Tobacco Smoking and Use of Smokeless Tobacco and Their Association with Psychological Distress and Other Factors in a Rural District in Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study

Islam, Amirul; Walton, Alexandra

doi:10.1155/2019/1424592

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“…All countries globally have been affected by tobacco, but now this epidemic is shifting from high-income countries to LMICs including Bangladesh, a South Asian country, because of the international expansion of major tobacco companies [ 3 ]. Smoking tobacco and consuming smokeless tobacco (SLT) products are significant risk factors of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) [ 4 ]. A total of 126,000 deaths were caused by tobacco-related diseases in 2018 in Bangladesh [ 5 ].…”

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Changes in Tobacco Use Patterns during COVID-19 and Their Correlates among Older Adults in Bangladesh

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Ali

Rahman

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The present study explored the changes in tobacco use patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic and their correlates among older adults in Bangladesh. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 1032 older adults aged ≥60 years in Bangladesh through telephone interviews in October 2020. Participants’ characteristics and COVID-19-related information were gathered using a pretested semi-structured questionnaire. Participants were asked if they noted any change in their tobacco use patterns (smoking or smokeless tobacco) during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to pre-pandemic (6 months prior to the survey). Nearly half of the participants (45.6%) were current tobacco users, of whom 15.9% reported increased tobacco use during the COVID-19 pandemic and all others had no change in their tobacco use patterns. Tobacco use was significantly increased among the participants from rural areas, who had reduced communications during COVID-19 compared to pre-pandemic (OR = 2.76, 95%CI:1.51–5.03). Participants who were aged ≥70 years (OR = 0.33, 95% CI: 0.14–0.77), widowed (OR = 0.36, 95% CI: 0.13–1.00), had pre-existing, non-communicable, and/or chronic conditions (OR = 0.44, 95% CI :0.25–0.78), and felt themselves at the highest risk of COVID-19 (OR = 0.31, 95% CI: 0.15–0.62), had significantly lower odds of increased tobacco use. Policy makers and practitioners need to focus on strengthening awareness and raising initiatives to avoid tobacco use during such a crisis period.

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Changes in Tobacco Use Patterns during COVID-19 and Their Correlates among Older Adults in Bangladesh

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“…With the difficulty of cessation for earlier onset users, newer users are cumulatively added to older cohorts thus increasing the likelihood in older age. It is also thought that there might be a switch from smoked to smokeless tobacco in the later stages of the lifespan in a bid to minimise perceived health risks while retaining the nicotine addiction [ 32 ]. Other studies also agree with the higher odds of use in males [ 7 , 13 , 16 ], and this is likely due to their higher risk-taking behaviour and cultural/social acceptance.…”

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Prevalence, patterns and correlates of smokeless tobacco use in Nigerian adults: An analysis of the Global Adult Tobacco Survey

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Introduction The global tobacco epidemic contributes to more than 8 million deaths annually. However, most tobacco control interventions have been driven by an emphasis on smoked tobacco. Globally and more so in Nigeria, less attention has been paid to the similarly harmful smokeless tobacco (SLT) whose use appeals to a different demography. We examined the prevalence, patterns of use and correlates of SLT in Nigerian adults to guide targeted control efforts. Methods We conducted a secondary analysis of the 2012 Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) data. We obtained data on 9,765 non-institutionalised adults aged 15 years and older. Variables included current SLT use, sociodemographic characteristics and perceived harm of SLT use. We used Chi-square test to examine associations and binary logistic regression to assess predictors of current SLT use. All analyses were conducted with sample-weighted data. Results The prevalence of current SLT use was 1.9% of all adults. About 1.4% were daily users. The main types were snuff by nose (1.6%) and snuff by mouth (0.8%). There were higher odds of current SLT use for those in the South-East region (aOR = 13.99; 95% CI: 4.45–43.95), rural area residents (aOR = 1.56; 95% CI: 1.04–2.35), males (aOR = 4.43; 95% CI: 2.75–7.11), the 45–64 years age-group (aOR = 10.00; 95% CI: 4.12–24.29), those with no formal education (aOR = 2.67; 95% CI: 1.01–7.05), and those with no perception of harm from SLT use (aOR = 3.81, 95% CI: 2.61–5.56). Conclusion The prevalence of SLT use among Nigerian adults was low with clearly identified predictors. While a majority were aware of harm from SLT use, an unacceptably high proportion remain unaware. We recommended targeted interventions to increase awareness of the harmful effects of SLT use especially among residents of the South-East, those in rural areas, males, and individuals with no formal education. We also recommended a follow-up survey.

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“…A Canadian study of female smokers reported that female smokers were more likely to continue smoking during pregnancy which was associated with education and employment status 11 . Meanwhile, in Bangladesh, it was also reported that 51.0% of smokers were women, and 33.6% worked in various sectors 12 .…”

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Smoking Behavior among Female Worker in Indonesia Does Education Matter?

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Smoking behavior in women has a risk of fertility problems, the reproductive system, and many other health problems. This study was aimed at analyzing the effect of education level on smoking behavior among female workers in Indonesia. The samples used were a female worker. The sample size was 51,815 respondents. Apart from education, other independent variables analyzed were the place of residence, age, marital, wealth, and pregnant status. Determination of determinant by binary logistic regression. The results of the study informed that female workers with primary education were 0.456 times more likely than no education to become smokers. Female workers with secondary education are 0.428 times more likely than no education to become smokers. Female workers with higher education are 0.219 times more likely than no education to become smokers. The results of this analysis indicate that the higher the education level, the lower the possibility of female workers becoming smokers. Apart from the education level, 4 other variables were also found as predictors of smoking behavior among female workers, namely the place of residence, age, wealth, and pregnant status. It was concluded that the education level was a predictor of smoking behavior among female workers in Indonesia. The higher the education level, the lower the possibility of female workers becoming smokers.

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Tobacco Smoking and Use of Smokeless Tobacco and Their Association with Psychological Distress and Other Factors in a Rural District in Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study

Cited by 19 publications

References 36 publications

Changes in Tobacco Use Patterns during COVID-19 and Their Correlates among Older Adults in Bangladesh

Changes in Tobacco Use Patterns during COVID-19 and Their Correlates among Older Adults in Bangladesh

Prevalence, patterns and correlates of smokeless tobacco use in Nigerian adults: An analysis of the Global Adult Tobacco Survey

Smoking Behavior among Female Worker in Indonesia Does Education Matter?

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