Tobacco Use Among People with Mental Illness in Asia
Author Information
Author(s): Parul Parul, Joseph Bindu, Datta Sunil, Rahman Muhammad Aziz
Primary Institution: Federation University Australia
Hypothesis
What are the prevalence and predictors of tobacco use among people with mental illness in Asia?
Conclusion
The study found a high prevalence of tobacco use among people with mental illness in Asia, with various socio-demographic and clinical predictors identified.
Supporting Evidence
- Two in three people with mental illness are current smokers.
- The prevalence of tobacco use among this group ranges from 3.6% to 89.4%.
- Being male, separated, and unemployed are significant predictors of tobacco use.
- Most studies were conducted in tertiary care hospitals.
Takeaway
Many people with mental illness in Asia smoke tobacco, and there are specific reasons why they do it, like stress or lack of support.
Methodology
The review included 25 cross-sectional studies from various Asian countries focusing on tobacco use among individuals diagnosed with mental illness.
Potential Biases
Potential recall biases due to self-reporting methods in some studies.
Limitations
The review only included studies published in English and may not represent the general population of people with mental illness in Asia.
Participant Demographics
Participants were primarily adults diagnosed with severe mental illness, including schizophrenia and depression, with a mean age of approximately 39.9 years.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95%
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