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Smoking Related Dehaviors on the Example of
Adult Population of Tbilisi

R. Tataradze, K. Nadaraia, K. Liluashvili, M. Okujava, C. Aladashvili, N. Nodia, 
N. Mebonia, L.Sturua, T. Chachava, I. Kalandadze, K. Kiknadze, M. Parulava
National Center of Therapy
Department of Internal medicine  №1 and Department of Epidemiology, 
 Tbilisi State Medical University

The data we present reflect the results of the first pilot survey conducted in Georgia population concerning the lifestyle. The survey was conducted in autumn 2001 in Tbilisi. The survey aimed to collecting information about lifestyle and habits that influence health of the population: Smoking, physical activity, alcohol and food intake and also health self-evaluation, mental health, usage of medical services and so on. The survey was one of 32 surveys conducted under “CINDI” (Countrywide Integrated Noncommunicable Diseases Intervention) program in 26 countries of Europe in 1999-2002.

1000 persons aged 18-64 years, were choused and grouped in 100 clusters according to so called “rapid survey cluster-method”. The data was collected on the basis face-to-face interview that was the reason of high percentage responses (94.1%). For the survey were used questionnaires, proposed by “CINDI” program, adapted with double translation.

The results of survey revealed smokers comprise 68% of men and    19% of woman. The pick of Smoking for both sexes is age 35-44. The 79% of smokers continue to smoke now.

Was studied smokers home and work environment. It was revealed that 41% of nonsmoker woman are in reality passive smokers at home. The 52% of respondents work in smoking environment. 56% of respondents consider themselves as knowing the full information about tobacco danger and 37% _ knowing part information, but only 44% have a desire to give up smoking, 30% can’t make decision and 12% even haven’t thought about it. In woman the wish to give up smoking increases with age (In contrast men).  1/3 of interviewed had no attempt to give up smoking. Suggestions to restrict smoking from medical staff received only 17% of respondents, from the family members _ 47%, 21% of respondents haven’t receive any kind of suggestion smoking at all.

We can conclude that majority of population is informed about tobacco danger in generally. Almost half wants to give up smoking, 1/3 has tried at least once to restrict smoking, despite of this the majority of population is under permanent and intensive influence of smoke, the rate of passive smoking is high and only small part receives recommendation Smoking restriction from medical staff. Consequently, failure to take strong measures against smoking will result in rapid deterioration of health indicators.

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