Abstract：
BACKGROUND: Expanding knowledge on tobacco use and quitting outcomes in Chhattisgarh, India, is crucial. Limited data hinder the assessment of tobacco use prevalence and quitting outcomes in the region. This household-based cross-sectional study aimed to assess smokeless tobacco (SLT) use and quit behaviour among village dwellers aged 35-44 and 65-74 years in Jamul, Chhattisgarh.
METHODS: A survey was conducted among 450 participants, utilising a pretested questionnaire and data analysis using IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) v23.
RESULTS: The study revealed that among the survey participants, 61.1% were males and 38.9% were females. The prevalence of SLT use was found to be 67.8%, with 59.1% of current SLT users reporting daily use. Middle-aged individuals predominantly chose gutkha, while khaini was more common among the elderly. Tobacco and paan with tobacco were also commonly used forms. Gudakhu, a popular SLT product for oral hygiene and easy defecation, was reported by 71.34% of participants. Television warnings and SLT packages proved to be successful methods for disseminating information about the dangers of SLT use. However, SLT users who attempted to quit independently reported encountering one or more withdrawal symptoms, which posed significant obstacles to quitting SLT.
CONCLUSIONS: Community-based awareness programmes are implemented via regional television (TV) channels, coupled with cessation initiatives, including professional counselling, pharmaceutical interventions and support of peer. Changing attitudes against SLT use and promoting tobacco-free environments are prioritized. These strategies will effectively address SLT use and improve quitting outcomes in Jamul, Chhattisgarh, fostering a healthier community.
METHODS: A survey was conducted among 450 participants, utilising a pretested questionnaire and data analysis using IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) v23.
RESULTS: The study revealed that among the survey participants, 61.1% were males and 38.9% were females. The prevalence of SLT use was found to be 67.8%, with 59.1% of current SLT users reporting daily use. Middle-aged individuals predominantly chose gutkha, while khaini was more common among the elderly. Tobacco and paan with tobacco were also commonly used forms. Gudakhu, a popular SLT product for oral hygiene and easy defecation, was reported by 71.34% of participants. Television warnings and SLT packages proved to be successful methods for disseminating information about the dangers of SLT use. However, SLT users who attempted to quit independently reported encountering one or more withdrawal symptoms, which posed significant obstacles to quitting SLT.
CONCLUSIONS: Community-based awareness programmes are implemented via regional television (TV) channels, coupled with cessation initiatives, including professional counselling, pharmaceutical interventions and support of peer. Changing attitudes against SLT use and promoting tobacco-free environments are prioritized. These strategies will effectively address SLT use and improve quitting outcomes in Jamul, Chhattisgarh, fostering a healthier community.
摘要：
背景：在恰蒂斯加尔邦扩大对烟草使用和戒烟结果的认识，印度,至关重要。有限的数据阻碍了对该地区烟草使用流行率和戒烟结果的评估。这项基于家庭的横断面研究旨在评估Jamul35-44岁和65-74岁的村民中无烟烟草（SLT）的使用和戒烟行为，恰蒂斯加尔邦.
方法：对450名参与者进行了调查，使用IBM社会科学统计软件包(SPSS)v23，利用预先测试的问卷和数据分析。
结果：研究显示，在调查参与者中，61.1%为男性，38.9%为女性。SLT使用率为67.8%,59.1%的当前SLT用户报告日常使用情况。中年人主要选择古特卡，而卡伊尼在老年人中更为常见。烟草和paan与烟草也是常用的形式。Gudakhu,一种流行的SLT产品，用于口腔卫生和易于排便，71.34%的参与者报告。电视警告和SLT包装被证明是传播有关SLT使用危险的信息的成功方法。然而,试图独立戒烟的SLT用户报告遇到一个或多个戒断症状，这对退出SLT构成了重大障碍。
结论：基于社区的意识计划通过区域电视（TV）频道实施，再加上停止行动,包括专业咨询,药物干预和同行支持。优先考虑改变对SLT使用的态度和促进无烟环境。这些策略将有效解决SLT的使用问题，并改善Jamul的戒烟结果，恰蒂斯加尔邦,培养一个更健康的社区。
方法：对450名参与者进行了调查，使用IBM社会科学统计软件包(SPSS)v23，利用预先测试的问卷和数据分析。
结果：研究显示，在调查参与者中，61.1%为男性，38.9%为女性。SLT使用率为67.8%,59.1%的当前SLT用户报告日常使用情况。中年人主要选择古特卡，而卡伊尼在老年人中更为常见。烟草和paan与烟草也是常用的形式。Gudakhu,一种流行的SLT产品，用于口腔卫生和易于排便，71.34%的参与者报告。电视警告和SLT包装被证明是传播有关SLT使用危险的信息的成功方法。然而,试图独立戒烟的SLT用户报告遇到一个或多个戒断症状，这对退出SLT构成了重大障碍。
结论：基于社区的意识计划通过区域电视（TV）频道实施，再加上停止行动,包括专业咨询,药物干预和同行支持。优先考虑改变对SLT使用的态度和促进无烟环境。这些策略将有效解决SLT的使用问题，并改善Jamul的戒烟结果，恰蒂斯加尔邦,培养一个更健康的社区。
