Tobacco Use during Pregnancy and Its Associated Factors in a Mountain District of Eastern Nepal: A Cross-Sectional Questionnaire Survey

Frontiers in Public Health

Ramesh Barakoti¹ 

关键词: Nepal;    pregnancy;    prevalence;    tobacco;    smoking;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpubh.2017.00129

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundTobacco using among women is more prevalent in Nepal as compared to other South-East Asian countries. The effect of its use is seen not only on the pregnant women, but also health of the growing fetus is compromised. Currently, little is known about the tobacco use among women especially during pregnancy in Nepal. This study explored the tobacco use prevalence and its associated factors during pregnancy.

【 授权许可】

CC BY