Knowledge, attitude and practice on smoking among adult : a cross sectional study in Felda Gugusan Raja Alias 1, Negeri Sembilan 2013

Shaharum, Muhammad Syahir (2013) Knowledge, attitude and practice on smoking among adult : a cross sectional study in Felda Gugusan Raja Alias 1, Negeri Sembilan 2013. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Background: Smoking is the process of inhalation and exhalation of fumes from burning tobacco in cigars, cigarettes and pipes. It is a major cause for many health problems and chronic diseases such as heart attack, lung cancer, stroke and others. It kills nearly 6 million people a year. Approximately 1 person dies every 6 seconds due to tobacco. According to estimation, expected that the number will increase to more than 8 million a year by 2030. Objectives: A cross sectional study was conducted in Felda Gugusan Raja Alias I, Negeri Sembilan to determine the level of knowledge, attitude and practice on smoking and their associations with sociodemographic characteristics among adult FELDA settlers in FELDA Gugusan Raja Alias I, Jempol, Negeri Sembilan in 2013. Method: Self-administered questionnaire was used to obtain information on socio-demographic factors, level of knowledge, attitude and practice on smoking. All the data were analyzed using SPSS version 21. Results: Out of 418 respondents who took part in this study, 200 (47.8%) respondents have high knowledge, 202 (48.3%) respondents have positive attitude and 180 (43.1 %) respondents practice smoking. There is a significant association between level of knowledge and educational level (p=O.OOI). However age (p=O.7l7) and ethnicity (p=l.OOO) were not statistically significant. There is also no association between level of attitude and age (p=0.636), ethnicity (p=I.OOO), educational level (p=O.161) and family history of smoking (p=O.283). On the other hand, there is association between practice of smoking and marital status (p=O.034). This study shows age (p=O.629), ethnicity (p=0.43l) and educational level (p=O.180) are not associated with practice of smoking. Conclusion: Level of knowledge on smoking has strong association with educational level.There is significant association between practice of smoking and marital status. However, level of attitude on smoking was not found to be significantly associated with socio-demographic characteristics or family history of smoking. Keywords: Knowledge. attitude, practice, smoking, adult, Felda Gugusan Raja Alias 1

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Ms Norafizah Radzuan
Date Deposited:	15 Nov 2022 02:38
Last Modified:	16 Feb 2023 06:46
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/109

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