research article A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Analysis of Socioeconomic Factors Related to Nicotine Dependence in Mongolia
Munkh-Uchral Davaanyam1, Pramil Singh2, Yerkyebulan Mukhtar3, Mandukhai Ganbat3, Munkhnasan1, Altanchimeg4, Nadmidtseren Gombodorj1, Azzaya Chimedtseren1, Sugarmaa Myagmarjav1, Gantsetseg Tumur-Ochir5, Khandmaa Sukhbaatar6, Davaalkham Dambadarjaa7*
1Department of Health Social Work and Social Sciences, School of Public Health, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences (MNUMS), Mongolia
2Cancer Center, Loma Linda University (LLU), Mongolia
3Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, MNUMS, Mongolia
4Center for Social, Behavior and Health, MNUMS, Mongolia
5Department of Mental Health, MNUMS, Mongolia
6Division for Undergraduate Education Policy and Management, MNUMS, Mongolia
7School of Public Health, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, MNUMS, Mongolia
*Corresponding author: Davaalkham Dambadarjaa, School of Public Health, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, MNUMS, Mongolia
Received Date: 18 February, 2023
Accepted Date: 01 March, 2023
Published Date: 06 March, 2023
Citation: Davaanyam MU, Singh P, Mukhtar Y, Ganbat M, Munkhnasan, et al. (2023) A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Analysis of Socioeconomic Factors Related to Nicotine Dependence in Mongolia. J Family Med Prim Care Open Acc 7: 215. DOI: https://doi.org/10.29011/2688-7460.100215
Abstract
Introduction: Adult smoking rates are among the highest of any public health crisis. It is important to identify and understand the various elements that may make people more susceptible to the negative health effects of smoking. Objective: This study is purposed to investigate potential socio-economic risk factors associated with Nicotine Dependence among UB residents. Methods: Risk factors associated with Nicotine Dependence were assessed through cross-sectional study design. For quantitative data collection method employed. Results: Higher nicotine dependence in this study was associated with being male, older, divorced, living in a ger's neighborhood, having a lower education level, not having a regular job, drinking more alcohol, and starting to smoke before the age of 18. Conclusion: According to the results of our research, countries with low and moderate levels of income, such as Mongolia, have a significant problem with high levels of nicotine dependence. In addition to this, it underscores the importance of developing smoking cessation programs that consider the extent of nicotine dependence while placing a greater emphasis on early interventions of the linked factors.
Keywords: Mongolia; Nicotine dependence; Fagerstrom test; Socioeconomic factors