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Current and never smokers: differentials in characteristics, knowledge and perceptions.

R M Youssef1, S A Abou-Khatwa, H M Fouad

  • 1Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt.

Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal = La Revue De Sante De La Mediterranee Orientale = Al-Majallah Al-Sihhiyah Li-Sharq Al-Mutawassit
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This study found that tobacco use in Egypt differs by gender and education. Married men with lower education were more likely to smoke, while educated women were more likely to use tobacco.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Social Sciences

Background:

  • Tobacco use remains a significant global health concern, with varying prevalence and risk factors across different populations.
  • Understanding demographic and socioeconomic correlates of tobacco consumption is crucial for targeted public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the patterns and predictors of tobacco use in Alexandria, Egypt.
  • To compare current smokers with never smokers regarding their knowledge and perceptions of tobacco-related health hazards.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional interview survey was conducted comparing current smokers and never smokers.
  • Data were analyzed using logistic regression to identify independent predictors of tobacco use, including demographic, socioeconomic, and perceptual factors.

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Main Results:

  • Among men, tobacco use was associated with marriage and lower educational/occupational status (OR = 1.74).
  • Among women, tobacco use was significantly higher in those with a university degree (OR = 15.33).
  • Never smokers demonstrated greater knowledge and more favorable perceptions regarding tobacco's dangers and cessation benefits compared to current smokers.

Conclusions:

  • Tobacco use in Alexandria exhibits distinct patterns influenced by sex and socioeconomic status.
  • Educational attainment plays a contrasting role in tobacco use between men and women.
  • Enhanced health knowledge and perceptions are associated with non-smoking status, highlighting the importance of awareness campaigns.