Changes in smoking behavior among college students following implementation of a strict campus smoking policy in Taiwan

Chuang, Shu Hui; Huang, Song Lih

doi:10.1007/s00038-011-0265-5

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“…This finding is supported by a study among US American college students showing that more heavy smokers are less likely to quit (Berg et al, 2012). Since quitting smoking was also positively associated with agreement with university campus smoking ban, smoke-free environments are likely to support quit attempts as research from a Taiwanese campus suggests (Chuang and Huang, 2012).…”

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Correlates of Smoking, Quit Attempts and Attitudes towards Total Smoking Bans at University: Findings from Eleven Faculties in Egypt

Ansari¹,

Labeeb²,

Kotb³

et al. 2012

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Objectives: Smoking among university students represents a formidable and global public health challenge. We assessed the associations between socio-demographic, health and wellbeing variables as independent variables, with daily smoking, attempts to quit smoking, and agreement with smoking ban as dependent variables. Methods: A sample of 3258 undergraduate students from eleven faculties at Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt, completed a general health questionnaire. Results: Overall daily or occasional smoking in last three months prior to the survey was about 9% (8% occasional and 1% daily smokers), and smoking was generally more prevalent among males (male=17%, female=0.6%, P < 0.001). After adjustment for confounders, not having normal BMI and having a mother who completed at least bachelor's degree education was positively associated with daily smoking, and conversely, no history of illicit drug use was a protective factor. About 76% of smokers had attempted to quit smoking within the last 12 months prior to the survey. Although a large proportion of students agreed/ strongly agreed with the banning of smoking at university altogether (87%), such agreement was less likely among smokers. Conclusion: There is need for implementation of non-smoking policies on university premises, as well as regular up-to-date information on, and the periodic/yearly monitoring of tobacco use by university students employing standardised data collection instruments and reference periods. In addition, it would be valuable to develop campus-based educational/ awareness campaigns designed to counteract tobacco advertisement directed towards young people in Middle East countries. Otherwise, the danger could be that the current relatively low smoking prevalence among university students may escalate in the future.

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Correlates of Smoking, Quit Attempts and Attitudes towards Total Smoking Bans at University: Findings from Eleven Faculties in Egypt

Ansari¹,

Labeeb²,

Kotb³

et al. 2012

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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“…smoking should ban in public places; penalty should be given to smokers in public places) compared to non smokers which is also supported by our findings. Despite that more than 50% of college students reported beginning or substantially increasing smoking behaviour in college , nevertheless an encouraging point is that in Taiwan, the implementation of a strict campus smoking policy showed that smokers modified their smoking behaviour and attitude: they felt that smoking was unwelcome, and thus reduced smoking in campus and thought about quitting (Chuang and Huang, 2011).…”

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“…Indeed gender has been proposed as a predictor of smoking (Al-Naggar et al, 2011), and quitting (Osler et al 1999). Nevertheless, in Taiwan, there were changes in smoking behaviour among college students following implementation of a strict campus smoking policy, where the reasons cited by the smoker students for the behaviour change comprised four themes: a changed smoking experience, change in social norm, the respect for law, and concern for others' health (Chuang and Huang, 2011). Likewise, in the USA, enforcing an outdoor smoking ban using a multiple component package increased compliance with the non-smoking policy on college campus (Harris et al, 2009).…”

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“…Smoking among university students is a major public health concern globally, regardless of country, university, years (duration) of the course, or discipline of study (Erdogan and Erdogan 2009;Patelarou et al, 2011;AlKaabba et al, 2011;Huang et al, 2011;Al-Naggar et al, 2011).…”

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“…In contrast, in Taiwan, there were changes in smoking behaviour among college students following implementation of a strict campus smoking policy (Chuang and Huang, 2011). It is therefore relevant to explore students' attitudes towards a total ban of smoking on campus, before undertaking steps to implement such campus-wide smoking bans.…”

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Factors Associated With Smoking, Quit Attempts and Attitudes towards Total Smoking Bans at University: A Survey of Seven Universities in England, Wales and Northern ireland

Ansari¹,

Stock²

2012

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Objectives: This study assessed the associations between socio-demographic, health and wellbeing variables (independent variables) and daily smoking, attempts to quit smoking, and agreement with smoking ban (dependent variables). Methods: Data from 3,706 undergraduate students were collected from seven universities in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland using a standardised questionnaire. Results: About 15.8% of the whole sample reported daily smoking, while 12% were occasional smokers. Smoking was significantly more prevalent among males, but the difference was due to a higher rate of occasional smokers. About every second smoker (55%) had attempted to quit smoking. Almost 45% of the whole sample agreed or strongly agreed with implementing a total smoking ban on campus. Daily smoking was more likely among students with not sufficient income, students whose fathers had at least a bachelor degree; and, students who reported binge drinking. Conversely, daily smoking was less likely among students who rated their health as very good/ excellent, those who ate ≥5 portions of fruit or vegetables, and those who had never taken illicit drugs. Previous attempt/s to quit smoking were more likely among students who have never taken illicit drugs and those who agreed with a total smoking ban; and less likely among those with not sufficient income. Daily smokers were less likely to report quit attempts as compared to occasional smokers. An agreement with smoking ban was more likely among students who rated their health as very good/ excellent, those who ate ≥5 portions of fruit or vegetables daily, and those who had never taken illicit drugs, but less likely among daily smokers. Conclusion: Favourable health practices and positive attitudes towards smoking ban were associated with each other. Interventions would need to comprise multi-component programmes that do not solely focus on smoking prevention/cessation, but also on other health promoting practices as well.

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Strategic Packaging and Labelling Policies Affecting Purchase Intention Towards Harmful Products

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2018

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Changes in smoking behavior among college students following implementation of a strict campus smoking policy in Taiwan

Abstract: Implementation of a strict smoking policy in college prompted smokers to markedly reduce smoking in campus.

Cited by 12 publications

References 28 publications

Correlates of Smoking, Quit Attempts and Attitudes towards Total Smoking Bans at University: Findings from Eleven Faculties in Egypt

Correlates of Smoking, Quit Attempts and Attitudes towards Total Smoking Bans at University: Findings from Eleven Faculties in Egypt

Factors Associated With Smoking, Quit Attempts and Attitudes towards Total Smoking Bans at University: A Survey of Seven Universities in England, Wales and Northern ireland

Strategic Packaging and Labelling Policies Affecting Purchase Intention Towards Harmful Products

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