Prevalence of Smoking among Faculties of Medical and Dental College of Aljouf University – A Cross Sectional Study
Journal Title: National Journal of Research in Community Medicine - Year 2016, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Introduction: Smoking is one of the major public health issue throughout the world. Teachers are considered as role model for the students on smoking habits. Also, a non smoker faculty and personnel can involve smoking prevention program better than smoking personnel. Hence, it is essential to take necessary steps to ensure healthy habits among faculties of the university. Methodology: This was a cross sectional study aimed to estimate prevalence of smoking and behavior and complaints associated with smoking among smokers among faculties of college of medicine and dentistry of Aljouf University. Structured questionnaire was administered among male faculties to assess their smoking status. Data analysis were done by using SPSS Version 17. Results: Mean age of the smokers from study participants is 47 (+3). The mean age to start their smoking habit is 17 (+ 2). Most of the smokers have the smoking habit of long duration (25 + 3) years. Most common cause for initiate smoking habit among respondents were are curiosity (43.7%), friend’s influence (37.5%) and school conflicts (37.5%). Complaints due to smoking among smokers in current study were cough (65.6%), pharyngitis – sinusitis (56.3%) and head ache (37.5%). The present study also found that majority (65.6%) of smoker want to quit smoking.
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Ashokkumar T
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