Frequency–risk relationships between second-hand smoke exposure and respiratory symptoms among adolescents: a cross-sectional study in South China

Abstract Focus of Presentation Tobacco has always been a major public health issue. Being tobacco a major risk factor for so many diseases, it has also become a matter of concern in current situation of the pandemic. Tobacco smoking is not only harmful for the person who is actively smoking but also to ones who are in the vicinity of that smoke. There is plenty of evidence regarding harmful effects of both tobacco and inhaling tobacco smoke passively. This passive smoke is known as Second Hand Smoke. The aim of the study was to estimate percentage and sources of Second Hand Smoke exposure among pregnant women. It was a cross sectional study conducted among pregnant women registered at a Primary health centre. Findings Out of total participants, 62% were exposed to Second hand smoke. 33% participants were exposed to SHS at home only, 24% at public places only and 5 % were the one exposed both at home and public places. More than half (69%) of the participants were having inadequate knowledge about the harms caused by Second hand smoke Conclusions/Implications More than half of the participants were exposed to Second hand smoke. Inadequate knowledge among the participants about adverse effects of SHS exposure and insufficient Key messages Smoke-free homes should be promoted and health-care providers should ask pregnant women about their exposure to SHS and inform about the harms of SHS exposure during anti natal visits.

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Incense (bakhour) smoke exposure is associated with respiratory symptoms and impaired lung function among adults: A cross‐sectional study in Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

Indoor Air ◽

10.1111/ina.12833 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Noor Al Khathlan ◽

Zainab Al‐dabbus ◽

Noor Al‐khdir ◽

Maryam Al‐Matar ◽

Sajedah Al‐Nusaif ◽

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Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Lung Function ◽

Respiratory Symptoms ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Smoke Exposure ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Eastern Province ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Impaired Lung Function

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A cross-sectional study of secondhand smoke exposure and respiratory symptoms in non-current smokers in the U.S. trucking industry: SHS exposure and respiratory symptoms

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/1471-2458-13-93 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Francine Laden ◽

Yueh-Hsiu Chiu ◽

Eric Garshick ◽

S Katharine Hammond ◽

Jaime E Hart

Keyword(s):

Secondhand Smoke ◽

Respiratory Symptoms ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Smoke Exposure ◽

Trucking Industry ◽

Secondhand Smoke Exposure ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Shs Exposure ◽

The U.S

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Household Smoke-Exposure Risk from Cooking Fuels and Cooking Places in Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study

SSRN Electronic Journal ◽

10.2139/ssrn.3544813 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Mazbahul G Ahamad ◽

Fahian Tanin ◽

Nawaraj Shrestha

Keyword(s):

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Smoke Exposure ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Exposure Risk ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cooking Fuels

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Prevalence of COVID-19-like Symptoms among People Living with HIV, and Using Antiretroviral Therapy for Prevention and Treatment

Current HIV Research ◽

10.2174/1570162x18666200712175535 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 18 (5) ◽

pp. 373-380 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

SeyedAhmad SeyedAlinaghi ◽

Maryam Ghadimi ◽

Mahboubeh Hajiabdolbaghi ◽

Mehrnaz Rasoolinejad ◽

Ladan Abbasian ◽

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Keyword(s):

Respiratory Symptoms ◽

Antiretroviral Treatment ◽

Clinical Symptoms ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

People Living With Hiv ◽

Shortness Of Breath ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Limited Data ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Living With Hiv

Background: COVID-19 has spread globally with remarkable speed, and currently, there is limited data available exploring any aspect of the intersection between HIV and SARSCoV- 2 co-infection. Objective: To estimate the prevalence of clinical symptoms associated with COVID-19 among people living with HIV (PLWH) in Tehran, Iran. Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: A total of 200 PLWH were recruited through the positive club via sampling, and completed the symptom-based questionnaire for COVID-19, which was delivered by trained peers. Results: Of 200 participants, respiratory symptoms, including cough, sputum, and shortness of breath, were the most prevalent among participants, but only one person developed symptoms collectively suggested COVID-19 and sought treatments. Conclusions: It appears that existing infection with HIV or receiving antiretroviral treatment (ART) might reduce the susceptibility to the infection with SARS-CoV-2 or decrease the severity of the infection acquired. Further research is needed to understand causal mechanisms.

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