Student Smokers Research Articles

Puff or pass: do social media and social interactions influence smoking behaviour of university students? A cross-sectional mixed methods study from Dhaka, Bangladesh

ObjectiveTo determine whether the odds of being a smoker differ based on social media use and social interactions among urban university students in Bangladesh.HypothesisSocial media use and social interactions influence...

Correlation Ship between Some Hematological Parameters and Smoking for Students

This study including collected 172 blood sample from AL-Kafeel University college, these samples including102 sample to male and 70 sample for female in which students samples were 53 for smoker and 119 nonsmoker , to evaluate some of parameters such as ABO , RH , blood pressure and clotting time .The results showed blood group A+ was more frequent which represent 33.7 % followed by O+ blood groupwhich represent 25.6% while B- was the last ,in other results displayed AB- and RH + was more frequent thanRH -. Systolic and diastolic pressure examined was demonstrated there were mild hypertension in bloodpressure between samples of studied, while result gloating time was exhibited range 30 sec to 3 minute .

Cigarette and Hookah Smoking in Adolescent Students using World Health Organization Questionnaire Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS): A Pilot Study in Varamin City, Iran in 2016.

Background and Objectives:Clues show that a large number of toxic agents, including carcinogenic, heavy metals, other particles, and high levels of nicotine, are effectively delivered through cigarette and hookah smoking. A pilot study was carried out in Varamin city, Iran in 2016 aimed to determine status of cigarette and hookah smoking in adolescent students using, Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) questionnaire. Methods:It was a cross-sectional study. At the first, of 63 Varamin city schools’ using cluster sampling, 48 schools were considered as primary clusters and 4 schools were selected randomly as sample clusters and students with 7, 8 and 9 years of education were studied. The total number of registered students was 1,108 and 1,075 responded to the study questionnaire. The main tool for collecting information used in this study was the GYTS questionnaire developed by the World Health Organization, was completed by subjects. Results:Totally, 479 (44.6%) students were boys and 596 (55.4%) were girls. Of 1,075 subjects the number of students at 7, 8 and 9 years education was 369 (34.3%), 362 (33.7%) and 344 (32.0%) respectively. The cigarette and hookah smoking using experience among the population was 9.2% and 25.5 respectively. Regarding the averages of the total score, although students have a relatively good attitude and specially behavioral intention (72% and 88% of the total score respectively), but only 47% of the total knowledge score by boys and 51% by girls, shows the average level of students’ awareness related the undesirable effects of smoking. Conclusions:Considering that one out of four students experienced cigarette and hookah smoking. Nearly half of the students are exposed to cigarette smoke at home or outdoors. The state of cigarette and hookah smoking in the country is alarming among school students.

Prevalence of smoking and its association with health-related behaviours among Iranian university students: a large-scale study.

The prevalence of smoking and contributing factors among Iranian university students has been paid little attention. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of smoking in Iranian university students and its association with health-related behaviours. This cross-sectional study was carried out on a sample of 82 806 Iranian university students admitted in 2012-2013. Information on demographic characteristics and health-related behaviours, including physical activity, sleep pattern, use of electronic devices and dietary habits, were collected using a standardized questionnaire. Weight and height were measured using a standard protocol and body mass index calculated. Smokers were defined as students who smoked ≥ 1 cigarette per week. Smoking was prevalent among 6.0% of university students (males 6.6%, females 5.6%). Moderate physical activity was inversely associated with odds of smoking. A significant positive association was also found between obesity and odds of being a smoker. Higher intake of fruits and dairy products were associated with lower odds of smoking. However, intake of vegetables, fast foods and carbonated beverages was positively associated with smoking. Breakfast consumption was also associated with greater odds of being a smoker. Demographic characteristics and health-related behaviours, including marital status, occupation, economic status, sleep pattern, physical activity, use of electronic devices and dietary intake, were significantly associated with smoking.

Smoking Behavior and the Use of Cigarette Types Among University Student

The number of smokers is increasing every year in Indonesia. Cigarettes can cause several health problems and can even cause death. Aside from conventional cigarettes, e-cigarettes and shisha are starting to get the spotlight. The types of cigarettes include conventional cigarettes, electric cigarettes and shisha can cause health problems to both smokers and the people around them. The purpose of this study was to determine smoking behavior and the use of cigarette types in students. This research was quantitative descriptive. The population in this study were students who have smoked either the conventional, electric or shisha. The sampling technique used was accidental sampling with 384 students as the samples. The instrument in this study used a questionnaire that was independently developed by researchers with a total of 14 questions. The results of the data obtained were then analyzed using descriptive analysis presented in the form of a percentage. Based on the results of the study it was found that non-health students (90.6%) were more likely to smoke than health students (9.4%). In addition, the majority of students prefer to use conventional cigarettes (91.7%) compared to e-cigarettes (6.8%) or shisha cigarettes (1.5%). The university is expected to regulate deterrent strategies for smoker students.

Awareness on harmful effects of smoking in middle school children

Consumption of cigarettes and similar tobacco items and tobacco smoking are the world's largest common preventable of death. Multiple studies have observed that the overall life expectancy of a person dying from tobacco-related illnesses is 15 years quicker than those dying from natural deaths. Hence this study was done to assess the awareness on harmful effects of smoking in middle school children. This was a questionnaire-based cross-sectional type of study comprising 100 middle schools aged between 10-15 years in Chennai. A self-administered questionnaire containing 10 questions eliciting information on the awareness of the harmful effects of smoking among middle school students were circulated. The collected responses were tabulated and analysed.95% of students are not smokers and 5% smoke to get pleasure. 94% of students are not aware that smoking causes cancer and it is injurious to health. 68% feel the parental influence and 32% feel peer influence to be the reasons for smoking. 86% were not aware of smoking cessation therapy. The results of this study illustrate the need to increase understanding of the health consequences of smoking in middle school students. In order to promote quitting, especially in rural areas, where rates of education and health literacy are lower and where health services are less available, educational programs are an essential way to increase awareness.

Gender differences in attitudes towards a school-based smoking prevention intervention.

There are well-known gender differences in smoking, including the pattern of use and the effectiveness of smoking prevention programs. However, little is known about the differences between boys and girls in their attitudes towards smoking prevention interventions. This study explores gender differences in attitudes towards a school-based intervention to prevent smoking. We used data from the X:IT II intervention study conducted in 46 Danish elementary schools. Compared to boys, girls were more positive towards smoke-free school time, both concerning rules for teachers smoking (odds ratio (OR) = 1.69, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.35-2.12) and for students smoking (OR = 1.41, 95% CI: 1.13-1.76). No difference was observed in students signing the smoke-free agreement. However, a larger proportion of girls reported that the agreement was a good occasion to talk about smoking with their parents (OR = 1.36, 95% CI: 1.13-1.76). Girls were also more positive towards the smoke-free curriculum (OR = 1.52, 95% CI: 1.19-1.94). This study showed that girls were, overall, more positive towards the components of the smoking preventive intervention. Our findings highlight the importance of considering differences in intervention preferences for boys and girls in future health prevention initiatives.

Associations of mental illness with smoking and vaping in university students in New Zealand

Abstract Background People with mental illness have higher smoking prevalence, and vaping is generally higher among smokers than non-smokers. However, data on associations of mental illness with smoking and vaping in New Zealand (NZ) is lacking. This study examines associations of history of mental illness (HMI) with smoking and vaping in NZ university students. Methods Data came from a March 2018 national cross-sectional study. χ2 tests compared patterns of smoking and vaping in students with and without HMI. An HMI was defined as a diagnosis, or treatment for depression, anxiety or nervous disorder, or other mental health condition in the previous 12 months. Logistic regression model assessed the association of an HMI with smoking and vaping. Results 1622 students were included: 82.7% aged <25 years, 17.3% ≥25 years; 38.6% male, 61.4% female; 7.8% Māori, 92.2% non-Māori; 18.1% reported an HMI. Of respondents, 50.5% (95% CI 48.0-53.0) reported ever, 10.0% (8.6-11.6) current and 5.0% (4.0-6.2) daily smoking. Students with HMI were significantly more likely to report ever (p<.001), current (p=.008) and daily smoking (p=.014) than those without HMI. 36.7% (34.3-39.1) of students reported ever, 6.7% (5.5-8.0) current and 2.5% (1.8-3.4) daily vaping. Students with HMI were significantly more likely to report ever (p<.001), current (p=.002) and daily vaping (p=.022) than those without HMI. The full model containing all predictors was statistically significant, χ2 (5, N = 1621) = 34.843, p < .001. Female gender: OR 0.55 (0.41-0.73); current smoking: OR 1.76 (1.19-2.60), and current vaping: OR 2.07 (1.32-3.25) were significantly associated with an HMI. Conclusions There were strong associations between an HMI and smoking and vaping (controlling for age, gender, ethnicity). These findings extend earlier work on the relationship between smoking and mental illness by demonstrating similar associations in university students, and generate new information on HMI and vaping. Key messages Significant numbers of students may have an HMI. Students with an HMI have higher prevalence of smoking and vaping than students without an HMI.

Health Literacy level and related factors of students in a health vocational high school

Abstract Background Health literacy (HL) is defined as the capacity to acquire, interpret and understand basic health information and services in a way to improve person's health. Population health literacy level was found to be inadequate or limited with 64,4% Ä°n Turkey Health Literacy Research (2015). The aim of this study is to determine the HL levels of students attending health vocational high schools and the related factors. Methods The population of this cross-sectional study was students who attended to the vocational school in the center of Malatya. The sample size was determined as 337 by using the power analysis based on Turkish data. Official permission was obtained for the research. In May and June 2019, Turkish Health Literacy Questionnaire-32 (THLQ) developed by the Ministry of Health was applied to the accepting students in this study.The score obtained from the scale is considered to be insufficient of 25 and below, limited to > 25-33 points and a score of < 33 and above is sufficient or excellent. In the analysis of the data, Kolmogorov Smirnov, Mann Whitney U and Kruskal Wallis tests were used and p < 0.05 was chosen as the level of error. Results 68% of the students is female and 32% is male. The average age of the research group is 16.6 ± 1.1 (min. 14, max. 20). 18.3% of male students stated that 6.6% of female students smoke. The THLQ score of the study group was found to be 33.7 ± 8.9. 53.7% of male students and 39.5% of female students had insufficient or limited HL different from each other significantly (p < 0,025). 56.4% of students in 9th and 10th grades and 37.4% of 11th and 12th grade students were found to have insufficient or limited HL significantly (p < 0,0001). There was no difference between HLL scores and other socio-demographic characteristics(p > 0,05). Conclusions The frequency of adequate or excellent HL in the study group is higher among females (60.5%) than males (46.3%). It can be said that female students value health more. Key messages The limited level of health literacy of health vocational high school students indicates the insufficiency of health education in schools. Health topic campaigns should be organized frequently for awareness on health education during school education.

Prevalence and differences in habitual sleep efficiency, sleep disturbances, and using sleep medication: a national study of university students in Jordan.

Sleep quality has a significant impact on the physical and mental health of the young population. To evaluate sleep efficiency, sleep disturbances, and use of sleep medication among university students in Jordan and toexamine differences in these problems in relation to selected demographic and health-risk behaviors. The study used a cross-sectional design and a multi-stage sampling technique. Three public universities were randomly selected from three major governorates in Jordan. The Arabic version of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index was used to measure sleep efficiency, sleep disturbances, and the use of sleep medication. Descriptive statistics and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used to analyze the data. Of 1308 students whoparticipated in the study, 27% reported sleep efficiency less than 85%, 45% of the students reported nocturnal awakening, 30% reported getting up to use the bathroom, and 9% reported using medication to help sleep. Differences in sleep efficiency, sleep disturbances, and use of sleep medication were found in relation to students' gender, income, marital status, smoking status, and academic achievement. Poor sleep efficiency, sleep disturbances, and the use of sleep medications are significant problems affecting sleep quality among university students. Students' gender, marital status, income, smoking status, and academic achievement are important factors associated with sleep quality. Sleep screening among university students is required to identify and provide treatment for sleep problems.Furthermore, educating university students about the effects of smoking on health in general and on sleep in particular should be mandated.

Puisi Taufiq Ismail sebagai Materi Pendidikan Bahaya Rokok

<p>Cigarettes in Indonesia becomes a problem that makes anxious in society, included an Indonesian author named Taufiq Ismail. Through some of his poetry such as <em>Tuhan Sembilan Senti, Indonesia Keranjang Sampah Nikotin, dan Perokok adalah Serdadu Berani Mati</em>, Taufiq Ismail revealed various cigarette problems in Indonesia. This research was conducted as an effort to overcome the problem of smoking which must continue to be pursued. The aim of this research is to know the social facts about smoking in Taufiq Ismail's poetry so that it can be used as teaching materials about the dangers of smoking. This research is an effort to control the level of cigarette consumption in Indonesia and it deal with the government's plan to include the dangers of smoking at the junior high school level. This study uses the theory of literary sociology to discuss social problems about cigarettes depicted in that poetry. This study also uses qualitative research methods which the collecting data is taken by reading and recording. The collected data is analyzed with the approach of literary sociology theory. The results of research indicate those poetry by Taufiq Ismail reveal the problem of cigarettes that can be used as teaching material for the dangers of smoking for junior high school students.</p>

Blood pressure, Blood Sugar, Smokers and their Relationship with Physiological Variables of Some Risk Factors

This study deals with the physiological measurements of fasting blood sugar (FBG), clinical blood pressure
 (CBP) and smokers and their association with risk factors (obesity, gender and age) among university
 students. A total of 257 students (77 females and 180 males) were registered. Including 41 healthy and 42
 students who were FBG; 33 were healthy and 69 were suffering from CBP; 39 non smokers and 33 students
 who were smokers; aged 19-26 years. A statistically not-significant connection was found between FBG,
 CBP and smoking with obesity rates; but a significant difference between smoking and CBP with age and
 gender, respectively. These findings highlight the prevalence of FBG and CBP also smoking in students and
 its relation to certain risk factors such as obesity, sex and age among selected student groups.

Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Smokers and their Relationship with Physiological Variables of Some Risk Factors

This study deals with the physiological measurements of fasting blood sugar (FBG), clinical blood pressure (CBP) and smokers and their association with risk factors (obesity, gender and age) among university students. A total of 257 students (77 females and 180 males) were registered. Including 41 healthy and 42 students who were FBG; 33 were healthy and 69 were suffering from CBP; 39 non smokers and 33 students who were smokers; aged 19-26 years. A statistically not-significant connection was found between FBG, CBP and smoking with obesity rates; but a significant difference between smoking and CBP with age and gender, respectively. These findings highlight the prevalence of FBG and CBP also smoking in students and its relation to certain risk factors such as obesity, sex and age among selected student groups.

Efektivitas Teknik Restrukturisasi Kognitif dalam Konseling Individual untuk Mereduksi Perilaku Merokok

The aim of this research is to find out the effectiveness of cognitive restructuring techniques in individual counseling to reduce the smoking behavior of students in SMA N 1 Batipuh. This research is a Pre Experiment One Group Pretest Posttest Design model. The population is students of class XI IPA and XI IPS as many as 20 people, while the study sample is students of class XI IPA as many as 5 people and are indicated to have smoking behavior based on non rondom sampling techniques and recommendations from BK teachers. Data collection instruments are in this study a Likert scale. Data analysis techniques using non-parametric statistical tests using Wilcoxon rank test, hypothesis testing using Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) version 20. The results of research that have been known from the results of the Z (Wilcoxon) test values show the difference between the pretest and posttest scores. From the Wilcoxon test calculation results obtained a significance value of Sig p-value of-2.032. Based on the applicable provisions, it is known that the Wilcoxon Sig p-value test result is 0.042 <α (α = 0.05) which means that Ha is accepted and Ho is rejected. From the calculation results of the Wilcoxon test it can be concluded that individual counseling using cognitive restructuring techniques can reduce student smoking behavior.

The Effect of Cigarette Advertising on Smoking Behaviour of Students in Banda Aceh City, Indonesia

The prevalence of student smokers has been increasing in Banda Aceh City recently. The presence of cigarette advertisements near schools is believed to be one of the causes. However, there is a lack of study for this issue. This study tries to calculate the effect of cigarette advertisements around schools on the smoking activities of students. This research is conducted in the city of Banda Aceh with a total sample of 365 students. We use the Linear Probability Model to estimate the effect by assuming that smoking behaviour is a factor of individual, household and environmental characteristics of students. The result shows that cigarette advertising has a positive and significant effect on the smoking behaviour of high school students in Banda Aceh. The presence of cigarette billboards near the school increases the probability of students’ smoking behaviour by 12.4%, whereas the presence of banners causes an increase in the probability by 18.4%. It shows that 41% of the samples are smokers or had smoked before with 37% daily smokers and 59% occasional smokers. Through in-depth interviews, this study finds that having a smoker father or brother as well as friend increases the willingness of students to be smoker. Therefore, the local government should undertake a policy to ban cigarette advertisements in order to reduce the students’ risk of being smokers. The government must also promote the creation of smoke-free families to reduce the possibility of increasing student smoker rate. Keywords: Effect of cigarette, student, smoking behaviour, advertisements, chronic diseases .

Application of "CERDIK" Behavior Model in Schools as an Effort to Improve Diabetes Mellitus Prevention Behavior

The prevalence of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes mellitus continues to increase every year. Teenagers today cannot be separated from unhealthy lifestyles such as smoking, eating fast food, online gaming, and lack of physical activity. The data obtained that 60 to 80 smoker students in Ambon State Aliyah Madrasah which is the work area of ​​the Air Besar Health Center. In the Air Besar Health Center in the past year, there were 207 diabetes mellitus sufferers. The expected outcome and outcome of this Community Service is increasing students' knowledge and skills towards diabetes mellitus with CERDIK behavior in schools. The service method is carried out through education and training through demonstrations. Demonstrations were given related to CERDIK behavior such as how to prevent smoking, how to manage stress, and how to read food packaging labels to reduce sugar consumption. So the results and outcomes obtained are increased knowledge and skills of students as participants of CERDIK behavior in schools. The series of community service activities can be carried out properly according to the plan. And it is expected that the person in charge of the UKS will provide other students with the CERDIK module in the school that has been given and the involvement of the Health Center is running the Non-Communicable Disease program in schools as a continuation of community service.

Prevalence of Hookah Smoking among University Students in Iran: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

The rise in popularity of waterpipe smoking among younger people cause increase its deleterious effects on health in recent years. The aim of this study was to estimate the pooled prevalence of water-pipe smoking in university students in Iran. We performed the literature search from 1946 to January 21, 2019, in several international and national databases such as Medline/PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar, Magiran, Iranmedex, and IranPsych. To investigate the between-study heterogeneity we used the chi-squared test and I2 index. We used a random-effects model to estimate the pooled prevalence of water-pipe smoking. The potential source of heterogeneity was assessed by subgroup analysis and meta-regression. According to the eligibility criteria, we included 37 relevant studies in our meta-analysis. The pooled prevalence of lifetime water-pipe smoking was 25% (95% CI: 22-29) and in male and female subgroups was 37% (95%CI: 30-45), 17% (95%CI: 15-19) respectively. The pooled prevalence of water-pipe smoking in last year was 21% (95%CI: 16-25) and in last month was 8% (95%CI: 5-11). Results of meta-regression analysis showed that there was not any significant association between suspected variables and the prevalence of water-pipe smoking. The higher prevalence rate of water pipe smoking among university students indicates the emergency need for planning preventive program.

Prevalence of hookah pipe smoking in high-school learners in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Hookah pipe (HP) smoking has become popular globally, especially among young adults and adolescents. There are misperceptions regarding the safety of HP smoking, relative to cigarettes. To assess the prevalence of HP use in grade 8 and 12 students and the factors associated with use in the different age groups. A cross-sectional study was conducted in grade 8 and 12 high-school students from six randomly selected public schools in Johannesburg, South Africa. A self-administered structured questionnaire was completed by students after consent had been obtained from parents and students. The questionnaire focused on knowledge and awareness of HP smoking. Data were analysed using Stata/SE version 15. A p-value &lt;0.05 was considered significant. A total of 347 grade 8 and 232 grade 12 students participated in the study. Of the sample, 26% in grade 8 and 70% in grade 12 had ever smoked an HP. In both grades a higher proportion of males smoked. Eleven percent of students in grade 8 and 37% in grade 12 were currently smoking the HP. Approximately 47% and 51% of grade 8 and grade 12 students, respectively, first started smoking at parties. The mean age of initiation was 8 and 12 years in grade 8 and 12, respectively. Grade 12 students had greater awareness of the risks of HP smoking. Having a family member who smoked an HP was significantly related to HP use in grade 8 students. Overall, factors associated with increased odds of smoking the HP were being in grade 12, not being aware of health effects, and seeing the health warnings on hookah tobacco package labels. HP smoking increased significantly between grades 8 and 12. Increasing knowledge and awareness of the risks involved in HP smoking in children at an early age is recommended. One of the factors influencing uptake of HP smoking in young students was having a family member smoking it; adult anti-smoking and anti-HP campaigns are therefore also important.

The Exploration of How Social Media Cultivate College Student Smokers: Theorizing Valence of Communication, Impression Management, and Perceived Risks and Benefits of Smoking in the O1-S-R1-O2-R2 Model

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to build a theoretical framework to account for how social media lead college students to smoke. Arguing critical concepts, such as valence of communication, impression management, perceived risks and benefits, this study develops the O 1 -S-R 1 -O 2 -R 2 model. For this, we test a separated model for smokers and nonsmokers. For smokers, the effect of exposure to pro-smoking content on smoking behavior is mediated by an impression of smokers, a favorable expression about smoking, and perceived benefits. And, the effect of exposure to anti-smoking content on smoking behavior is mediated by an unfavorable expression about smoking and perceived risks. However, such mediation processes cannot be observed for nonsmokers; namely, the effect of exposure to pro-smoking content on smoking intention is only mediated by a favorable expression about smoking. Considering the separated path models for smokers and nonsmokers, theoretical and practical implications are suggested for future study. Methodological limitations are discussed as well.

How effective are campus-wide smoking bans? A comparison of two small colleges

Objective The current study tracked attitudinal and behavioral changes related to a campus-wide smoking ban. Participants: Students from 2 colleges in Massachusetts (N = 418; April 2014; N = 640 April 2018). Methods: Surveys tracked students’ smoking habits, beliefs about smoking, and attitudes before and four years after the implementation of a campus-wide smoking ban. Results: While student smoking rates and secondhand exposure did drop following the campus-wide ban, they did not drop at a significantly higher rate than the control. However, attitudes toward smoking, perceived smoking, and attitudes toward a campus-wide smoking ban did improve at rates significantly above any improvements shown at the control campus. Conclusions: Campus-wide smoking bans may lower the frequency of smoking on small college campuses, but not necessarily more than other smoking cessation efforts. They do appear to uniquely influence general attitudes and the visibility of smoking on campus.