Smoking prevalence, knowledge and attitudes among medical students in Karachi, Pakistan.
Year: 2005
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
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.
Source: PubMed
Authors: F M Khan, S J Husain, A Laeeq, A Awais, S F Hussain, J A Khan
Institution: Aga Khan University
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2117248381