N Sivasubramanian, B Mahalakshmi, Dilipkumar Jadav Hetvi, P Padma, Kamleshbhai Makwana Dhara, P Jamunarani, Mansuri Jamiraben Aasifmasud, Bharatbhai Macwan Ellis
Nootan College of Nursing, Sankalchand Patel University, Visnagar, Gujarat - 384315, India.
KMCH College of Nursing, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu - 641048, India.
Bioinformation. 2024 Jul 31;20(7):731-734. doi: 10.6026/973206300200731. eCollection 2024.
Tobacco chewing remains a prevalent health issue globally, particularly in India, where it is deeply ingrained in cultural practices. This study evaluates the impact of a structured teaching program on knowledge regarding the ill effects of tobacco chewing among adults enrolled in arts and commerce colleges in Patan, India. A quasi-experimental design was employed, with 100 participants recruited from arts and commerce colleges. The structured teaching program included educational sessions covering the harmful effects of tobacco chewing and cessation strategies. Pre and post-test knowledge assessments were conducted using a self-structured questionnaire. The majority of participants were aged 15-17 years (75%), male (75%), and from urban areas (58.33%). Significant improvements in knowledge scores were observed following the intervention (pretest mean score = 11.5, posttest mean score = 44.38), with a significant difference between pre and post-test scores (t = 11.38, p < 0.001). Associations between pre-test knowledge scores and demographic variables such as gender, education, type of family, area of residence, father's education and occupation, monthly income, history of illness, and previous knowledge were identified (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The study underscores the significance of targeted health education programs in addressing tobacco-related health risks and promoting public health. By enhancing awareness and knowledge among adults, such interventions contribute to fostering behavior change and reducing the burden of tobacco-related diseases.
嚼烟在全球范围内仍是一个普遍存在的健康问题，尤其是在印度，它深深植根于文化习俗之中。本研究评估了一项结构化教学计划对印度帕坦市文科和商学院成年学生关于嚼烟不良影响的知识的影响。采用了准实验设计，从文科和商学院招募了100名参与者。结构化教学计划包括涵盖嚼烟有害影响和戒烟策略的教育课程。使用自行编制的问卷进行了干预前后的知识评估。大多数参与者年龄在15 - 17岁之间（75%），男性（75%），来自城市地区（58.33%）。干预后知识得分有显著提高（预测试平均得分 = 11.5，后测试平均得分 = 44.38），预测试和后测试得分之间存在显著差异（t = 11.38，p < 0.001）。确定了预测试知识得分与人口统计学变量之间的关联，如性别、教育程度、家庭类型、居住地区、父亲的教育程度和职业、月收入、疾病史和先前知识（p < 0.05）。结论：该研究强调了针对性健康教育计划在应对与烟草相关的健康风险和促进公共卫生方面的重要性。通过提高成年人的意识和知识，此类干预措施有助于促进行为改变并减轻与烟草相关疾病的负担。
