Title:
Factors Contributing to Use of Smokeless Tobacco in State of Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors:
Suhail, Danish
Place:
Amsterdam
Publisher:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute [etc.]
Year:
2017
PAGE:
47
Language:
En
Subject:
Health and Poverty
Keywords:
Smokless Tobacco, SLT, Uttar Pradesh, India
Abstract:
Smokeless tobacco use and ill effects have a very high impact on oral hygiene. I came across the topic of smokeless tobacco during my graduate degree in dental surgery. I became aware of the widespread use of SLT in India while attending clinics where I came across large number of smokeless tobacco users. During these interactions, I tried to explore the main factors that influenced them to use tobacco and also their knowledge regarding it. In past years I have been working with a non government organization called SOCH to spread awareness regarding smokeless tobacco and its impact. My work has been closely related to counselling, observing behaviours and assessment of factors influencing tobacco use in the population. I believe that if we understand the factors influencing smokeless tobacco use, interventions targeting these factors can be designed. By this work, I aim to indulge more deeply into exploring the various factors that impact tobacco use and hope my thesis can inform the current intervention programs and policies related to smokeless tobacco. This thesis entails a detailed literature review regarding the different factors that contribute to use of smokeless tobacco in Uttar Pradesh. The thesis uses an epidemiological framework to analyse the different factors that could contribute to use of SLT in India. The purpose of this study is to inform the current tobacco control policies and help in formulating more effective SLT control laws.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institute)
Country:
India
Region:
South Asia
Training:
Master of International Health
Category:
Research
Right:
@ 2017 Suhail
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
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