Analysis of the relationship between health literacy among female residents in Tianjin and current smoking habits

Objective: To understand the health literacy levels of female residents in Tianjin, as well as their current smoking habits. Additionally, to analyze the relationships between these two factors, thereby providing data support for relevant departments to effectively carry out health promotion and tobacco control efforts. Methods: Based on the database from the 2022 Health Literacy Survey among Residents in Tianjin, women aged 18–69 were selected as the study subjects. A multiple logistic regression model was used to analyze the relationship between health literacy and current smoking behavior. Results: After weighted adjustment, the rate of female residents in Tianjin who possessed adequate health literacy in 2022 was 34.95%, while the current smoking rate was 3.39%. Multiple logistic regression…