scholarly journals Tobacco menace near educational institutions of Mandya city, South Karnataka

Author(s):  
Harish B. R. ◽  
Vinay M. ◽  
Ashwini D. ◽  
Bindiya J. ◽  
Mythily M. R.

Background: Tobacco kills more than 7 million people a year. India has one of the world’s heaviest tobacco-related health burdens. The government of India has enacted the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) 2003 to control the factors which favor the use of tobacco products. The present study was taken up with the objective to determine the proportion of educational institutions having display boards prohibiting tobacco sales and use, having advertisements & tobacco selling outlets nearby and to assess the awareness regarding rules for tobacco sales among the persons selling tobacco products in these outlets.Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted from October to December 2017, in all the educational institutions of Mandya city using a pretested, structured questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics was used for analysis.Results: Of the 92 educational institutions 13 (14.1%) had “No smoking” display boards. 30 (32.6%) had the display board that sale of tobacco products is prohibited within a radius of 100 yards of the educational institution. 146 tobacco selling outlets were present near the 71 educational institutions. 19 (13.0%) sellers knew that sale of tobacco products is prohibited within a radius of 100 yards of the educational institution.Conclusions: One sixth of the educational institutions had “No smoking” display boards and one third had display board that stated that the sale of tobacco products was prohibited within a radius of 100 yards of the educational institution. The awareness regarding sale of tobacco products was inadequate among the persons selling tobacco products.

Author(s):  
Cheol Min Lee ◽  
Choon-Young Kim ◽  
Kiheon Lee ◽  
Sungroul Kim

Since the advent of heated tobacco products in June 2017 in South Korea, the sale of heated tobacco products accounted for 10.5% of total tobacco sales in 2019. However, the decreasing trend in total tobacco sales is gradually weakening and the number of visitors using stop smoking services has also dropped. This study examines the association between the use of new tobacco products and related products and cessation behaviors. A cross-sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire was conducted from March 2019 to July 2019 for 2831 adult tobacco users. The difference in rates of quit attempts using the type of tobacco products and related products in the past year were noted (55.6% (any cigarette smoker), 46.7% (any e-cigarette user), and 39.6% (any heated tobacco product user)). About a 30% increase in quit attempts was observed for the triple users of either conventional cigarette or heated tobacco product than exclusive users. Exclusive heated tobacco product and e-cigarette users were approximately 40% and 20% less likely to quit the product they used than exclusive cigarette smokers, respectively. These findings can explain recent occurrences in South Korea, such as the reduction of visitors at smoking cessation clinics and the attenuation of the decline in tobacco sales.


2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (e1) ◽  
pp. e13-e15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ansuman Panigrahi ◽  
Dheeraj Sharma

BackgroundThe Government of India has been issuing notifications regarding packaging and labelling rules for tobacco products since 2003 under the ‘Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act’ (COTPA) guidelines.MethodsThe present cross-sectional study was carried out during November 2016 to March 2017 to assess the extent of compliance with the COTPA prescribed packaging and labelling rules for packages of tobacco products marketed in 11 slum areas of Bhubaneswar, India. From 81 retail outlets, 42 different brands of tobacco products were purchased which consisted of 23 in smoking form (17 brands of cigarette, 6 brands of bidi) and 19 in smokeless form (9 brands of gutkha, 4 brands of khaini and 6 brands of betel quid with tobacco).ResultsIn most of the product packages, particularly in smokeless tobacco, the health warnings were not in compliance with the COTPA specifications. In a majority of the tobacco brands (69.0%), specified health warnings occupied less than the prescribed size of 85% of the principal display area of the package. Misleading descriptors and promotional messages were also present.ConclusionThe tobacco products marketed in Bhubaneswar slums were not in compliance with the packaging and labelling rules specified by COTPA. This underscores the need for strict implementation of COTPA guidelines and enforcement measures to assure full compliance.


2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Adriana Barbosa Olimpia Felipe ◽  
Cláudia Umbelina Baptista Andrade ◽  
Fábio De Souza Terra ◽  
Betânia Arantes Alckmin ◽  
Tatiana Westin da Silveira Ávila

ABSTRACTObjective: to describe the adolescents’ knowledge on contraceptives methods. Method: this is about a cross-sectional study, from quantitative approach, carried out in two schools, one public and one private, in Alfenas city, Minas Gerais state, Brazil. The sample consisted of 180 adolescents. The study was approved by the Ethics in Research Unifenas (Protocol 122/08). To collect used a structured questionnaire with questions. Results: it was found that most subjects were female, the most known and used was the male condom, 25% of subjects reported not using any method. As the guidelines on the use of contraceptive methods, respectively in public and private schools, said they had been school, television and magazines. Conclusion: the level of knowledge among adolescents about contraceptive methods presented similar independent educational institution, and that the nurse has the scientific knowledge to work in the education of adolescents against contraceptive methods. Descriptors: contraception; adolescent; sexually transmitted diseases; nursing.RESUMOObjetivo: identificar o conhecimento de adolescentes sobre métodos anticoncepcionais. Método: estudo descritivo, transversal, de abordagem quantitativa, desenvolvido em duas instituições de ensino, uma pública e a outra privada, no município de Alfenas-MG. A amostra constitui-se de 180 adolescentes após o estudo ter sido aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da Unifenas (protocolo nº 122/08). Para a coleta de dados utilizou-se um questionário com questões estruturadas. Resultados: verificou-se que a maioria dos sujeitos era do sexo feminino, o método mais conhecido e utilizado foi o preservativo masculino, 25% dos sujeitos referiram não usar nenhum método. Quanto as orientações sobre o uso dos métodos anticoncepcionais, respectivamente na escola pública e privada, afirmaram ter sido escola;  televisão e revistas. Conclusão: o nível de conhecimento dos adolescentes sobre métodos anticoncepcionais apresentou-se semelhante independente da instituição de ensino, e que o enfermeiro tem conhecimento cientifico para atuar na educação dos adolescentes frente aos métodos anticoncepcionais. Descritores: anticoncepcionais; adolescente; doenças sexualmente transmissíveis; enfermagem.RESUMENObjetivo: describir los conocimientos de los adolescentes sobre los anticonceptivos. Método: estudio transversal y cuantitativo, realizado en dos escuelas, una pública y otra privada, en Alfenas-MG. La muestra estuvo constituida por 180 adolescentes. El estudio fue aprobado por la Ética en la Investigación Unifenas (Protocolo 122/08). Para recoger utilizó un cuestionario estructurado con preguntas. Resultados: se encontró que la mayoría son del sexo femenino, el más conocido y utilizado fue el preservativo masculino, el 25% de los sujetos declararon que no utilizaban un método. Puesto que las Directrices sobre el uso de métodos anticonceptivos, respectivamente, en escuelas públicas y privadas, dijeron que había sido la escuela, la televisión y revistas. Conclusión: el nivel de conocimiento de los adolescentes sobre los métodos anticonceptivos presentan similares institución educativa independiente, y que la enfermera tiene el conocimiento científico para trabajar en la educación de los adolescentes contra los métodos anticonceptivos. Descriptores: anticoncepción; adolescentes; enfermedades de transmisión sexual; enfermería. 


Author(s):  
Mukesh Lekhala ◽  
Rekha Acharya

Background: Anemia in pregnancy is a worldwide problem, but it is most prevalent in the developing world. Anemia during pregnancy affects both mother’s and her child’s health. Globally, the prevalence of anemia is 74% among pregnant women, and in India, it ranges from 19% to 61%. Anemia during pregnancy will lead to consequences such as fetal anemia, low birth weight, preterm delivery, intrauterine growth restriction, and perinatal mortality. Anemia during pregnancy and its consequences can be prevented and treated if diagnosed on time. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at maternity wards of P B M hospital, attached to S P Medical College, Bikaner. The study was conducted for a period of 2 months. Women aged 15-49 yrs. Who had undergone delivery and having ANC record were include in the study after taking informed consent for participation in the study. The data were collected using semi?structured questionnaire. Results: Out of 1090 women 91.3% women were anemic. Prevalence of anemia was higher(95.3%) in women with less than 3 ANC visit as compare to women with 3 or more ANC visit. Conclusion: The prevalence of anemia among pregnant women was high in our study and also seen is various studies in different parts of the country. This continuing high burden of anemia could be mainly due to lack of utilization of the services provided by the government Keywords: Anemia; Hemoglobin Status; Pregnant Women


Author(s):  
Srinivas Ravoori ◽  
Suresh Chand Yaddanapalli ◽  
Parveen Sultana Shaik ◽  
Nizampatnam P. M. Pavani ◽  
Harsh Chowdary Kommineni ◽  
...  

Background: This study determined to know the awareness and attitude towards the state prohibition of smoking in public places law.Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study design. 400 consenting respondents recruited using a convenience sampling method were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire covering their smoking pattern, awareness and attitude towards the law of prohibition of smoking in public places in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh State. Data was analysed using descriptive, Chi-square and Pearson correlation.Results: About 95.3% of the participants agreed that they do not encourage smoking in public places and 99% of them supported the proposition that smoking in public places causes problems to others where 53.8% supports ban of tobacco and 92% of participants perceived that implementing laws can prevent smoking in public places. 83% of participants restrict a person smoking in public places and only 3.3% of participants are aware of the act done by the government. 74% of the participants stated that television is the prime source of information that is effective in preventing smoking in public places followed by radio (8.5%) and cinema halls (7.8%).Conclusions: There is poor awareness and attitude towards the law of prohibition of smoking in public places in Guntur. It is necessary to increase sensitization of the general public and enforcement of the COTPA act.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1282-1300
Author(s):  
Megawati Simanjuntak ◽  
Siti Umiyati

Nowadays, consumers are faced with many options for formal educational institutions. To choose the best institution, consumers need to be well educated and well informed. This research aimed to analyze the influence of demographic, social, and economic characteristics toward formal educational institution consumer empowerment. This research used a cross-sectional study of 52 respondents. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential analysis. The consumer’s empowerment index in this research was 54.34, which was included in the capable category. The result showed that early adult (19-24 years) females who were highly educated and were not having a job with ≤ Rp3,204,551 income per month were the most empowered group of respondents than others. Regression analysis revealed that age influenced the consumer empowerment index. T-test analysis of the consumer empowerment based on characteristics is not significantly different.


2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-13
Author(s):  
G Rajesh ◽  
Ravi Priyanka ◽  
Ashwini Rao ◽  
Shenoy Ramya ◽  
Pai BH Mithun

ABSTRACT Context Tobacco is the foremost cause of preventable death and disease in the world today, and India is the second largest consumer of tobacco products in the world. The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) promulgated in 2003 by the Government of India, not only mandates ban on the sale of tobacco within a 100-yard radius around schools, but also provides guidelines for tobacco-free schools. Aim To determine if the provisions of the COTPA are being complied with, in Mangaluru, India. Materials and methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 30 randomly selected schools in Mangaluru, India. Information was collected regarding sale of tobacco at vendor locations within 100-yard radius of these schools. An interview schedule was administered to the representative of the school, pertaining to the guidelines for tobacco-free schools. Statistical analysis used The data were coded and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 11.5. The level of statistical significance was kept at p < 0.05. Results There were 48 shops located within 100-yard radius of the schools, out of which 46 (95.8%) sold single cigarettes but only one shop displayed surrogate advertisement. Among the 30 schools surveyed, only 3 (10%) displayed signages prohibiting smoking. Although the guidelines for tobacco-free schools explicitly state that all schools must have a copy of the COTPA, only 3 (10.0%) schools maintained a copy. Conclusion This study showed that there was a widespread violation of Section 6 of the COTPA 2003 in Mangaluru, India. How to cite this article Priyanka R, Rao A, Rajesh G, Ramya S, Mithun PBH. Compliance with Statutory Tobacco Guidelines in and around Schools in Mangaluru, India: An Observational Study. World J Dent 2017;8(1):10-13.


Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 1137
Author(s):  
Trinidad Luque-Vara ◽  
Elisabet Fernández-Gómez ◽  
Marta Linares-Manrique ◽  
Silvia Navarro-Prado ◽  
María Angustias Sánchez-Ojeda ◽  
...  

The main objective of the study was to assess the perception of non-university teachers in the city of Melilla to help students with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM), as well as their attitudes towards helping these students in diabetic emergencies. This observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study analyzed the answers given by 441 teachers from 25 public institutions in the city of Melilla to a survey on the attitude and perception regarding the capacity of educational institutions (16 questions) to help and manage students with T1DM. Out of 47.6% of teachers who represent having had students with TIDM, only 4.8% acknowledged having been trained in diabetes. The percentage that has experienced a hypoglycaemia episode at the institution was 29.9%. More than half of participants acknowledged that their educational institution is not prepared to manage diabetic emergencies. Only 5.7% stated their institutions have glucagon in their first-aid kit and less than half of participants (44.7%) would be willing to administer it if necessary. Teachers of educational institutions believe they have not been particularly trained in the care of students living with T1DM and point out that their educational institutions are not prepared to help in diabetic emergencies.


Author(s):  
Jitendra Kumar Kummar ◽  
Kamlesh Jain ◽  
Nirmal Verma ◽  
Ashish Sinha ◽  
Dhiraj Bhawnani ◽  
...  

Background: Use of tobacco has been proven to be one of the leading causes of preventable premature deaths and diseases across the globe. The global adult tobacco survey (GATS) India report 2009-10 estimates 34.6% of India’s adult population use tobacco in some form or other. The government of India has taken various initiatives for tobacco control by enacting comprehensive tobacco control legislation (Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act {COTPA}, 2003). The objective of the study was to assess the level of compliance of section 4 of COTPA in public places of Raipur.Methods: A cross sectional observational study was conducted in Raipur. The study was done around 480 public places for observing the compliance of section 4 of COTPA.Results: From the total 480 public places visited, 36.9% public places displayed “No Smoking” signage, out of 117 public places where “No Smoking” signage displayed only 11.3% were as per the COTPA specification. Only 12.3% of public places active smoking was observed during visit.Conclusions: This finding suggests a poor level of compliance of section 4 of COTPA in Raipur. Although the law has been drafted comprehensively, it is implemented only to certain extent.


1970 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-104
Author(s):  
Abida Sultana ◽  
Sayema Awais ◽  
Aashi Mughal ◽  
Bushra Anwar

Background: The objective of this study was to assess the willingness of medical doctors to work in rural areas. The study also aimed to elucidate the factors influencing the decision of doctors to work in rural versus urban location of clinical practice. Methods: It is a cross-sectional study that was conducted from 8th January 2016 to 18th January, 2016 including randomly selected House officers (Hos), Postgraduate Trainees (PGTs) and Medical Officers (MOs) working in various departments of Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi using a self-administered semi-structured questionnaire. The questions related to demographic details, future plans and willingness of doctors. Factors facilitating or preventing them from accepting a rural position were also enquired about. Results: Thirty (30%) of the respondents were found willing to work inrural areas while 45% were neutral and 25% had a negative attitude towards practice in rural areas. Factors significantly related to rural choice of practice included rural place of birth (p value=.001), previous experience of having lived in rural settings (p value= .001)payment of fees by parents rather than by family or loans (p value=.001) and with the doctors' expectations of whether they are likely to work in rural/urban/foreign locations (p value=.001). Conclusion: The study shows that most of the doctors who have a rural birthplace/ experience of living are more willing to work in rural areas. Therefore, if the government wants to fill the vacant posts in rural locales, scholarship schemes for students from rural areas should be increased.


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