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Investigating Tobacco Consumption and History of Cardiovascular Diseases: A Cross-sectional Population Based Study

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Smoking is among the most significant risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. Despite numerous warnings about its serious complications, tobacco use remains prevalent in many communities, including among individuals with existing cardiovascular conditions. This study, which is part of a broader research, explores tobacco use among patients with a history of cardiovascular disease in Hormozgan Province, Iran, in 2023. Materials and Methods: This was a component of a broader cross-sectional descriptive study conducted in 2023, utilizing a clustered sampling approach across 13 cities in Hormozgan Province, Iran, with a total of 6282 participants. Data collection was performed using standardized questionnaires to ensure consistency and reliability. For data analysis, the SPSS software, version 26 was utilized, along with the chi-square test to assess the associations within the data. Results: Among the 489 patients with a history of cardiovascular disease, 45.6% were male, of whom 55.1% reported tobacco use. Conversely, 54.4% of the patients were female, with 44.9% indicating that they used tobacco. The results showed that there was no statistically significant relationship between smoking and a history of cardiovascular disease. Conclusion: Many patients with cardiovascular disease still smoke, highlighting a lack of awareness about the serious health risks of tobacco use. Strengthening education and awareness campaigns focused on smoking cessation is essential. Targeted interventions to inform these patients about the dangers of smoking could significantly improve public health outcomes and reduce the burden of cardiovascular diseases.

Source: Tobacco and Health

DOI: 10.34172/thj.1245

Authors: Soghra Fallahi, Farideh Dastsouz, Masoumeh Mahmoodi, Shahin Abbaszadeh

Institution: Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Smoking Behavior and Cessation

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences