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Authors
Affiliations
1 Dept. of Nursing, Korea National Open University, KP
2 Dept. of Nursing, KNOU, KP
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 10, No 12 (2019), Pagination: 1267-1272
Abstract
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to identify the factors influencing paan-use cessation intention (PUCI) among Bangladeshi women to obtain basic data for the development of paan-use cessation (PUC) programs.
Method/Statistical analysis: 173 Bangladeshi women participated in the study between May and June 2019. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square, factor analysis, t-test, and logistic regression analysis.
Findings: Among participants, 54.3% had PUCI. Factors influencing PUCI were attempt at PUC in the past year, recognizing the need for education on PUC, PUC attitude, and secondary dependence motives.
Improvements/Applications: Customized PUC programs should be developed based on Bangladesh women’ demographic and paan-use characteristics, actively encouraging attitude formation related PUC.
Keywords
Chewing Tobacco, Tobacco Dependence, Tobacco Use Cessation, Intention, Bangladeshi Women.
