The role of tobacco and alcohol use in the interaction of social determinants of non-communicable diseases in Nepal: a systems perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tobacco and alcohol use are major behavioural risks in developing countries like Nepal, which are contributing to a rapid increase in non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This causal relationship is further complicated by the multi-level social determinants such as socio-political context, socio-economic factors and health systems. The systems approach has potential to facilitate understanding of such complex causal mechanisms. The objective of this paper is to describe the role of tobacco and alcohol use in the interaction of social determinants of NCDs in Nepal.

Method

The study adopted a qualitative study design guided by the Systemic Intervention methodology. The study involved key informant interviews (n = 63) and focus group discussions (n = 12) at different le

SUBMITTER: Sharma SR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7487957 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature