Towards a better understanding of the psychosocial determinants associated with adults’ use of smokeless tobacco in the Jazan Region of Saudi Arabia: a qualitative study

Towards a better understanding of the psychosocial determinants associated with adults’ use of smokeless tobacco in the Jazan Region of Saudi Arabia: a qualitative study

Abstract Background Most diagnosed oral cancer cases in Saudi Arabia are in the Jazan region. A common type of smokeless tobacco "Shammah" is prevalent in this region. This study aimed to gain an in-depth understanding of the possible psychosocial determinants of Shammah consumption among...

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Main Authors: Ibtisam Moafa, Rik Crutzen, Bart van den Borne, Mohammed Jafer, Maan Shabi, Ahmed Al-khaldi, Ahmed Abu-Zawah, Hameed Al-jabri, Ismaeel Hedad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Psychosocial determinants
Smokeless tobacco
Shammah
Saudi Arabia
Qualitative research
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-13120-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-13120-0

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