Tobacco use and nicotine dependence among people living with HIV who drink heavily in South Africa: A cross-sectional baseline study

Tobacco use and nicotine dependence among people living with HIV who drink heavily in South Africa: A cross-sectional baseline study

Background: People living with HIV (PLWH) who drink alcohol and use tobacco are particularly vulnerable to tobacco-induced diseases due to an already compromised immune system. This study investigated the prevalence and factors associated with tobacco use (cigarette and snuff) among PLWH who drink h...

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Main Authors: Egbe, C.O., Londani, M., Parry, C.D.H., Myers-Franchi, Bronwyn, Shuper, P.A., Nkosi, S., Morojele, N.K.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019
Subjects:
Science & Technology
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
People living with HIV
Tobacco use
Heavy drinkers
South Africa
SMOKING-CESSATION INTERVENTIONS
SMOKELESS TOBACCO
ALCOHOL-USE
LOW-INCOME
RISK
DISORDERS
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/85656

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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/85656

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