Lady Health Workers Smoking Cessation Initiative in Rural Pakistan
November 15, 2024 by springer.com
Lady Health Workers Smoking Cessation Initiative in Rural Pakistan
In Pakistan, tobacco smoking and indoor smoke from cooking fires pose significant health risks. Lady Health Workers (LHWs) play a crucial role in improving healthcare access, particularly in rural areas. This study aimed to explore the practicality of training LHWs to deliver health education aimed at reducing household exposure to tobacco smoke and indoor biomass smoke, while also documenting baseline exposure levels and assessing the immediate impact on household awareness and intentions to reduce exposure.
12.40% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 15.6 million current smokers in Pakistan 22.20% of men are current smokers but only 2.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
