Use of Tobacco

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the frequency and trend of tobacco use among thedoctors of Medical University. Study Design: Cross-sectional survey. Period: 06 Months fromAug 2016 to Jan 2017. Setting: Medical College and Tertiary Care Hospital affiliated with MedicalUniversity of Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan. Methods: Collection of data through the modifiedquestionnaire of IUATLD, on a total of 140 doctors of Medical University, Larkana. Results:A total of 140 respondents, 116 were male and 24 were females. Out of 116 males, 65 (56%)were smokers and out of 24 females, 04(16.66%) were smokers. Sixty four (45.7%) were currentsmokers, 5(3.6%) were ex-smokers and 71(50.7%) were non-smokers. Majority 37(26.4%) ofsmokers start smoking between the age of 21-30 years. Most frequent form of tobacco usedis cigarettes. Non-smokers were affected by passive smoking in their environment. Majorityof smokers use caffeinated drink with smoking cigarettes. 23(16.4%) smokers need properguideline of smoking cessation plan. Conclusion: Mostly male doctors involved in smokingas compared to female doctors. Most of them lie in the moderate addiction index. There isa extreme need for special trainings in the educational institutes for both the students andteachers so that to make it smoke free zone.