Smokeless Tobacco Use Among Pakistani Medical Students
Author Information
Author(s): Imam Sardar, Nawaz Haq, Sepah Yasir J, Pabaney Aqueel H, Ilyas Mahwish, Ghaffar Shehzad
Primary Institution: Aga Khan University Medical College
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence of smokeless tobacco use among Pakistani medical students?
Conclusion
The prevalence of smokeless tobacco use among medical students is concerning and requires targeted educational efforts.
Supporting Evidence
- 21.5% of students had used tobacco in some form.
- 6.4% were lifetime users of smokeless tobacco.
- 1.3% were daily users of smokeless tobacco.
- The most common form of smokeless tobacco was naswar.
Takeaway
Many medical students in Pakistan use smokeless tobacco, which is not good because they will be doctors who should help others quit smoking.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire was conducted among medical students from three colleges in Pakistan.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to convenience sampling and self-reported data.
Limitations
The study used convenience sampling and may not represent all Pakistani medical students.
Participant Demographics
455 males and 570 females, mean age 21 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
< 10-15
Confidence Interval
95% CI for odds ratios reported
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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