Browsing School of Public Health (Public-Health) Collections by Subject "Tobacco use"
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Factors associated with tobacco use among commercial motorcyclists in Arua Municipality, Arua District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-08)Tobacco use is a public health threat that contributes to global burden of Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that approximately one person dies every six seconds due to tobacco ... -
Knowledge and attitudes of bar attendants towards secondhand smoke and compliance with smoking regulations in bars in Kampala Central Division
(Makerere University, 2014-11)Introduction/background: Smoking increases the risk of non-communicable diseases, not only to smokers but also for second-hand smokers. Second-hand smoke may adversely affect health and aggravate illness. Tobacco use ... -
Tobacco use patterns and associated factors among the youth in informal settlements in Kampala: a case study of Bwaise
(Makerere University, 2023-12-04)Tobacco use among the youth in Uganda remains higher than general national estimates. To tackle this challenge, the CTCA and WHO assert a need for current data and tobacco use monitoring with emphasis on most at-risk ... -
Tobacco use, knowledge of tobacco health effects and perceptions towards tobacco control among tobacco growers in Kihiihi Sub-County, Kanungu District
(Makerere University, 2014-11)Introduction: Uganda is one of the developing countries experiencing an increasing trend in tobacco consumption, as well as, an increase in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that exemplify poor lifestyle changes. However, ...