Pattern and quitting of tobacco smoking among Egyptian university students

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manal M. Anwar ◽  
Shaimaa A. Senosy
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Tobacco Smoking ◽  
Smoking Habit ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public Places ◽  
Stop Smoking ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
High Smoking Rate ◽  
Free Environment

AbstractObjectivesUniversity students are at high risk of practicing the smoking habit being exposed to smoking peers and easier cigarette availability.MethodsThis study aims to explore prevalence, attitude and pattern of tobacco smoking and quitting among Beni-Suef University students. A cross-sectional study was conducted from March to May 2019. A total of 4,599 students were selected by using randomized multi-stage sampling using self-administered questionnaire for data collection.ResultsThe mean age of students found to be smokers was 20.8 ± 1.42 years. Males: Females' ratio was 2:1 (66 vs.34%). Prevalence of smoking was 17.4%. Students of non-medical and non-health colleges showed a significant high smoking rate (18.8 and 18.3% respectively) than students in health faculties (15.2%); p=0.017. Participants believed that they might smoke because of: peers' pressure (73.3%), stress (71.4%), imitating popular figures (61.7%) and availability of money (60.4%). Regarding smoking provinces; 86.1% did smoke in coffee-shops, 73.1% in university yards and only 16.87% used to smoke at home Regarding the attitudes of smokers and nonsmokers towards smoking; the acceptance of indoor smoking was significantly higher (85.6%) among smokers than non-smokers (6.42%); p=0.0001. Of note; 51.2% of smokers versus 86.3% of non-smokers agreed to ban smoking in public places (P=0.001). Majority of smokers (72.1%) had the desire to stop smoking while (57.8%) tried to stop smoking but failed.ConclusionsSmoking is becoming a habit among university students and initiative of a smoke free environment should be encouraged and subject and method.

Knowledge, Misconceptions, and Future Intentions Towards Breastfeeding Among Female University Students in Kuwait

2011 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 358-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bader Ebrahim ◽  
Hadeel Al-Enezi ◽  
Mohammed Al-Turki ◽  
Ali Al-Turki ◽  
Fatma Al-Rabah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Skin Rash ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public Places ◽  
Breastfeeding In Public ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Common Misconceptions

A cross-sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire was conducted on female university students (N = 1106) to explore their knowledge and misconceptions on breastfeeding. Most participants recognized the benefits of breastfeeding, but only a few were aware of the recommendation for exclusive breastfeeding in the first 6 months of life. Misconceptions were common; 66%, 60%, and 55% of participants thought mothers should temporarily stop breastfeeding if they had a fever, skin rash, or sore throat, respectively. Approximately 20% thought mothers should stop breastfeeding if the child had diarrhea, vomiting, or skin rash. Support of breastfeeding in public places was low, but 38% supported breastfeeding in female prayer rooms in public places. Efforts should be made to correct common misconceptions on breastfeeding and increase the support of breastfeeding in public places among university students. Female prayer rooms that exist in all public places in Kuwait can be used to promote breastfeeding in public places in Kuwait.

scholarly journals Waterpipe Tobacco Use in the United Kingdom: A Cross-Sectional Study among University Students and Stop Smoking Practitioners

PLoS ONE ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. e0146799 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Jawad ◽  
Elham Choaie ◽  
Leonie Brose ◽  
Omara Dogar ◽  
Aimee Grant ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United Kingdom ◽  
University Students ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Stop Smoking

Sexual Orientation Among Unmarried Final Year University Students in Osun State: Distribution, Determinants and Level of Satisfaction

2021 ◽  
pp. 0272684X2110066
Author(s):  
Akinlolu G. Omisore ◽  
Ifeoluwa A. Oyerinde ◽  
Omoniyi M. Abiodun ◽  
Zainab A. Aderemi ◽  
Titilayo B. Adewusi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sexual Attraction ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Major Factors

Background Sexual Orientation is an enduring pattern of romantic or sexual attraction, with the attractions broadly incorporated under heterosexuality and non-heterosexuality. Societal and other factors seem to affect individuals’ perception of their self-identified orientation. Thus, this study sets out to document the distribution of sexual orientation, level of self-reported satisfaction, and factors associated with sexual orientation among unmarried university students. Methods A cross-sectional study involving 550 respondents sampled using a multi-stage sampling technique. Data collected via a self-administered questionnaire and analyzed via IBM SPSS version 20.0. Results Most respondents (93.6%) were heterosexuals, 4.7% bisexuals, 1.3% lesbian women and 0.40% gay men. More heterosexuals (80.4%) were fully satisfied with their self-identified sexual orientation compared to 57.2% of non-heterosexuals. Respondents who had religious upbringing and those whose parents were currently married were less likely to have sexual orientation outside of heterosexuality. Conclusion The most prevalent sexual orientation was heterosexuality, with more heterosexuals also expressing satisfaction than others. With the level of dissatisfaction expressed by those who are not heterosexuals as well as the factors associated with heterosexuality, it is plausible to conclude that societal values and/or prejudices constitute major factors in individuals self-identifying with some particular sexual orientation and the satisfaction derived therein.

scholarly journals Survey on Knowledge, Attitude, Perception and Practice among University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 67-79
Author(s):  
Md. Abdul Wadood ◽  
ASMA Mamun ◽  
Md. Abdur Rafi ◽  
Md. Kamrul Islam ◽  
Suhaili Mohd ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Average Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public Places ◽  
Financial Status ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Kolmogorov Smirnov

Background: The numbers of infections and death by COVID-19 have continued to rise worldwide and preventive practice has remained to be one of the most effective ways to prevent it. We conducted this study to survey the knowledge, attitude, perception and practice of university students during the early stage of the pandemic in Bangladesh. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study with 305 students from Rajshahi University, conducted between March 11 and March 19, 2020. We developed a questionnaire for collecting information regarding COVID-19 following the instructions and guidelines of WHO and used frequency distribution, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis (non-parametric) tests for data analysis. Statistical significance was accepted at p < 0.05. Results: The knowledge of the students on COVID-19 was of average level; however, more than one-third of them were unwilling to avoid public transport and travel public places with friends and family. Their practice of preventive measures was not at a satisfactory level. More than one-third of them were not keen to stay home and not hesitant to visit crowded places. About half of the students thought the pandemic would not affect their daily activities, and most of them felt it would not affect their study, financial status, fieldwork of their course, or meeting with their friends and relatives. Female students were found more knowledgeable than male ones. Conclusions: The general knowledge of students had an average level on COVID-19, but their attitude, perception and preventive practices were not consistent with their level of education. The authorities should consider the findings while promulgating policies and implementing measures for the prevention of COVID-19. Doi: 10.28991/SciMedJ-2021-03-SI-9 Full Text: PDF

scholarly journals Smoking Prevalence and Parameters among University Students, Saudi Arabia

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Second Hand Smoke ◽  
Water Pipe ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Smoking Intervention ◽  
High Smoking Rate ◽  
Tobacco Epidemic ◽  
Awareness Programme

Background: According to WHO, tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced with 21% of the global population aged 15 and above smoked tobacco. Which killing around 6 million people a year. More than 5 million of those deaths are the result of direct tobacco use while more than 600 000 are the result of non-smokers being exposed to second-hand smoke. Objectives: The study aimed to find the Onset, Prevalence, Type, and Frequency of smoking. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted from December 2013 - May 2014. The target population was students of male gender studying in Majmaah University. A total of 325 students aged between 19-25 years were randomly chosen from different Colleges of ALMajmaah University. Results: Seventy two students (22.2%) were smokers, 74 (22.8%) were second hand smokers. Remaining 253 (55%) were non smokers. 41 of smokers (56.9%) were smoking cigarettes. 25 (34.7%) were smoking water pipe, and 6 (8.3%) were smoking both types. Most cigarette smokers were smoking one pack per day (25) students and (15) students were smoking water pipe once daily. Majority of smokers were smokers since 2-4 years (45.8%) and (40.3%) were smoking from five years or more. Conclusion: High smoking rate in Majmaah university students indicate that more researches need to find out causes of smoking. Intervention and awareness programme should be conducted to reduce prevalence of Smoking.

scholarly journals Hubungan Merokok dengan Kejadian Hipertensi pada Laki-Laki Usia 35-65 Tahun di Kota Padang

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yashinta Octavian Gita Setyanda ◽  
Delmi Sulastri ◽  
Yuniar Lestari
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Smoking Habit ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Smoking Habits ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multi Stage

AbstrakHipertensi merupakan salah satu penyebab kematian tertinggi pada masyarakat di dunia. Penyakit ini disebut juga the silent killer. Prevalensi hipertensi telah mencapai angka 31,7% dari semua penduduk. Peningkatan ini diakibatkan perubahan gaya hidup yang salah satunya merokok. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan antara kebiasaan merokok termasuk lama merokok, jumlah rokok dan jenis rokok dengan hipertensi. Desain penelitian berupa cross-sectional study. Populasi adalah laki-laki yang berusia 35-65 tahun di empat kecamatan terpilih di kota Padang. Jumlah subjek sebanyak 92 orang yang diambil secara multi stage random sampling. Instrumen dalam penelitian ini ialah kuesioner untuk data responden dan karakteristik kebiasaan merokok, serta sphygmomanometer untuk mengukur tekanan darah. Data dianalisis dengan uji chi-square dengan p < 0,05 untuk signifikansi. Hasil penelitian didapatkan ada hubungan antara kebiasaan merokok dengan hipertensi (p=0,003) yaitu dipengaruhi oleh lama merokok (p=0,017) dan jenis rokok (p=0,017), tetapi tidak terdapat hubungan antara jumlah rokok dengan kejadian hipertensi (p=0,412). Oleh karena kebiasaan merokok meningkatkan risiko hipertensi, penyuluhan kesehatan tentang risiko peningkatan tekanan darah terhadap penderita hipertensi yang memiliki kebiasaan merokok harus dilakukan. Hal ini diperlukan agar terjadi penurunan angka kejadian hipertensi.Kata Kunci: hipertensi, kebiasaan merokok, lama merokok, jumlah rokok, jenis rokok AbstractHypertension is one of the major causes of death in the world. This disease is called silent killer. The prevalence of hypertension has reached 31.7% of the population. It increases because of lifestyle changes, one of them is smoking. The objective of this study was to determine the association between smoking habits including duration of smoking, number of cigarettes, and type of cigarettes with hypertension. The research design was cross-sectional study. The population was 35-65 years old men in four selected districts in Padang. There were 92 subjects who were taken by multi-stage random sampling. The instruments of this research were questionnaire for data of respondents and smoking habit characteristics, also sphygmomanometer for blood pressure measurements. Data were analyzed by chi-square test with p value < 0.05 for significance. The result of this study showed that there is association between smoking habit and hypertension (p=0.003) which is influenced by duration of smoking (p=0.017) and type of smoking (p=0.017), but there is no association between number of cigarettes with the incidence of hypertension (p=0.412). As smoking habits increase the risk of hypertension, health promotion about the risk of blood pressure increasing in the patient who has a smoking habit should be done. It is important in order to decrease the incidence of hypertension.Keywords: hypertension, duration of smoking, number of cigarettes, type of cigarettes

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