Smoking prevalence in a factory in the region of Sousse- Tunisia
Maatoug, J.; Bouafia, N.; Amimi, S.; Sahli, J.; Bhiri, S.; Zammit, N.; Saadi, M.; Ghannem, H.
La Tunisie Medicale 93(12): 783-788
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 0041-4131 PMID: 27249389 Document Number: 684215
Smoking is a public health problem because of its high prevalence and its serious consequences at all levels. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of smoking among workers in a private company and describe the characteristics of smokers to guide prevention efforts. It is a cross-sectional study conducted in 2010 among all employees of a private company. Data collection was done by a questionnaire administered by interview. The participation rate was 90.4%. All smokers were men, with a prevalence of active smoking among men of 57.9%. The mean age of smokers was 33.2 ± 8 years, significantly lower than nonsmokers. The comparison between smokers and nonsmokers according to occupational category showed a statistically significant difference. Among smokers, 43.6% were in the contemplation stage and 46.3% at the stage of preparation for smoking cessation. An intervention for prevention and fight against smoking in the workplace should be established for the promotion of employee health.
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