Prevalence and determinants of tobacco consumption among construction workers in Latur city of Maharashtra

ABSTRACT

Background- To date, studies on tobacco product use among construction workers have been limited to overall estimates of use and to address this point we have analyzed this study from 2021-2022. The present study was carried out to assess the use of tobacco in various groups of people of different age, sex, and education in construction workers in Latur city of Maharashtra state in India and to elicit awareness regarding ill effects of tobacco use. Methods and Findings. We did a cross-sectional survey among the construction workers were analyzed period of 2021–2022 in Latur city of Maharashtra. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 1500 construction workers. Pre-tested interview schedules were used by trained field investigators to collect information on tobacco use.Results. Tobacco use was significantly associated with age, gender and educational status of the respondents. The study population comprised of 1500 people between the age group 15 and 75 years, out of which 1400 (93%) were males and 100 (7%) were females.Conclusions. The study concludes a need for awarenes, education and communication, health camps focusing on the adverse effects of tobacco use.