Publications by authors named "Karamchand Hukumchand Patil"
Psychol Health Med
December 2021
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate how exposure to indoor secondhand smoke (SHS) affects the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of healthy, non-smoking students at the University of Belgrade and Kosovska Mitrovica.
- A significant percentage of students reported daily exposure to indoor SHS, with a notable association found between more than 6 hours of exposure and poorer vitality and mental health in Belgrade students.
- The results indicated that the impact of indoor SHS on mental health quality of life differs in non-conflict versus post-conflict settings, suggesting the need for stricter no-smoking policies in student environments.
Article Synopsis
- The study examined the link between cigarette smoking and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among university students in Serbia, focusing on how depression might mediate this relationship.
- Results showed that smoking was linked to poorer mental and physical health scores, but these associations disappeared when accounting for depression levels.
- The findings suggest that depression plays a significant role in how smoking affects students' HRQoL, indicating a need for more research on the interactions between smoking, mental health, and quality of life for effective prevention and treatment strategies.
