No Smoke Left Behind- Knowledge, Attitudes and Usage of Smokeless Tobacco from the Lens of the Public: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study from Pakistan
Hammad Atif Irshad,
Sajjan Raja,
Hamzah Jehanzeb
et al.
Abstract:Background
Smokeless tobacco (SLT) encompasses products that are not burnt but instead consumed orally or nasally. One-third of tobacco is consumed in the smokeless form in South Asia. Despite its widespread usage, there has been limited empirical research on the prevalence of and factors influencing SLT consumption in Pakistan. This study aimed to provide an assessment of SLT knowledge, attitudes, and usage in Pakistan.
Methods
Using an online questionnaire, a cross-sectional survey was conducted across Pa… Show more
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