Tobacco use: the main predictor of illicit substances use among young adolescents in Sousse, Tunisia

2018 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nawel Zammit ◽  
Jihen Maatoug ◽  
Rim Ghammam ◽  
Sana Bhiri ◽  
Hassen Ghannem
Keyword(s):  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Young Adolescents ◽  
Psychosocial Characteristics ◽  
Current Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Year ◽  
Current Cigarette ◽  
Illicit Substances

Abstract Introduction Early adolescence is a critical period usually associated with experimentation with illicit substances. In Tunisia few studies explored these risk behaviors among young adolescents. Aims To evaluate the prevalence and the predictors of the use of illicit substances among the young adolescents of Sousse. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in the region of Sousse, Tunisia during the 2013/2014 school year among 4272 schoolchildren in 16 public middle schools. Data about psychosocial characteristics and risk behaviors among the schoolchildren, their parents, their siblings and their friends were collected anonymously using a self-administrated questionnaire. Results Females represented 50.5% of participants. The mean age of schoolchildren was 13.3 (±1.2) years. Lifetime illicit substances use prevalence was 2.9% [confidence interval (CI) 95%: (2.4%–3.4%)] and lifetime use of tobacco prevalence was 12.9% [CI 95%: (11.9%–13.9%)]. The age of tobacco onset was significantly younger to the age of experimentation with illicit substances. Insomnia, sadness and illicit substances use among peers were associated with illicit substances use among participants. While the most influential risk factor on illicit substances use was current cigarette smoking with an adjusted odds ratio (OR) of 7.2 [CI 95%: (4.5–11.2)]. Conclusion A national substances use prevention program should be implemented in the schools of Tunisia with an emphasis on tobacco use prevention.

scholarly journals Smoking characteristics and lung functions among university athletes

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Narongkorn Saiphoklang ◽  
Orapan Poachanukoon ◽  
Suchada Soorapan
Keyword(s):  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Smoking Prevalence ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Current Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lung Functions ◽  
Current Cigarette ◽  
Exhaled Carbon Monoxide ◽  
University Athletes

AbstractCigarette smoking has negative effects on the respiratory system, particularly pulmonary functions. This study aimed to determine smoking prevalence and characteristics among university athletes. We conducted a cross-sectional study of Thammasat University athletes in Thailand from July to October 2018. Demographic and smoking data were recorded. Exhaled carbon monoxide (CO) levels and lung function data were analysed. A total of 433 subjects (56% men) were included. Mean age was 19.8 ± 1.3 years. Asthma was reported in 5.5%. The prevalence of current cigarette smoking was 23.8%. Tobacco use was 3.0 ± 3.2 cigarettes per day. The Fagerstrom score for nicotine dependence was 0.76 ± 1.47. Compared to non-smokers, smokers were predominately males (70.6% vs 29.4%, P < 0.001), had higher exhaled CO levels (3.75 ± 3.08 ppm vs 2.18 ± 0.73 ppm, P < 0.001), higher FVC (89.65 ± 17.61% vs 83.22 ± 15.72%, P = 0.001), higher FEV1 (92.60 ± 15.36% vs 87.77 ± 11.23%, P = 0.002), but lower FEV1/FVC (78.21 ± 5.38% vs 79.70 ± 5.60%, P = 0.015). Moreover, athletes who smoke, were more likely to: drink alcohol, have a family member who smokes, have a friend who smokes or have a university instructor who smokes. In conclusion, smoking prevalence among university athletes was relatively high, although low nicotine addiction level and good lung functions were found. Home and institute environments had important influences on cigarette use in students.Trial registration: TCTR20180917001

scholarly journals Predicting Prevention of Cigarette Smoking in Youth: Using Multi-Theory Model (MTM)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamid Abasi ◽  
Zahra Sadat Asadi ◽  
Naser Mohammad gholi Mezerji
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Theory Model ◽  
Current Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prevention Interventions ◽  
Current Cigarette ◽  
Military Services

Abstract Background: Cigarette smoking (CS) is the most important cause of death and disability in the world and is a complex behavior that is affected by various factors. This study was aimed to test the ability of MTM to predict preventing CS in youth.Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 230 youth who were volunteer to do military services as a soldier were selected by simple random sampling in 2019, western Iran. Data collection were performed by using questionnaire demographic characteristics and MTM constructs of CS. The obtained data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, logistic regression, and Hosmer–Lemeshow test in SPSS 20 software.Results: In this study, the Mean (± SD) age of the participants was 21.13 (±0.89). The prevalence of current cigarette smoking (CCS) and ever cigarette smoking (ECS) was 12.2% and 23%, respectively. The results of the logistic regression test showed that ECS (p< 0.001) and having a family member smoker (p=0.026) were predictor factors for CCS. Sustenance of preventing CS behavior was predicted by constructs of emotional transformation (p=0/006), practice for change (p=0=022), and changes in the social environment (p< 0.001).Conclusions: MTM shows that it is a reliable and useful theory in the sustenance of preventing CS behavior in youth who volunteer to do military services as soldiers. Therefore, this robust theory should be tested in designing, implementing, and evaluating of CS prevention interventions.

scholarly journals Risk factors of illicit substance use among Tunisian adolescents of Sousse

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
H Ghali ◽  
S Bhiri ◽  
A Ben Cheikh ◽  
S Khefacha ◽  
M Tourki Dhidah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Illicit Substance ◽  
Illicit Substance Use ◽  
Illicit Substances

Abstract Background and aims Adolescence is a period of physical, psychological and socio-cultural transformation, but also of curiosity, experimentation and acquisition. It is mainly during adolescence that people are introduced to the use of legitimate psychoactive substances, such as alcohol and tobacco, as well as illicit substances such as cannabis. Studying its predictors could help deal with this problem more efficiently. We aimed to determine the prevalence of life time illicit substance use and its predictors among Tunisian adolescents. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study in two public schools in the governorate of Sousse during the 2017/2018 school year. The data were collected by anonymous self-administered questionnaire, then processed and analyzed using the SPSS software version 20. Results A total of 294 students were included. The mean age was of 17.03 years (standard deviation = 1.51). Females represented 56.1% of participants (sex ratio was 0.78). Among respondents: 60 (20.4%) had used illicit substance at least once. Cannabis was the main substance used by 35 (58.3%) students. The average age of the illicit substance use initiation was 16.3 (±1.1) years while it was 15.7 (±1.5) and 14.7 (±1.8) years for alcohol and tobacco use initiation respectively. Proportions of male students and academic failure were significantly more important among illicit substance users than among non users. While the most influential factors on illicit substance use were: alcohol use, and tobacco use (p &lt; 10-3). However, no significant association was found between illicit substance use and video games and internet use. Conclusions This study highlights the strong association between the other risk behaviors and illicit drug use. Future interventions should focus on the whole risk behaviors simultaneously at late adolescence with regard to the environmental context. Key messages Our results highlight the need to better understand behaviors at risk in Tunisia and the perceptions of prevention policies among students. Mainly during adolescence that people are introduced to the use of illicit substances.

scholarly journals Prevalence of cigarette smoking and its predictors among school going adolescents of North India

2014 ◽  
Vol 03 (04) ◽  
pp. 193-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Durgesh Thakur ◽  
Anmol Gupta ◽  
Anita Thakur ◽  
Salig Ram Mazta ◽  
Deepak Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Free Time ◽  
North India ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Current Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Current Cigarette

Abstract Background: Cigarettes smoking is a common mode of consuming tobacco in India. This habit usually starts in adolescence and tracks across the life course. Interventions like building decision making skills and resisting negative influences are effective in reducing the initiation and level of tobacco use. Aims and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of adolescent current cigarette smoking behavior and to investigate the individual and social factors, which influence them both to and not to smoke. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was carried out among school going adolescents in Shimla town of North India. After obtaining their written informed consent, a questionnaire was administered. Results: The overall prevalence of current cigarette smoking was 11.8%. The binary logistic regression model revealed that parents′ and peers′ smoking behavior influence adolescent smoking behavior. Individual self-harm tendency also significantly predicted cigarette smoking behavior. Parental active participation in keeping a track of their children′s free time activities predicted to protect adolescents from taking this habit. Conclusion: Our research lends support to the need for intervention on restricting adolescents from taking up this habit and becoming another tobacco industries′ addicted customer. Parents who smoke should quit this habit, which will not only restore their own health, but also protect their children. All parents should be counseled to carefully observe their children′s free time activities.

scholarly journals Prevalence of tobacco use and its contributing factors among adolescents in Bangladesh: Results from a population-based study

2016 ◽  
Vol 05 (04) ◽  
pp. 186-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam ◽  
A. K.M. Mainuddin ◽  
Faiz Ahmed Bhuiyan ◽  
Kamrun Nahar Chowdhury
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Sample Design ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Current Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Global Youth Tobacco Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Current Cigarette

Abstract Background: Tobacco use is an alarming public health problem worldwide and causes significant morbidity and mortality. In many developing countries tobacco use starts at a relative younger age. However, data on tobacco use among adolescents in Bangladesh is scarce. Objectives: The main objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of tobacco use and its contributing factors among adolescents in Bangladesh. Materials and Methods: We used data from the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) Bangladesh 2007 which was a school-based survey of 2,135 students aged 13-15 years in grades 7-10. Analysis: A two-stage cluster sample design was used to produce representative data for Bangladesh. At the first stage, schools were selected with probability proportional to enrollment size. At the second stage, classes were randomly selected and all students in selected classes were eligible to participate. The GYTS sample design produced representative, independent, cross-sectional estimates for Bangladesh. Results: The overall prevalence of ever cigarette smokers in Bangladeshi students was about 9%, which was more than 3 times higher in boys compared to girls (15.8% versus 4.8%). Almost 4 in 10 students start smoking before the age of 10 in Bangladesh. In addition to current cigarette smoking, another 6% also reported to use other tobacco products currently. Nine in 10 current smokers reported that they had ever received help to stop smoking. More than 4 in 10 students were exposed to smoke from other people in public places. Among current smokers, 38.3% reported that they usually buy tobacco in a store and of which 97.8% reported that they were not refused cigarette purchase because of their age. Conclusion: Implementation and enforcement of tobacco control act is an urgent public health priority in Bangladesh.

scholarly journals Tobacco Usage among Dental Interns in Panchkula, Haryana, India

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-18
Author(s):  
Amarpreet Kaur ◽  
Amandeep Chopra ◽  
Satpreet Singh ◽  
Harkirat Kaur Aulakh ◽  
Vimmie Gill ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Smoking Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Current Cigarette ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Tobacco Usage

BACKGROUND: Tobacco use is one of the major preventable reasons for death. Despite this, its prevalence is increasing among dental students. For the purpose of advocacy of planning tobacco control and interventions, data on prevalence of tobacco usage is needed. AIM: To assess prevalence of tobacco usage among dental interns of district Panchkula, Haryana, India. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted from July-September 2019 among dental interns of Panchkula using a self-administered questionnaire. Data based on demographic factors, smoking habits, and associated risk factors was collected. Descriptive analysis for demographic variables and smoking habits were analyzed using the SPSS 24.0 software. RESULT: The prevalence of current tobacco use was 29.54% (22.2% males and 6.8% females). Male interns were significantly more likely than female interns to be current cigarette smokers. On probing the cause of smoking, a majority of participants cited friends and stress as the main cause for smoking. The proportion of regular smokers whose parents smoke was more significant compared to occasional smokers. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of tobacco usage among dental interns is more in males as compared to females so dental interns need to be trained regarding anti-tobacco counselling.

scholarly journals Tobacco use and the relationship with HIV risk behaviors in Puerto Rico residents of 18 years and over – A cross-sectional study

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Cabrera-Serrano ◽  
Marcos E. Felici-Giovanini ◽  
Miriam V. Ramos-Colón ◽  
Antonio L. Cases-Rosario ◽  
Abraham Rivera-Alvarado
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Hiv Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hiv Risk Behaviors ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship

Determinants of cigarette smoking among school adolescents on the island of Java, Indonesia

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mouhamad Bigwanto ◽  
Aroonsri Mongkolcharti ◽  
Karl Peltzer ◽  
Orapin Laosee
Keyword(s):  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Integrated Model ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Current Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Current Cigarette

Abstract Background: The Integrated Model of Change has successfully explained the behavior change process. Cigarette smoking is a social phenomenon, which needs to be understood for devising effective preventive strategies. Objectives: The study aims to apply the Integrated Model of Change to determine predictive factors of cigarette smoking behavior among school adolescents in Indonesia. Methods: A school-based cross-sectional study was designed to collect data in Banten, Indonesia. A total of 698 students from eight high schools were recruited by multi-stage cluster sampling. The association between cigarette smoking and the independent variables was examined by multiple logistic regressions. Results: The majority of respondents (86.4%) were between the ages of 15 and 17 years (Mean=16.4 years; SD=1.01). Approximately half (48.8%) of the students ever tried a cigarette while 29.6% were current smokers. Curiosity was reported as the main reason for experimenting with cigarettes (32%). The significant factors regarding current cigarette smoking were attitude [adjusted odds ratio (AOR)=2.68], social norms (AOR=12.80), self-efficacy (AOR=15.85), and accessibility (AOR=4.39). Conclusion: The study revealed social influence and self-efficacy that were strongly associated with cigarette smoking can help authorities in guiding possible intervention programs for school adolescents.

Obesity in relation to risk factors and socioeconomic conditions among school-age children at Khartoum State 2011/2012

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 413-416
Author(s):  
Dr. Suzan Ail Yousif Abo* ,Dr. ALI abdalazez Salih
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Socioeconomic Conditions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Year ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
Class Room ◽  
Watching Tv

This is a descriptive cross-sectional study that was carried out at Khartoum Stateduring the school year 20112/2012 to estimate the prevalence of obesity among schoolchildren aged 6-15 years and to investigate the relationship between BMI (Body MassIndex) and socioeconomic status and life style factors. Two hundred and fifty pupilsparticipated in this study. The researcher took the anthropometric measurement insidethe class room and gave the questionnaire the students to be answered by one of child’sparents. The data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences(SPSS Version 13.0).In this study, prevalence of obesity was found to be (48%) of them 18% males and 30%females. Income of the family, number of high caloric carbonated beverages/week, wayof transportation to school, length of daily playing outside the home, and time spentin watching TV and video games were significantly correlated with student’s BMI.While parent’s BMI was not having significant correlation with student’s BMI.This study is considered as the first study in its field regarding this age category inKhartoum State, and it is promoting future researches in obesity and its determinant.Key words: Obesity in relation to risk factors and socioeconomic conditions amongschool-age children

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