Autor(es): Silva,Andrécia Cósmem da ; Vargas,Lorena Silva ; Lucchese,Roselma ; Calixto,Bruno de Souza ; Guimarães,Rafael Alves ; Vera,Ivania ; Castro,Paulo Alexandre de ; Pagotto,Valéria ; Fernandes,Inaina Lara
Data: 2017
Origem: Oasisbr
Assunto(s): Tobacco Use Disorder, epidemiology; Rural Settlements; Risk Factors; Socioeconomic Factors; Cross-Sectional Studies
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE Investigate patterns and factors associated with tobacco consumption among residents of a rural settlement. METHODS A cross-sectional study conducted between September and November 2014, with 172 residents of a rural settlement in the Midwest region of Brazil. We analyzed as dependent variables tobacco consumption at some point in life; current tobacco consumption; tobacco abuse; and the high risk of nicotine dependence, with sociodemographic variables associated with tobacco use, and we applied the Alcohol, Smoking, and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) and Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20). RESULTS The prevalence of tobacco use in life, current use, tobacco abuse, and high risk of nicotine dependence were 62.2%, 20.9%, 59.8%, and 10.3%, respectively. Advanced age, low education level, evangelical religion, marijuana use, hypnotic or sedative consumption, and male gender were factors associated with smoking patterns in the settlers. CONCLUSIONS There was a high prevalence of smoking patterns, evidencing the need for public policies on tobacco prevention and control in this population.
