Exploring the impact of smoking on mental health: A cross-sectional analysis in a district-level university in Bangladesh
Introduction Smoking is a widespread health concern with multifaceted implications, including potential impacts on mental health. This cross-sectional study aims to explore the association between smoking hab-its and mental health among students at a district-level university in Bangladesh. Methods...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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European Publishing
2024-03-01
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| Series: | Public Health and Toxicology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.publichealthtoxicology.com/Exploring-the-impact-of-smoking-on-mental-health-A-ncross-sectional-analysis-in-a,189225,0,2.html |
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| Summary: | Introduction
Smoking is a widespread health concern with multifaceted implications, including potential impacts on mental health. This cross-sectional study aims to explore the association between smoking hab-its and mental health among students at a district-level university in Bangladesh.
Methods
A representative sample of 300 students from Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU) in Bangladesh participated in this study, selected through a two-stage sampling method. Data collection took place between 1 August and 30 September 2023, employing a self-structured questionnaire. The dataset was summarized using descriptive statistics. The chi-squared test was employed to explore the factors associated with smoking habits, while adjusted odds ratios (AORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using bivariate logistic regression analysis.
Results
The study shows a significant relationship between smoking and mental health issues among dis-trict-level university students. Among males, smoking prevalence is at 59%. Notably, 85% of smokers reported experiencing sleep disturbances, and 78.9% faced various health issues. Moreo-ver, 70.3% of smokers observed changes in their mental well-being post-commencement of smok-ing, affecting concentration ability significantly (AOR=2.34; 95% CI: 1.23–4.4). Additionally, smoking influenced mood and anxiety levels (AOR=0.29; 95% CI: 0.1–0.83) among smokers. Furthermore, students sleeping fewer than 5 hours per day were 1.16 times more likely to smoke (AOR=1.16; 95% CI: 1.1–4.62) than those with over 8 hours of sleep.
Conclusions
This study emphasizes the significant influence of smoking on the mental health of district-level university students in Bangladesh. Understanding this connection is crucial for developing targeted interventions and preventive strategies to improve mental well-being in this group. |
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| ISSN: | 2732-8929 |