The Brazilian smoker: a survey in the largest cities of Brazil
To understand the sociodemographic factors associated with daily consumption of cigarettes and pattern of cigarette use among Brazilian smokers. A cross-sectional study was performed in 2005 involving the 108 largest Brazilian cities. Data were collected through interviews with subjects aged 12 to 6...
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Published in: | Revista brasileira de psiquiatria Vol. 34; no. 1; pp. 43 - 51 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , |
Format: | Journal Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier Editora Ltda
01-03-2012
Associação Brasileira de Psiquiatria |
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Summary: | To understand the sociodemographic factors associated with daily consumption of cigarettes and pattern of cigarette use among Brazilian smokers.
A cross-sectional study was performed in 2005 involving the 108 largest Brazilian cities. Data were collected through interviews with subjects aged 12 to 65 years in randomly selected households. Based on a questionnaire adapted to the Brazilian context, a logistic regression model was used to investigate the association between the sociodemographic characteristics of the sample and smoking.
Of the 7,921 subjects interviewed, 16.4% reported daily use of cigarettes. The smoking prevalence was similar between genders, although women reported to start smoking at a later age and smoke fewer cigarettes per day. Almost 65% of the smokers were interested in quitting or reducing their smoking habit. The main sociodemographic characteristics associated with smoking were as follows: adult age (30–59 years old), unemployment, low education level, and low socioeconomic level. Alcohol abuse was also shown to be associated with smoking.
Our findings suggest that adverse socioeconomic characteristics are implicated in increased susceptibility to smoking in Brazil. In our sample, a high proportion of smokers reported interest to quit or reduce smoking. These data suggest that sociodemographic factors should be considered in the elaboration of smoking prevention and treatment policies.
Conhecer fatores sociodemográficos associados ao consumo diário de cigarros, bem como o padrão de uso de cigarros do tabagista brasileiro.
Estudo transversal realizado em 2005 nas 108 maiores cidades brasileiras através de entrevistas a indivíduos de 12 a 65 anos em domicílios sorteados por amostragem representativa. Com base em questionário adaptado para o contexto brasileiro, as características sociodemográficas foram investigadas em modelo de regressão logística para verificar associação com o hábito de fumar.
De 7.921 entrevistados, 16,4% relataram uso diário de cigarros. A prevalência de uso entre os gêneros foi semelhante, embora as mulheres tenham relatado idade de início de uso superior e menores quantidades por dia. Quase 65% dos fumantes manifestaram interesse em abandonar ou reduzir o hábito. As principais características sociodemográficas associadas ao tabagismo foram: idade adulta (30 a 59 anos), desemprego, menor escolaridade e menor poder aquisitivo. O uso abusivo de álcool também se mostrou associado ao fumo.
Os achados sugerem características socioeconômicas desfavorecidas implicadas em maior vulnerabilidade ao tabagismo no Brasil. Houve um elevado relato de fumantes interessados em abandonar ou reduzir o hábito. Os dados apontam fatores sociodemográficos que devem ser considerados na elaboração de políticas de prevenção e tratamento. |
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ISSN: | 1516-4446 1809-452X 1809-452X |
DOI: | 10.1590/S1516-44462012000100009 |