Patterns and Correlates of Multiple tobacco Product use Among people With HIV in India.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Multiple tobacco product (MTP) use may intensify nicotine dependence and reduce the chances of quitting success. Characterizing MTP use in people with HIV (PWH) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is needed to guide cessation approaches in this group. This study aimed to identify patterns and correlates of MTP use among PWH in a single clinic. Methods: This study was conducted among PWH at a clinic in Chennai, India. Participants completed an in-person survey providing information on tobacco use, demographics, and cessation-related factors. This analysis focused on PWH who reported current tobacco use. We used Fisher's exact test (categorical variables) and the Wilcoxon rank-sum test (continuous variables) to assess statistical differences in demographic

SUBMITTER: Nagawa CS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11629409 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature