PREVALENCE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS OF SMOKING IN ADULTS AND ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS IN THE CAPITALS OF SOUTHERN BRAZIL, IN THE YEAR 2021.

Authors

  • Luiz Felipe Malaquias Hickel Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
  • Ana Carolina Ronsoni Bernardini Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina
  • Franciele Cascaes da Silva Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina
  • Nazaré Otília Nazário Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14295/vittalle.v36i2.15976

Keywords:

Tabagismo, prevalência, inquérito

Abstract

Background: The prevalence of tobacco smokers is significant for the development of public health policies and the combat against comorbidities. 

Objective: To identify the prevalence and factors associated with smoking in adults and the elderly in the capitals of southern Brazil. 

Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study using data from Vigitel 2021. Differences were determined by Pearson's chi-squared test. Prevalence Ratio and 95% Confidence Interval were calculated, with a significance level of 5%. 

Results: Information from 3016 individuals in the three capitals of the southern region was analyzed, revealing a smoking prevalence of 9.8%. The majority of smokers were not employed (61.9%), did not engage in physical activity (53.9%), consumed alcohol (39.2%), and 8.9% were daily smokers. Additionally, 24.1% were former smokers, 9.9% were exposed to smoking at home, 91.2% had no workplace exposure to smoking, and 95.4% had never used electronic cigarettes. Factors associated with a higher prevalence of smoking included male gender (1.375 (1.117-1.821) - p=0.004)), age over 60 years (1.100 (0.870-1.420) - p=0.396), alcohol intake, and occupational inactivity (1.258 (0.987-1.603) - p=0.063). 

Conclusion: The prevalence of tobacco smokers was 9.8%, with associated factors being male gender, age over 60 years, alcohol intake, and physical inactivity.

Keywords: Smoking; Prevalence; Survey.

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Published

2024-12-23

How to Cite

Hickel, L. F. M., Bernardini, A. C. R., da Silva, F. C., & Nazário, N. O. (2024). PREVALENCE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS OF SMOKING IN ADULTS AND ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS IN THE CAPITALS OF SOUTHERN BRAZIL, IN THE YEAR 2021. VITTALLE - Revista De Ciências Da Saúde, 36(2), 53–61. https://doi.org/10.14295/vittalle.v36i2.15976

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 2 (2024)

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Pesquisa

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