Socio-cognitive correlates of intention to use Toombak: a cross-sectional study among students (13–16 years) in Khartoum State, Sudan

Socio-cognitive correlates of intention to use Toombak: a cross-sectional study among students (13–16 years) in Khartoum State, Sudan

Abstract Background Toombak is a form of smokeless tobacco, locally made and consumed in Sudan. It is associated with a number of health hazards, particularly oral cancer. This study was set out to assess the prevalence and socio-demographic distribution of its use, and to explore the socio-cognitiv...

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Main Authors: Hatim Mohammed Almahdi, Rouf Wahab Ali, Elwalid Fadul Nasir, Anne Nordrehaug Åstrøm
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Toombak
Smokeless tobacco
Social cognitive
Social image
Social normative influence
Intention to use tobacco
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4606-z

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