Prevalence and predictors of tobacco and alcohol use among adults in rural area of Varanasi district
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 5
Abstract
Background: What is the extent of tobacco and alcohol use among adults in a rural area of Varanasi district? Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of tobacco and alcohol use among adults in a rural area and the factors associated with it. Materials and Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Chiraigaon Development Block of Varanasi district. 201 adults were included in the study. Data were collected by house-to-house survey. The World Health Organization STEPwise tool was used as the study instrument to assess the behavioral risk factors. Simple proportions were calculated and Chi-square and logistic regression was applied for statistical significance using SPSS Version 17. Results: Overall, the prevalence of tobacco use was 46.3%. About one-third of the females were using tobacco users. 15.9% of the subjects were current alcohol consumers. 31 out of 32 alcoholics were tobacco users. Conclusion: The study showed a high burden of tobacco and alcohol use was high in rural area.
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Richa Richa, Shamshad Ahmad, Gyan Prakash Singh, Chandra Pati Mishra
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- EP ID EP476026
- DOI 10.5455/ijmsph.2018.0204812022018
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