Family members’ and best friend’s smoking influence on adolescent smoking differs between Eastern Finland and Russian Karelia

Lastunen, Annamari; Laatikainen, Tiina; Isoaho, Hannu; Lazutkina, Galina; Tossavainen, Kerttu

doi:10.1177/1403494817723550

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Factors Associated With Smoking Behaviors Among Late Adolescents

Huang¹,

Huang²

2021

UJAN

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This study examined factors associated with smoking behaviors among late adolescents in Taiwan. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 377 adolescents from four high schools who answered self-report questionnaires. The results indicated that 10.8% (n = 41) of the participants were current smokers. Univariate analysis indicated that current smoking status was significantly associated with smoking social confidence, smoking social connection, friend smoking, and smoking policy in schools. Logistic regression showed smoking social confidence (adjusted odds ratio = 1.41, 95% CI [1.16, 1.72], p = .01) and friend smoking (adjusted odds ratio = 2.80, 95% CI [1.67, 4.70], p < .01) were significantly associated with being a current smoker. Health professionals should consider implementing school-based programs to reduce influence of friend smoking, through strategies for resisting peer pressure, to reduce smoking. Educating late adolescents on improving skills related to social confidence, such as increasing communication abilities, should also be a part of these programs.

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Factors Associated With Smoking Behaviors Among Late Adolescents

Huang¹,

Huang²

2021

UJAN

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Cross-sectional personal network analysis of adult smoking in rural areas

Mihăilă,

Hâncean,

Perc

et al. 2024

R. Soc. Open Sci.

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Research on smoking behaviour has primarily focused on adolescents, with less attention given to middle-aged and older adults in rural settings. This study examines the influence of personal networks and sociodemographic factors on smoking behaviour in a rural Romanian community. We analysed data from 76 participants, collected through face-to-face interviews, including smoking status (non-smokers, current and former smokers), social ties and demographic details. Multilevel regression models were used to predict smoking status. The results indicate that social networks are essential in shaping smoking habits. Current smokers were more likely to have smoking family members, reinforcing smoking within familial networks, while non-smokers were typically embedded in non-smoking environments. Gender and age patterns show that women were less likely to smoke, and older adults were more likely to have quit smoking. These findings suggest that targeted interventions should focus not only on individuals but also on their social networks. In rural areas, family-based approaches may be particularly effective due to the strong influence of familial ties. Additionally, encouraging connections with non-smokers and former smokers could help disrupt smoking clusters, supporting smoking cessation efforts.

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Association Between Education Level and e-Cigarette Use Among Young Adults in New York City

2019

2019 International Conference on Smart Grid and Electrical Automation (ICSGEA)

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Family members’ and best friend’s smoking influence on adolescent smoking differs between Eastern Finland and Russian Karelia

Abstract: Results suggest that health promotion in schools should take into account cultural impacts and pay special attention to pupils who have family members and friends who smoke.

Cited by 3 publications

References 20 publications

Factors Associated With Smoking Behaviors Among Late Adolescents

Factors Associated With Smoking Behaviors Among Late Adolescents

Cross-sectional personal network analysis of adult smoking in rural areas

Association Between Education Level and e-Cigarette Use Among Young Adults in New York City

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