A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Ill Effects of Tobacco Consumption on Health among Adolescents in Selected Higher Secondary School in Nadiad City

Authors: Parmar S, Christi S, Ekka S, Rohit D, Parmar C and Chauhan J*

DOI: 10.23880/nhij-16000335

Volume 8, Issue 6

Abstract

Introduction: Tobacco use is a leading preventable cause of death globally, resulting in around four million deaths annually, with the situation expected to worsen, particularly in developing countries. The study revealed that many adolescents lacked a comprehensive understanding of tobacco’s harmful consequences. Aim: To assess the knowledge of adolescents in selected higher secondary schools in Nadiad city on the ill effects of tobacco consumption on health. Objectives: 1. A Study to assess knowledge regarding ill effects of tobacco consumption on health. 2. To find out association between knowledge score with selected socio-demographic variables. Methodology: The non-experimental descriptive research design conducted on 100 adolescents which were collected through non-probability purposive sampling technique at selected higher secondary school in Nadiad city. The tool use for data collection was structured knowledge questionnaire to assess knowledge of adolescents regarding ill effects of tobacco consumption on health. Results: The level of knowledge regarding ill effects of tobacco consumption on health among adolescents. Out of 100 adolescents, 4 (4%) had inadequate knowledge, 87 (87%) had moderate knowledge, and 9(9%) had adequate knowledge about the ill effects of tobacco consumption. Chai Square analyses which was used to bring out the association between the level of knowledge and demographic variables of the group. The analytical report of the table explains demographic variables (previous knowledge) obtained χ2 the value below the level of tabulated value at the level of 0.05, so there is significant association. The demographic variables (age, gender, monthly income, stream of study, source of information) obtained the χ2 value above the level of tabulated value at the level of 0.05, so there is NO significant association. Conclusion: Most adolescents had moderate knowledge of tobacco’s health risks, highlighting the need for targeted educational programs to improve awareness and reduce tobacco use among this age group.

Keywords: Assess; Knowledge; Ill Effects; Tobacco Consumption; Adolescents

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