2018
DOI: 10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20183992
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Exploring practices of tobacco consumption and preparedness towards tobacco cessation amongst primary health care physicians in a selected district of Maharashtra, India

Abstract: Background: There is limited published evidence about their preparedness and practices regarding tobacco cessation amongst them. Hence, a study was undertaken to assess knowledge, attitude, and practices in the above context amongst the doctors working in the government health set up in Maharashtra.Methods: A cross sectional study was undertaken in a randomly selected district of Maharashtra. Out of 112 primary health care doctors, 74 (66%) participated in the study. Strict confidentially was maintained during… Show more

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“…In the present study, 23.37% of medical officers consumed tobacco and preferred smoking form, as compared to study by Wani and Uplap,[ 28 ] in which 25.67% of physician in PHCs consumed tobacco and also preferred smoking form.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 58%
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“…In the present study, 23.37% of medical officers consumed tobacco and preferred smoking form, as compared to study by Wani and Uplap,[ 28 ] in which 25.67% of physician in PHCs consumed tobacco and also preferred smoking form.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 58%
“…In the same study,[ 27 ] females consume tobacco more than males. In the study conducted by Wani and Uplap,[ 28 ] male respondents consumed more tobacco than females.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%