School Dropouts' Attitudes and Beliefs about Smoking

1998 ◽  
Vol 82 (3) ◽  
pp. 984-986 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Qi Wang ◽  
Eugene C. Fitzhugh ◽  
Jim M. Eddy ◽  
R. Carl Westerfield
Keyword(s):  
Weight Control ◽  
Coping Skills ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
National Sample ◽  
The Self ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Smoking Rate ◽  
School Dropouts ◽  
Managing Stress

The purpose of this study was to examine the association of beliefs and attitude related to smoking and smoking behavior among school dropouts in a national sample (weighted N = 492,352). The self-reported smoking rate for school dropouts was 58.3%. Those who were most positive about smoking (such as smoking helps people reduce stress and relax, reduce boredom) were more likely to be smokers ( p < .05). Smoking programs targeting this population should provide coping skills and an environment with options for relaxing, managing stress, and safe weight control.

Developmental Influences of Attitudes and Beliefs on Adolescents' Smoking

1995 ◽  
Vol 76 (2) ◽  
pp. 399-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Qi Wang ◽  
Eugene C. Fitzhugh ◽  
Joan E. Cowdery ◽  
Joan Trucks
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Status ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Developmental Model ◽  
Systematic Change ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Odds Ratios ◽  
Beliefs And Attitudes

This study examined developmental influences of beliefs and attitudes on adolescents' smoking. A national sample ( N = 6,900) of adolescents ages 14 to 18 was selected. Data included measures of smoking behavior, beliefs, and attitudes. Although odds ratios show that attitudes and beliefs are predictive of adolescents' smoking status across the ages of 14 to 18 years, no systematic change of the prediction is evident, which contrasts with the psychological developmental model.

scholarly journals Gender Differences of Smoking Perception among Adolescents in Terengganu, Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S3) ◽  
pp. 331-335
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Positive Reinforcement ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Negative Reinforcement ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Control Factor ◽  
Male Smoker ◽  
Negative Perception ◽  
Smoking Patterns

Majority of smokers who begin smoking as adolescents are at risk for developing smoking patterns. Misperception has contributed that smokers underestimate the risks related with smoking. The aim of this study was to identify the gender differences in adolescents’ perception about smokers based on four factors. A total of 863 respondents consist of 302 male (age 21.2 ± 0.56 year) and 562 female (age 20.9 ± 0.66 year) were participated in this study. They were asked to complete a Short-Form Smoking Consequences Questionnaire (S-SCQ) in this study. The result showed female adolescence reported significantly higher discontentment rate (negative perception) for smoking compared to male. There are all four factors were affected on smoking perception relative gender included negative consequence (z=-6.321, p<0.0001), positive reinforcement (z=- 8.110, p<0.0001), negative reinforcement (z=-7.584, p<0.0001) and appetite-weight control factor (z=-6.142, p<0.0001). Female tend to have negative perception on smoking behavior compared to male that encourage the higher number of male smoker than female adolescents. In conclusion, misconceptions about the consequence and reinforcement regarding smoking are widespread among adolescent under this study. Hence, significant public anti-smoking is vital to redress these misperceptions

Group Treatment for Children in Substitute Care

1983 ◽  
Vol 64 (10) ◽  
pp. 579-584 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judy Mayfield ◽  
Jennifer Branch Neil
Keyword(s):  
Support Group ◽  
Group Treatment ◽  
Coping Skills ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Treatment Needs ◽  
Substitute Care ◽  
And Coping

A support group can increase the self-esteem of children in substitute care by promoting self-awareness and by teaching communication and coping skills. Treatment needs of these children are discussed, with emphasis on breaking through the superficial survival roles they have assumed.

scholarly journals Perception of the Zika virus infection and its influence on Zika prevention practices by pregnant women at the Region 5 Health Promotion Center in Thailand

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 201-8
Author(s):  
Issara Siramaneerat
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Zika Virus ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Brain Disorder ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Virus Zika

Background: The Zika virus (ZIKA) infection in pregnant women causes microcephaly, a brain disorder resulting in severe birth defects. The objective of this study was to identify the factors that influence Zika prevention practices by pregnant women at the Region 5 Health Promotion Center in Thailand.Methods: A cross-sectional study applied a survey method to collect data from pregnant women between 18 and 45 years of age. The sampling method used multistage random sampling. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analysis.Results: The findings indicated that 5 of 12 factors could significantly predict Zika prevention practices of pregnant women at the Health Promotion Center Region 5 in Thailand: education, smoking behavior, check-up status during pregnancy, perception of susceptibility, and perception of benefit.Conclusion: The results show a direct correlation between the perception of susceptibility and benefit and Zika prevention practices. Policies for promoting Zika knowledge and preventive behavior by providing information about Zika should focus on changing the thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs of pregnant women and their families.

scholarly journals Parent’s Efforts on Shaping the Self-Reliance of Students Drop Out of School

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Sisrika Hayatul Rahmi ◽  
Wisroni Wisroni
Keyword(s):  
Total Population ◽  
The Self ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Dropping Out ◽  
School Dropouts ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Community Activities ◽  
Self Reliance ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Out Of School

This research was motivated by the high independence of school dropouts in Jorong Koto Baru Lembah Gumanti District, Solok Regency, which was marked by their own income and their participation in community activities. The independence of teenagers dropping out of school was allegedly due to the efforts of parents in establishing their independence. The total population in this study were 25 teenagers who dropped out of school with a sampling of 60% so that there were 15 people. Data analysis techniques used are quantitative descriptive with percentage calculation. The results of the study found that, (1) the opportunity given by parents, (2) communication conducted by parents, and (3) the responsibility given in the formation of independence in Jorong Koto Baru was categorized as very good.Keywords: Efforts, Independence

Potential for Smoke-Free Policies in Social Venues to Prevent Smoking Uptake and Reduce Relapse: A Qualitative Study

2009 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 119-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie Wakefield ◽  
Melissa Cameron ◽  
Michael Murphy
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Smoking Rate ◽  
Public Places ◽  
Smoking Relapse ◽  
Focus Group Methodology ◽  
Smoking Uptake ◽  
Social Smokers

The purpose of this article is to better understand the utility of smoking in pubs/bars and nightclubs and explore perceptions of how smoke-free policies might influence smoking behavior. Qualitative focus group methodology was used involving young social smokers and older regular smokers. Pubs/bars and nightclubs were valued as the few remaining indoor public places where people could relax and smoke. These venues were perceived to provide encouragement for smoking more cigarettes by increasing smoking rate and facilitating smoking relapse. For young social smokers, smoking provided an opportunity to be part of a “cool” in-group. Older regular smokers felt pubs/bars provided strong cues for smoking relapse. Smokers felt they would adapt to smoke-free policies and expected these policies to reduce their smoking or assist quitting. Smoke-free policies in pubs/bars and nightclubs may assist smokers to quit and make it less likely that young social smokers will progress to regular smoking.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Study of the Impact of COVID-19 on Smoking Behavior for Participants in a Post-Hospitalization Smoking Cessation Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 5404
Author(s):  
Kristina Schnitzer ◽  
Sarah Jones ◽  
Jennifer H. K. Kelley ◽  
Hilary A. Tindle ◽  
Nancy A. Rigotti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Coping Skills ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Transactional Model ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Dispositional Coping ◽  
Perceived Impacts ◽  
The Impact

(1) Background: COVID-19 has substantially altered individual environments and behaviors. We aim to explore the impact of COVID-19 on the smoking behavior of individuals trying to quit tobacco. (2) Methods: This study presents a qualitative analysis of individual interviews focused on perceived impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on tobacco use among 39 participants in the Helping HAND 4 (HH4) post-hospitalization smoking cessation trial (NCT03603496). (3) Results: Emergent impacts of COVID-19 included change in routine, isolation, employment changes, and financial challenges; these in turn were associated with boredom, altered cravings and triggers, and increased stress. The availability of effective coping mechanisms instead of smoking to deal with stress heavily influenced subsequent smoking behavior. These results were triangulated with the Transactional Model of Stress, providing a framework to elucidate connections between factors such as perceived control, self-efficacy, and dispositional coping style, and highlighting potential areas for intervention. (4) Conclusions: Results suggest that stress during the COVID-19 pandemic may undermine effective coping skills among individuals enrolled in a post-hospitalization smoking cessation trial. Strengthening effective coping skills (e.g., minimizing the use of tobacco as a default stress response) and increasing perceived control and self-efficacy are promising intervention targets.

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