We determined the prevalence of smoking among 320 male medical sciences students (174 studying for a medical degree, 95 a bachelor degree and 51 a associate degree) in Semnan, Islamic Republic of Iran. A self-administrated, anonymous questionnaire was used. The prevalence of smoking was 14.4%; 45.6% of the smokers started smoking between the ages of 18 and 20 years, 43.5% starting at university. There was no significant difference in the prevalence between students undertaking different college degrees and also those having different types of accommodation. However the smoking behaviour of friends and family was significantly correlated with smoking in the students. Smoking amongst medical sciences students, who will become the health professionals of the future, needs to be addressed. Le tabagisme chez les étudiants en sciences médicales de sexe masculin à Semnan (République islamique d'Iran) RÉSUMÉ Nous avons déterminé la prévalence du tabagisme chez 320 étudiants en sciences médicales de sexe masculin (dont 174 inscrits en cursus de médecine, 95 en licence et 51 inscrits en cursus court de deux ans) à Semnan, en République islamique d'Iran. Nous avons utilisé un auto-questionnaire anonyme. La prévalence du tabagisme était de 14,4 % ; 45,6 % des fumeurs avaient commencé à fumer entre 18 et 20 ans, tandis qu'ils étaient 43,5 % à avoir commencé à l'université. En termes de prévalence, aucune différence significative n'a été relevée entre les différents types d'études, ni entre les différents types de logement. Cependant, une étroite corrélation a été observée entre le comportement des amis et de la famille en matière de tabagisme et celui des étudiants. Le problème du tabagisme chez les étudiants en sciences médicales, qui deviendront des professionnels de la santé, doit être traité.
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