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    EP1.10 - Prevention and Tobacco Control (ID 200)

    • Event: WCLC 2019
    • Type: E-Poster Viewing in the Exhibit Hall
    • Track: Prevention and Tobacco Control
    • Presentations: 1
    • Moderators:
    • Coordinates: 9/08/2019, 08:00 - 18:00, Exhibit Hall
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      EP1.10-01 - Sociodemographic Characteristics and Perceptions of Tobacco Work and Hazards in a Rural Community of Nigeria (ID 138)

      08:00 - 18:00  |  Author(s): Onyinye Emmanuella Ekesi

      • Abstract

      Background

      Introduction

      One of the major preventable causes of death is tobacco use and tobacco workers are exposed to a lot of hazards including physical, chemical, psychosocial and biological hazards but unfortunately many are unaware of these hazards.

      The aim of this study was to determine the Socio-demographic characteristics and perception of tobacco work and hazards in a rural community of Nigeria.

      Method

      Methodology

      A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out among 326 tobacco workers selected using a two-stage sampling method. Data was collected using anonymous pre-tested interviewer-administered questionnaires adapted from the Global Adult Tobacco Survey. Odd ratios and 95% confidence intervals were computed and P values of < 0.05 were considered statistically significant.

      Result

      Results

      Of the 326 respondents ,4(1.2%) were between 11-20 years, 52(16.0% ) between 21-30 years,70(21.5%) between 31-40 years,88(27%) between 41-50 years,61(18.7% ) between 51-60 years,28 (8.5% ) between 61-70 years ,13(4.0% ) between 71-80 while 10 (3.1% )between 81-90.The age range of respondents was 20-70 years with a mean of 42.18 ± 15.412 years. Also, 264(81.0%) were males and 62(19.0%) were females. For marital status,83(25.5% ) were single,183(56.1%1.5% ) married, 5(1.5% ) divorced, 51(15.6%) widowed while 4( 1.2%) were separated. Also,113 (34.7% ) had only primary education,135(41.4% ) had secondary education, 28 (8.5% ) had tertiary education while 50 ( 15.3%) had no formal education. Only about half, 175(49.9%) knew that tobacco is dangerous to health, 250 people (76.7 %%) were aware that tobacco is associated with tooth decay while 65(19.8 %) were aware that it is associated with lung cancer.

      Age ( p<0.0001), male gender (p<0.0001), and lower educational attainment (p<0.0001) were associated with a poor perception of the relationship between tobacco and lung cancer.

      Conclusion

      Conclusion

      Efforts targeted at raising tobacco workers’ awareness of the health effects of tobacco especial lung cancers are needed in rural communities. Programs should be directed at young males with lower levels of education.

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    P2.10 - Prevention and Tobacco Control (ID 176)

    • Event: WCLC 2019
    • Type: Poster Viewing in the Exhibit Hall
    • Track: Prevention and Tobacco Control
    • Presentations: 1
    • Moderators:
    • Coordinates: 9/09/2019, 10:15 - 18:15, Exhibit Hall
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      P2.10-14 - Prevalence, Pattern, and Intention to Quit Use of Smoked Tobacco in a Rural Community in South Eastern Nigeria (ID 233)

      10:15 - 18:15  |  Author(s): Onyinye Emmanuella Ekesi

      • Abstract

      Background

      Introduction

      Prevalence studies have consistently reported higher rates of tobacco use in the South-Eastern parts of Nigeria but little is known about the pattern and intention to quit use of smoked tobacco in these parts of the country. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, pattern, and intention to quit use of smoked tobacco, among residents of Ukpo community of southeastern Nigeria.

      Method

      A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out among 490 residents of Ukpo community selected using a two-stage sampling method. Data was collected using anonymous pre-tested interviewer-administered questionnaires adapted from the Global Adult Tobacco Survey. Odd ratios and 95% confidence intervals were computed and P values of < 0.05 were considered statistically significant.

      Result

      The results showed that there were male respondents 300(61.2%) than females 190(38.8%). The age range was 20-70 years with a mean of 42.18 ± 15.412 years. About one quarter, 116 (23.7%) were ever-users of smoked tobacco with 69 (14.8%) remaining as current users. Cigarette 93 (80.2%) was the most common form used. Majority 41(59%) use within 5 minutes after waking up, 11 (15%) within 6-10 minutes, 3 (4%) within 31-60 minutes.

      The highest prevalence was among the age group 81-100 with 4 people (66.7%) followed by age group 71-80 with 4 people (36.4%). More males 105(35.0%) than females 11(5.8%) were ever users. For marital status, the highest prevalence was among widowed with 36 people (83.7%).

      Of 116 smokers who visited the hospital, only 36(16.7%) were asked if they use smoked tobacco and 29 (25%) were advised to stop and 68 (58.6%) were willing to quit. Majority of people tried to quit through counseling at a cessation clinic 22 (10.2%), followed by nicotine replacement therapy 15 (6.9%).

      Age (p<0.055) male gender (p<0.0001), tribe (p<0.003), and low educational attainment (p<0.003) were significantly associated with smoking.

      Conclusion

      Efforts targeted at raising community awareness of the health effects of smoked tobacco use are needed in rural communities where tobacco use is disproportionately high. Programs should be directed at older males with lower levels of education.