Publications by authors named "Upashana Medhi"
Background: Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. In India, it is the fourth leading cause of death and fifth leading cause of disability, posing a major public health concern. National surveys reveal an increasing trend in stroke risk factors such as tobacco use, physical activity, alcohol use, hypertension, and dyslipidemia.
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- The Indian National Mental Health Survey shows a significant 20.9% prevalence of tobacco dependence, highlighting the need for awareness of related risk factors.
- The study analyzed data from 3,104 participants in Karnataka's life skills training programs from 2017 to 2022 to determine the prevalence and associated factors of smoked tobacco dependence.
- Findings revealed that 59.4% of participants using smoked tobacco were dependent, with factors like previous smokeless tobacco use and anxiety symptoms increasing dependence, while family decision-making and certain personality traits lowered the likelihood of dependence.