Factors Associated with Intention and Attempt to Quit: A Study among Current Smokers in a Rural Community of West Bengal.
Indian J Community Med
; 46(2): 216-220, 2021.
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ABSTRACT
CONTEXT Tobacco smoking is one of the preventable causes of death. Global Adult Tobacco Survey 2 report showed that 19% Indian males were current smokers. It is important to find out factors which help smokers on smoking cessation, ultimately to prevent of lung and other morbidities. There are few community-based studies on intention and attempt to quit smoking in rural area. AIMS:
The present study aimed to determine the factors associated with intention and attempt to quit smoking among current smokers. SETTINGS ANDDESIGN:
A cross-sectional study was conducted from June to September 2019 among 198 male daily smokers residing in the rural field practice area of AllH and PH, Kolkata. SUBJECTS ANDMETHODS:
After cluster sampling, data were collected by predesigned schedule by the face-to-face interview.RESULTS:
151 (76.3%) study subjects intended to quit smoking. 63 (31.8%) study subjects attempted to quit in last 1 year. Thirty-one (47.5%) showed high-to-medium nicotine dependence. There was a significant association of intention to quit with agriculture as occupation (acquisitive crime [AOR]-2.17, confidence interval [CI]-1.01-4.63), low nicotine dependence (AOR-2.98, CI-1.43-6.21), doctor's advice (AOR = 2.84, CI-1.27-6.33), and family pressure (AOR = 2.16, CI-1.07-4.38). Attempt to quit was significantly associated with low nicotine dependence (AOR = 5.85, CI-2.85-12.00), family pressure (AOR = 2.94, CI-1.47-5.91).CONCLUSION:
Along with counseling to reduce nicotine dependence, comprehensive approach both from family members as well as health care providers, is vital to escalate the quitting behaviour in smoking habit.
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2021
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