counseling Health education Health sciences Humans Laws, regulations and rules Male Medical colleges Medical personnel Medical students Medicine and Health Sciences Nepal - epidemiology Nurses Nursing Nursing education Oral hygiene Parenting Patient education People and Places Population Prevalence Professions Public health Questionnaires Smoke Smoking Smoking - epidemiology Smoking and youth Smoking bans Social Sciences Sociodemographics Statistical analysis Statistical tests Students Students, Dental - statistics & numerical data Students, Medical - statistics & numerical data Students, Nursing - statistics & numerical data Surveys and Questionnaires Teaching methods Tertiary Care Centers - statistics & numerical data Tobacco Tobacco smoke Tobacco Use - epidemiology Young Adult Young adults |
title | Tobacco use and its associated factors among students of medical college at tertiary care center of Eastern Nepal |
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