Knowledge, Attitude and Practice regarding smoking among medical students
Journal Title: Public Health Review - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Tobacco smoking is a risk factor for many disease and cancers and one of the leading causes of death. Smoking is rampant among medical students all over the world. This study has been aimed at studying the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding smoking and awareness of smoking related legislation among medical students. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out among the medical students in a Medical college. All students given consent were interviewed using a pre-designed and pretested questionnaire at a convenient time. Study and confidentiality aspects were explained to the students. Data were collected regarding knowledge, attitude and practice of smoking. Results: Prevalence of smoking was 18% among male students and nil among female students. Mean age of starting smoking was 18 years. 68% were daily smoker, and smoke 10 or fewer cigarettes daily. 44% got influenced by friends in initiating smoking. 63% smoker have smoker in friends or family. 36% of smokers have habit of alcohol consumption associated with smoking. 32% did not aware of legislation related to smoking. 20% students are aware that smoking is banned in educational institution. Conclusion: Students are trying to quite the smoking, support from friends and family could contribute significantly in helping them. Awareness regarding legislation related to smoking should be incorporated in students counseling activities.
Authors and Affiliations
Sultan Rizwan Ahmad, Mohammad Abdul Thaher, Addepalli Chandrasekhar
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