Unseen Threats: Mapping the Global Prevalence of Smokeless Tobacco Use in Pregnancy—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
SLT use during pregnancy is prevalent in several parts of the world, especially among socioeconomically disadvantaged populations. These findings underscore the urgent need for targeted tobacco control interventions, maternal health education, and region-specific policy strategies addressing SLT use during pregnancy. Increased awareness, regulatory action, and integration of SLT screening in antenatal care services are warranted.
Authors
- Iruvaram Sudhir Chaitanya Kumar
- Sai Krishna Tikka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9032-1227)
- Sudhakar Ramamoorthy
- Mishu Mangla (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0708-1037)
- Deepthi Ramamurthy
- Madhavi Eerike (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2049-8163)
- Nithin Kondapuram (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5610-2370)
- Priyadharshini Sellamuthu
- Vemuri Laxmi Naga Jyothi
Institutions
- Banasthali University (IN)
- Academy of Medical Sciences (GB)
- Guntur Medical College (IN)
- Global Hospitals (IN)
- Kamineni Hospitals (IN)
- ESI - Post Graduate Institute of Medical Science and Research (IN)
- ESIC Hospital (IN)
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Substance Use & Addiction Journal
- Published
- 2026-03-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/29767342261421818
- Primary Topic
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00