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Prevalence and Predictors of Smoking among Gambian Men: A Cross-Sectional National WHO STEP Survey

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  • Bai Cham

    (Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Atlantic Road, Fajara, Banjul 273, The Gambia
    Department of Public Health, University of The Gambia, Brikama Campus, Brikama, Serrekunda 3530, The Gambia
    Research Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, UK)

  • Shaun Scholes

    (Research Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, UK)

  • Nora E. Groce

    (Research Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, UK)

  • Jennifer S. Mindell

    (Research Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, UK)

Abstract

Background: Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the world, with a higher burden in low- and middle-income countries. The aim of this study was to quantify the prevalence and predictors of smoking among Gambian men using nationally representative data. Methods: Data was collected in 2010 from a random, nationally representative sample of 4111 adults aged 25–64 years (78% response rate) using the World Health Organization (WHO) STEPwise cross-sectional survey methods. Our analyses focused on men with valid information on smoking status ( n = 1766) because of the low prevalence of smoking among women (1%). Results: The prevalence of current smoking among men was 31.4% (95% CI: 27.2–35.9). The median age of starting smoking was 19 years; 25% started before the age of 18 years and 10% started aged 8–10 years. Rural residence, underweight, and hypertension were significantly associated with smoking. Conclusion: The study reveals a high prevalence of smoking among Gambian men. It is evident that cigarettes are obtained by minors in The Gambia, as a high proportion of current smokers started at a young age. Advice and support to quit smoking should be extended to all smokers regardless of their age and whether or not they have any underlying health conditions.

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  • Bai Cham & Shaun Scholes & Nora E. Groce & Jennifer S. Mindell, 2019. "Prevalence and Predictors of Smoking among Gambian Men: A Cross-Sectional National WHO STEP Survey," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(23), pages 1-12, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:16:y:2019:i:23:p:4719-:d:291232
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