scholarly journals Prevalence of cigarette smoking among adolescent boys of Srinagar: a school based cross sectional Survey

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
pp. 2886
Author(s):  
Hina Bashir ◽  
Muhammad Salim Khan ◽  
Irfan Nazir Mir ◽  
Ruqia Qaunsar ◽  
Mohsina Mukhtar
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Tobacco Exposure ◽  
Adolescent Boys ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Current Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Global Youth Tobacco Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Based

Background: Tobacco use is one biggest health hazards in the world posing various physical and psychosocial risks. At a moment the spread of tobacco use is growing at fast rate in the adolescents, who are the future of the country. However, little information is known about the magnitude of tobacco use in adolescents. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of cigarette smoking among adolescents of Srinagar city.Methods: This school based cross sectional study was conducted from June 2015 to March 2017 in 20 high schools selected randomly from public and private sectors. Students (boys only) [n=1200] from grade 9-12, in the age limit of 13-19 were included in the study. Data were collected by self-administered questionnaire that is adapted from global youth tobacco survey questionnaire. Bivariate and multivariate analysis were made using logistic regression on SPSS version 20.0 software in order to predict factors associated with tobacco use. Results: The prevalence of cigarette smoking among adolescent boys was found to be 29% ever smokers, and 23% current smokers. In addition, more than half [60.8%] of adolescents were exposed to tobacco smoke from others in public places. In the multivariate analysis parent smoking, peer smoking, exposure to movie with actors smoking, not being exposed to anti-smoking media messages, not discussing in the class about danger of smoking, were significantly associated with current cigarette smoking among adolescents. Conclusions: The prevalence rate is increasing in its spread, exposure to environmental tobacco exposure is widespread. Moreover adolescents should be enriched with the knowledge on the dangers of tobacco use. 

scholarly journals Tobacco use among School-going Adolescents in Comoros: A Secondary Analysis of the 2015 Comoros Global Youth Tobacco Survey.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Bai James ◽  
Said Abasse Kassim ◽  
John Alimamy Kabba ◽  
Chenai Kitchen
Keyword(s):  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Secondhand Smoke ◽  
Tobacco Industry ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Current Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Cigarette Tobacco ◽  
Global Youth Tobacco Survey ◽  
Tobacco Products ◽  
Current Cigarette

Abstract BackgroundTobacco use among adolescents has long term adverse health consequences, especially during adulthood. Currently, little is known about tobacco use behaviour among adolescents in Comoros. Our study aims to estimate the prevalence and identify key factors associated with tobacco use among adolescents in Comoros using the 2015 Comoros Global Youth Tobacco Survey data.MethodsNational cross-sectional survey data of 2,810 eligible school-going adolescents aged between 11-17 years were analysed. Complex sample logistic regression analyses to determine the correlates of current cigarette smoking and current use of non-cigarette tobacco products.ResultsThe overall prevalence of current cigarette smoking was 14.3% [males (18.5%), females (9.9%)]. The prevalence of current use of non-cigarette tobacco products was 5.8% [males (6.7%), females (4.9%)]. Being male (AOR=2.23;95%CI:1.38-3.59), exposure secondhand smoke within (AOR=3.869;95%CI:2.835-5.280)) and outside their home (AOR= 1.514; 95%CI: 1.100-2.084) and exposure to tobacco industry promotion (AOR=2.986; 95%CI:2.246-3.969) were predictors of current tobacco use among adolescents. Similarly, Exposure to tobacco industry promotion (AOR=.2.669;95%CI:1.610-4.425) were associated with non-cigarette tobacco use. Adolescents exposed to anti-smoking education in schools were less likely to use non-cigarette tobacco (AOR=0.523;95% CI:0.311-0.881) than those not exposed to anti-smoking education in schools.ConclusionOne in seven school-going adolescents smoke cigarettes, and approximately one in 20 school-going adolescents use non-cigarette tobacco products in Comoros. Exposure to secondhand smoke within and outside the home and exposure to tobacco industry promotion were associated with tobacco use in school-going adolescents in Comoros. Our findings suggest the need for adolescent-friendly gender-sensitive tobacco interventions, including strengthening existing tobacco control laws to prevent and reduce tobacco use among school-going adolescents in Comoros.

scholarly journals Prevalence and determinants of current cigarette smoking and secondhand smoking among Greek adolescents: the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) 2013 study

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. e034760 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Rachiotis ◽  
Anastasia Barbouni ◽  
Athanasios Basagiannis ◽  
Antonis Katsioulis ◽  
Konstantinos Kostikas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Student Response ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Current Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Global Youth Tobacco Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public Places ◽  
Secondhand Smoking ◽  
Current Cigarette

ObjectivesSmoking prevalence in Greece is considered high within the European Union and the collection of evidence on tobacco use among adolescents is of vital importance in order to develop effective smoking prevention and cessation programmes.DesignCross-sectional.SettingGreece.Primary and secondary outcome measuresGlobal Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) is a national representative, paper-and-pencil, cross-sectional, school-based study of students at ages 13–15 years. The survey employed a multistage cluster sample design with schools selected proportional to enrolment size. Finally, 4618/5127 students aged 13–15 years participated in the survey. The school response rate was 98.1%, the student response rate was 90.1% and the overall response rate was 88.4%.ResultsThe prevalence of current cigarette smoking was estimated at 10.1% (10.4% in GYTS 2005) and of exposure to secondhand smoking in public places at 67.4% (94.1% in GYTS 2005). The vast majority of the adolescents (82.1%) supported the banning of smoking inside enclosed public places. Most of the current smokers (90.8%) were not prevented/refused purchase because of their age according to existing law. Multivariate analysis showed that peer influence (OR=48.32; 95% CI 36.2 to 64.48), pocket money (OR=2.63; 95% CI 1.28 to 3.41), increasing age (OR=2.35; 95% CI 1.63 to 3.39) and low educational level of father (OR=2.82; 95% CI 1.7 to 4.68) were risk factors independently associated with current cigarette smoking.ConclusionsDespite the existence of strict laws related to tobacco control, exposure to secondhand smoking among Greek students remained high even when compared with GYTS in 2005. This is likely a result of weak enforcement, what is really missing is the enforcement of the related legislation.

scholarly journals Comparing the Characteristics of Cigarette Smoking and e-Cigarette and IQOS Use among Adolescents in Taiwan

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yue-Chune Lee ◽  
Li-Chuan Chang ◽  
Chieh Hsu ◽  
Pei-Ching Chen
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Tobacco Product ◽  
Current Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Global Youth Tobacco Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Current Cigarette

Objectives. Our objective in this study was to identify the risk factors for cigarette, e-cigarette, and IQOS use among adolescents in Taiwan, with a particular focus on socioeconomic status, smoking status of parents and peers, cigarette promotions, and anti-tobacco campaigns. Methods. Data were obtained from the 2018 version of the annual cross-sectional Taiwan Global Youth Tobacco Survey, which is used to monitor tobacco use among Taiwanese adolescents in junior and senior high schools. The dependent variables in the study were “current cigarette smoking,” “current use of e-cigarettes,” and “current use of IQOS devices” (i.e., during the 30 days prior to survey completion). Independent variables included gender, school grade, monthly income/allowance, educational level of parents, smoking status of parents, smoking status of close friends, access to free cigarettes, exposure to cigarette advertisements, and attendance at anti-tobacco courses. Logistic regression was used in the identification of factors correlated with the current use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or IQOS. Results. We determined that 5.65% of the adolescents in the study were currently using cigarettes, 2.74% were currently using e-cigarettes, and 2.33% were currently using IQOS. Our analysis revealed a number of factors that have a bearing on smoking behavior, including gender, monthly allowance, educational level of parents, smoking status of parents and close friends, access to free cigarettes, and exposure to cigarette advertisements. Conclusions. The tobacco product that was most widely used by adolescents was cigarettes, followed by e-cigarettes and IQOS. The socioeconomic status, smoking status of parents/close friends, and access to cigarettes were all identified as important factors related to the current use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and IQOS by adolescents.

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 Influence of psychological and environmental factors on tobacco use amongst students

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khaloud Tariq ◽  
Ahmed Bilal ◽  
Umair Dastgir Bhatti
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Random Number ◽  
Random Number Generator ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Number Generator ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Global Youth Tobacco Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Aim of this study was to find out the influence of psychosocial and environmental factor on tobacco use amongst students. A cross sectional survey was conducted in 6 randomly selected Universities of Lahore from 1st to 28 September 2017. Seventy students were selected from each university through random sampling using lotery method using random number generator. Standardized global youth tobacco survey (GYTS) questionnaire was used. It was composed of pyschosocial & environmental factors and was hand distributed among students. The data were analyzed using SPSS 20. A total number of 420 students participated. Five incomplete responses were discorded. Females were 223 & males were 192. Majoristy of the participants belonged to the age group of 18-24 years. It was concluded that many students considered it a fun to do with friends.

scholarly journals A Survey of 24,000 Students Aged 13–15 Years in India: Global Youth Tobacco Survey 2006 and 2009

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 1179173X1000300 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Gajalakshmi ◽  
C.V. Kanimozhi
Keyword(s):  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Global Youth Tobacco Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
School Year ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Company Representative ◽  
Never Smokers

Background Students aged 13–15 years in Grades 8–10 have been surveyed in the year 2006 and in 2009 to monitor the prevalences of smoking and smokeless tobacco use and to assess their attitudes, knowledge and behaviors towards tobacco use and its health impact. Methods The Global Youth Tobacco Survey is a cross sectional survey that uses a two-stage cluster sample design to get a representative sample of schools and students for the study. In India, a total of 12 086 students in the year 2006 and 11 768 in 2009 were surveyed. Results About 14% (13.7% in 2006 and 14.6% in 2009) of students use tobacco (smoking/smokeless tobacco). The prevalence of smoking among boys is about three times that of girls in both the surveys. The prevalence of smokeless tobacco among girls is twice that of smoking tobacco in both the surveys. In the 2009 survey comparing with the 2006, the percentage of students who initiated bidi smoking before 10 years of age is significantly higher in boys (2006: 26.0% and 2009:45.4%); the percentage of never smokers likely to initiate smoking in the following year is significantly lower in girls (2006: 16.0% and 2009: 10.8%); the percentage of students exposed to smoke from parents is significantly lower (2006: Boys-38.3%, Girls-30.7% and 2009: Boys-29.3%, Girls-22.4%); the percentage of students who reported that they were taught about the dangers of smoking during the school year is higher; and, ever smokers received help or advice to help stop smoking is significantly higher (2009: 19.5% and 2006: 4.4%). The percentage of students who saw any advertisements for tobacco, the percentage of students offered free cigarettes by a cigarette company representative or their access/availability to smoking tobacco and the changes observed in the prevalences of tobacco use among students in 2009 is not significantly different from 2006. Conclusions No significant difference is seen in the prevalence of tobacco use among students between the 2006 and 2009 surveys. The percentage of boys who initiated bidi smoking before age 10 is statistically higher in 2009 compared to 2006. There is a need to strengthen enforcement of policies already in place as well as focus on expansion into additional program efforts.

scholarly journals Smoking habits and the influence of war on cigarette and shisha smoking in Syria

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. e0256829
Author(s):  
Ameer Kakaje ◽  
Mohammad Marwan Alhalabi ◽  
Ayham Alyousbashi ◽  
Ayham Ghareeb ◽  
Loura Hamid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
University Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cigarette Smokers ◽  
Lower Odds ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Current Tobacco

Tobacco smoking might be impacted by various influences, including psychological, socio-cultural, and economic factors. A community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted in Syrian Arab Republic from March to April 2019 using a web-based questionnaire. The survey aimed at assessing tobacco use (shisha and cigarettes) as well as examining the association between current tobacco use and various sociodemographic and war-related factors. The sample comprised 978 participants (251 males: 727 females) and had a mean age of 24.7 years (SD: 7.60). Most participants were single (n = 825, 84.4%), reside in Damascus and Rif-Dimashq (n = 579, 59.2%), and had a college/university education (n = 911, 93.1%). Concerning smoking, a total of 371 participants (37.9%) were identified to be current tobacco smokers, of whom 211, 84, 76 were exclusive shisha smokers, exclusive cigarette smokers, and dual smokers, respectively. The prevalence of cigarette smoking (exclusive and dual) among males and females was found to be 34.7%, and 10.0%, respectively. On the other hand, the prevalence of shisha smoking (exclusive and dual) among males and females was around 34.3% and 27.6%, respectively. Additionally, various factors have predicted a higher likelihood of cigarette smoking including male gender (AOR = 4.152; 95% CI: 2.842–6.064; p<0.001), and losing someone due to the war (AOR = 1.487; 95% CI: 1.028–2.151; p = 0.035), while unemployed individuals were found to have lower odds of being cigarette smokers (AOR = 0.634; 95% CI: 0.429–0.937; p = 0.022). Concerning shisha smoking, married (AOR = 0.622; 95% CI: 0.402–0.963; p = 0.033), and unemployed individuals (AOR = 0.679; 95% CI: 0.503–0.916; p = 0.011) were found to have lower odds of shisha smoking. Amid the tobacco epidemic in the region, rates of tobacco use in Syria are still worrying. The Syrian armed conflicts may possess a double-edged effect on smoking, and tobacco users who adopt smoking to cope with various stressors should be targeted with well-structured health education, along with appropriate psychological services.

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