Tobacco Use and Motivation to Quit Among Pregnant Women: An Institutional Observational Study from Western Rajasthan.
This study found that roughly 1 in 9 pregnant women in Western Rajasthan use tobacco, with higher rates among those with less education, rural backgrounds, and unplanned pregnancies. Most pregnant tobacco users were not actively trying to quit, though motivation increased with stronger nicotine dependence.
Relevance to India: Directly relevant to India, as the study examines tobacco use patterns among pregnant women in Rajasthan where smokeless tobacco products are commonly used.