Abstract Background: The use of tobacco has been developed as an epidemic with serious consequences that affects the physical, psychological and financial determinants of this vulnerable population. Tobacco consumption is one of the leading causes of mental health disorders across the world. It is evident that, perceived stress has been found to be associated with greater odds of tobacco use because most of the tobacco addicts believe that they were relieved from the stress when they consume tobacco. Objective: The aim of the current study is the association between mental health and tobacco consumption among smokers and non-smokers in Gannavaram Mandalam. To assess the mental health of the participants with GHQ-12 questionnaire.To know the nicotine dependence of the study group (smokers) with modified Fagerstrom nicotine dependence questionnaire. (mFTQ). Methods:An observational cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 participants who attend the OPD of dental institution located in Chinnoutpalli, Gannavaram Mandalam. The total participants will be divided into 2 groups – Group 1 which is a study group, comprises of 200tobacco consumers and Group 2 is a control group consisting of 200 non tobacco users from the general population. Participants were 18 – 75 years of age. The sample was considered based on convenience sampling technique. The participation of subjects is voluntary and an informed consent is taken from the participants. Results: A total of 400 subjects participated in the study, more number of participants belong to (20- 30) years among both smokers and non-smokers group. Males (78%) are the predominant study group than that of females (22%). The males are the only gender present in the smokers group. Conclusion : There is a lack of documentation on female smokers.Even though there is no statistical significance between the mental health status and smokers but it is observed that there is a significant difference in their opinion.There is negligible correlation between nicotine dependence and mental health status of an individual. Key words : Smokers , Non - Smokers , General health , Mental health , tobacco consumption, Nicotine Dependent , habit of tobacco consumption .
KUMARI et al. (2026) studied this question.