Publications by authors named "Veeksha Rai"
J Family Med Prim Care
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- 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.
