Tobacco use and associated risk factors in Burkina Faso: Results from a nationwide population-based cross-sectional survey.
Abstract Background Tobacco is a leading preventable cause of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Studies that characterize prevalence of tobacco use in low-income countries are lacking. This study describes the prevalence of tobacco use in Burkina Faso and its associated factors. Methods Data were analyzed from the 2013 Burkina Faso WHO Stepwise approach to Surveillance (STEPS) survey that NCDs risk factors. Prevalence of any tobacco product use, cigarette smoking and other tobacco use were calculated. Logistic regression analyses identified factors associated with tobacco use. Results The prevalence of any tobacco use was 19.8% (95% CI: 18.4 – 21.2). Tobacco use was higher for men (29.2% [27.0 – 31.5]) than women (11.8% [10,3 – 13.4]). The prevalence of smoked tobacco was 11.3% (10.3 – 12.4), with significantly higher prevalence among men (24.5% [22.1-27.0]) than women (0.1% [0.01-0.3]). The overall prevalence of other tobacco use was 8.9% (7.4-10.7) with lower values for men (5.6% [4.2-7.4]) compared to women(11.7% [9.5-14.3]. Tobacco smoking among men was significantly associated with increased age and alcohol consumption. Analysis of risk factors for other tobacco use stratified by gender show that age, education, residence and alcohol consumption were significantly associated with consumption for women. Conclusion Tobacco use is common in Burkina Faso. To effectively reduce tobacco use in Burkina Faso, a comprehensive tobacco control program should consider associated factors, such as gender, age and alcohol consumption.