Determinants of tobacco use patterns and predictors of quit among older women in India: Findings from the study on global aging and adult health
Introduction Despite low prevalence of tobacco smoking among women in India, smokeless tobacco (SLT) use constitutes a significantly higher burden. There is limited previous research in the field of tobacco use and quitting behavior particularly in older women in India. The study aims to ascertain t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2024-01-01
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Series: | Pneumon |
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Online Access: | https://www.pneumon.org/Determinants-of-tobacco-use-patterns-and-predictors-nof-quit-among-older-women-in,175144,0,2.html |
Summary: | Introduction
Despite low prevalence of tobacco smoking among women
in India, smokeless tobacco (SLT) use constitutes a significantly higher burden.
There is limited previous research in the field of tobacco use and quitting
behavior particularly in older women in India. The study aims to ascertain the
prevalence, patterns, and sociodemographic determinants of tobacco use and
predictors of quit among older women in India.
Methods
Cross-sectional and nationally representative data from the first
and second wave of WHO's Study on global Ageing and Adult Health (SAGE
2007 and 2015) were analyzed. Outcome variables included smoking and
SLT use, with quit status assessed, while explanatory variables encompassed
sociodemographic characteristics like age, education level, marital status, body
mass index, religion, ethnicity, residence, wealth quintiles, and mother tongue.
Results
We observed a reduction in the prevalence of tobacco use in
any form among women from 34.17% (SAGE-1) to 18.17% (SAGE-2). The
prevalence of current tobacco use in any form was 9.89% (n=352; 95% CI:
8.74–11.17), tobacco smoking was 9.42% (n=331; 95% CI: 8.29–10.69),
while the prevalence of current SLT use was 12.3% (n=454; 95% CI: 10.99–
13.72). Muslim women had significantly higher odds of using SLT compared to
Hindu women (AOR=1.86; 95% CI: 1.24–2.69). Successful quit after initiation
to SLT use was reported in only 7.62% of the women. Women from scheduled
caste ethnicity were less likely to achieve a successful quit (AOR=0.70; 95%
CI: 0.09–5.81) compared to other caste groups.
Conclusions
Approximately one in five older women used tobacco, with
higher prevalence than GATS data, underscoring the need for continued
surveillance and focused public health efforts. Furthermore, quit rates in female
SLT users continue to be very low suggesting the need for strengthening
access, availability, and affordability of tobacco cessation services to promote
successful quitting behavior. |
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ISSN: | 1105-848X 1791-4914 |