Smoking prevalence, knowledge and attitudes among medical students in Karachi, Pakistan
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2005; 11 (5-6): 952-958
in English
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ABSTRACT
A survey of smoking prevalence and attitudes was made among medical students randomly selected from classes at the Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan. Of 271 respondents, 14.4% were current smokers [22.0% male and 3.8% females] and 3.3% ex-smokers. A majority of students recognized the dangers associated with active as well as passive smoking although only 55% of current smokers planned to quit in the near future. Most smokers [96%] believed that they as well as other health professionals needed training on smoking cessation and 95% of all students believed that doctors should play a role model in smoking cessation by not smoking themselves. Specific training and counselling should be a part of the required curriculum at medical schools
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Health Surveys
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Adolescent
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Clinical Competence
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Adult
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Counseling
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Health Services Needs and Demand
Type of study:
Prevalence study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
East Mediterr Health J.
Year:
2005
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