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

Catherine O EgbeMukhethwa LondaniCharles D H ParryBronwyn MyersPaul A ShuperSebenzile NkosiNeo K Morojele
Published in: BMC public health (2019)
There is a high prevalence of cigarette and snuff use among PLWH who drink heavily. Tobacco use cessation interventions tailored specifically for this population and according to their tobacco product of choice are urgently needed given their vulnerability to ill-health.
Keyphrases
  • smoking cessation
  • south africa
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • physical activity
  • climate change
  • mental health
  • risk assessment
  • human health
  • hiv infected
  • human immunodeficiency virus
  • decision making
  • antiretroviral therapy