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Studying Tobacco Users of Pakistan (STOP2-R): Repeated Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Survey
Duration:
December 1, 2021
May 1, 2022
About the project
The STOP-R survey aimed to provide objective, regular and timely information on tobacco users (smokeless and smoked forms) living in rural areas of Pakistan to help key policy decisions.
The specific objectives for this study were to assess, in rural areas, the:
1. Proportion of tobacco users who use illicit cigarettes
2. Nicotine dependence and motivation to quit among tobacco u s e r s .
3. Triggers to, methods used, and success of quit attempts
4. Attitude of tobacco users towards tobacco control poli cies and cessation aides e.g., counselling, medication.
Donor: NIHR, UK Sponsor: University of York, UK
Local Partner: Tobacco Control Cell, MNHSR&C, Pakistan. Khyber Medical University, Pakistan, Agha Khan University, Pakistan
Publications
Text Title for Publication
Ulep VG, Lavares MP, Francisco A. Measuring the capacity to combat illicit tobacco trade in 160 countries. Global Health. 2021 Nov 17;17(1):130. doi: 10.1186/s12992-021-00783-4. PMID: 34789289; PMCID: PMC8597249.
