METHOD FOR ASSESSING KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PRACTICES (KAP) REGARDING SMOKING AMONG INDIVIDUALS

Abstract

ABSTRACT A method (100) for assessing knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding smoking among individuals. Further, the method comprising conducting a cross-sectional survey that includes both current and former smokers with prior informed consent. Further, the method (100) comprising the steps of utilizing a validated questionnaire that captures demographic information, knowledge about smoking, attitudes towards smoking, and smoking practices. Further, the method (100) comprising the steps of administering the questionnaire to the recruited participants to gather data. Further, the method (100) comprising the steps of analyzing the collected data using statistical methods to identify significant associations with smoking behaviours. Further, the method (100) comprising the steps of ensuring ethical compliance by obtaining Institutional Ethics Committee approval and maintaining participant confidentiality.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0001] This invention generally relates to the field of public health research and, in particular, to a method for assessing the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding smoking among young adults, aimed at identifying factors influencing smoking behaviors and informing targeted health interventions.
BACKGROUND
[0002] The subject matter discussed in the background section should not be assumed to be prior art merely as a result of its mention in the background section. Similarly, a problem mentioned in the background section or associated with the subject matter of the background section should not be assumed to have been previously recognized in the prior art. The subject matter in the background section merely represents different approaches, which in and of themselves may also correspond to implementations of the claimed technology.
[0003] Smoking remains a significant public health issue globally, contributing to numerous preventable diseases and premature deaths. Des , Claims:1. A method (100) for method for assessing knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding smoking among individuals, the method comprising the steps of:
conducting a cross-sectional survey that includes both current and former smokers with prior informed consent;
utilizing a validated questionnaire that captures demographic information, knowledge about smoking, attitudes towards smoking, and smoking practices;
administering the questionnaire to the recruited participants to gather data;
analyzing the collected data using statistical methods to identify significant associations with smoking behaviours; and
ensuring ethical compliance by obtaining Institutional Ethics Committee approval and maintaining participant confidentiality.

2. The method (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the structured questionnaire further includes a section assessing participants' awareness of smoking-related health risks.

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