Health Problems Related To Tobacco In The Population Of Pristina

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the health problems associated with tobacco consumption among the population of Prishtina, focusing on understanding the prevalence of tobacco addiction among its residents.

Methodology: The research was conducted using an online questionnaire, which provided various results. A total of 80 participants completed the survey. The questionnaire included demographic questions (gender and age) and explored several key areas: whether participants are tobacco users, the age at which they started smoking, their reasons for smoking, the tobacco use of family members, their perception of tobacco's harmful effects on health, awareness of the negative effects of tobacco, history as a former smoker, and intentions to quit smoking.

Results: The findings revealed that 61% of respondents were female, while 39% were male. In terms of age distribution, 71% of participants were aged 15-25 years, 19% were 26-35 years, 1% were 36-45 years, 5% were 46-55 years, 3% were 56-65 years, and 1% were over 65 years. Fortunately, 63% of respondents were non-smokers, 20% were current smokers, and 17% reported occasional use.

Conclusions: The results indicate that a significant majority of individuals have awareness of tobacco-related health issues, and it is encouraging to note that a substantial percentage of the population does not engage in tobacco consumption.

Recommendations: To further reduce tobacco use, it is recommended to implement educational programs aimed at raising awareness about the health risks of smoking, promote smoking cessation initiatives, and encourage open discussions about tobacco use within families and communities.