Knowledge and Attitude on Hazards of Passive Smoking among Women of Pune City

Abstract

Passive smoking has become a serious health issue in the recent times. World is facing serious public health
problem known as Second Hand Smoke (SHS). Globally, it is estimated that one-third of the population
is frequently exposed to Second Hand Smoke, with 0.6 million individuals dying each year from SHS
exposure. This paper was in response to the rising trend of active smoking where the nearby people are
affected more than the actual smokers. This study was conducted with objectives to assess the knowledge,
attitude and association between knowledge and attitude. Quantitative research approach with descriptive
research design was used on a sample size 50 women with age group of 12 years and above using nonprobability purposive sampling. Analysis of data was done by using descriptive and inferential statistics.