LifeFirst ANC Prevalence data.xlsx

Introduction: Tobacco use during pregnancy, including smokeless tobacco, has adverse health impact on the mother and the child. In India, 58.2 million women use smokeless tobacco. There is limited knowledge about tobacco use among Indian pregnant women. This study aims to assess tobacco use and its determinants among pregnant women from rural areas of three states in India. Methodology: A cross sectional observational study was conducted among pregnant women registered between May 2022 to April 2023 into the maternal and child health (MCH) programme during their first trimester. Trained community health workers conducted the survey using semi-structured questionnaires.