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Psycho-social study of cigarette smoking
A K Tandon1, P K Chaturvedi, A L Dubey
1Reader in Psychiatry, M.L.N. Medical College, Allahabad.
Indian Journal of Psychiatry
|September 20, 2011
Summary
This study found that 30.79% of medical students smoke, with higher rates among married students from rural areas. Smoking intensity increased with career progression and was linked to family history and psychological distress.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Public Health
- Psychology
Background:
- Smoking remains a significant public health concern globally.
- Understanding smoking prevalence and associated factors among medical students is crucial for targeted interventions.
- Medical students represent a key demographic for studying health behaviors due to their future role in patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of smoking among medical students.
- To investigate the demographic, social, and psychological factors associated with smoking in this population.
- To identify potential risk factors for smoking initiation and maintenance in medical education.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 854 medical students who adequately completed a questionnaire.
- Data collected included demographic information, smoking status, family history of smoking, and psychological characteristics.
- Statistical analysis was used to identify associations between smoking habits and various factors.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of smoking among the surveyed medical students was 30.79%.
- Smoking was more prevalent among married students and those from rural backgrounds.
- Smoking intensity correlated positively with advancement in medical studies, and a strong association with family history of smoking was found.
- Psychological factors such as examination worry, unexplained unhappiness, and interpersonal relationship issues were significantly linked to smoking.
Conclusions:
- A substantial proportion of medical students engage in smoking, influenced by demographic and social factors.
- Family history and specific psychological stressors are strongly associated with smoking habits in this group.
- Interventions targeting medical students should address these identified risk factors to reduce smoking prevalence.
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