Prevalence of and Factors Associated With Cigarette Smoking Among University Students: A Study From Iran

Nakhaee, Nouzar; Divsalar, Kouros; Bahreinifar, Sareh

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“…Previous studies in other cities of Iran revealed that prevalence of smoking was 9%, 6%, 11% and 7.4% in Shiraz, Golestan, Kerman and Ardabil Universities of Medical Sciences, respectively (13)(14)(15)(16). Therefore, it seems that the prevalence of smoking among Iranian health professional students is approximately in the range of 6% to 11%.…”

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Cigarette Smoking Behavior and the Related Factors Among the Students of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in Iran

Taheri¹,

Ghorbani²,

Salehi³

et al. 2014

Iran Red Crescent Med J

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Background: Tobacco consumption is the second major cause of death and the fourth most common risk factor for diseases, worldwide. Epidemiologic studies have traced the use of alcohol, tobacco, and illicit substances among medical students and physicians. Objectives: The current study aimed to investigate the prevalence of cigarette smoking and the related factors among the students of medical sciences in Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 946 health professional students in Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS, Iran) in autumn 2008. A standard self-administered questionnaire consisting of socio-demographic data, participant smoking status, family and peer smoking, attitudes and beliefs about smoking, awareness of cigarette negative effects and reasons for smoking cessation was used in the current study. Results: Among the students, 18.3% reported having ever tried or experienced with cigarette smoking. The overall prevalence of cigarette smoking was 9.8% with significant differences in prevalence rates by gender, 17.6% among males and 4.2% among females. Starting and continuing smoking was significantly correlated with the family cigarette consumption habits. The most common reason to start smoking was friends (24.9%) and the most important reason to continue smoking was personal life distress (17.6%). The majority of participants (92.3%) reported that they were aware of the hazards of smoking. A significant difference regarding awareness of smoking hazards was observed between smokers and non-smokers. The most important preventive factor for cigarette smoking was religious beliefs (69.1%). Conclusions: Although the prevalence of regular smokers among health professions students of MUMS was lower than general populations, but this level is still alarming and points at the rapid growth of cigarette use, especially among female students. Medical schools should work harder to tackle this phenomenon and address it more efficiently in their curricula.

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Cigarette Smoking Behavior and the Related Factors Among the Students of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in Iran

Taheri¹,

Ghorbani²,

Salehi³

et al. 2014

Iran Red Crescent Med J

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“…Among 1.2 billion smokers of the world, 800 million live in developing countries and cigarette smoking is rapidly spreading among adolescents (Karimy et al, 2012); for this reason, a developing country was chosen for this study. Between 2002 and2030, it is estimated that cigarette induced death rates in developed countries will increase by 9%, while in developing countries this rate will be doubled (Nakhaee et al, 2011). According to the World Health Organization, in 2015, cigarettes will cause 50% more deaths than HIV/AIDS virus and, basically, 10% of deaths around the world will be connected to this behaviour (Nakhaee et al, 2011).…”

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“…Between 2002 and2030, it is estimated that cigarette induced death rates in developed countries will increase by 9%, while in developing countries this rate will be doubled (Nakhaee et al, 2011). According to the World Health Organization, in 2015, cigarettes will cause 50% more deaths than HIV/AIDS virus and, basically, 10% of deaths around the world will be connected to this behaviour (Nakhaee et al, 2011).…”

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Self-Efficacy: As Moderator of the relation between Family Factors and Adolescent Cigarette Smoking Behavior

Golestan¹,

Abdullah²

2015

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In this study, the relationship between family factors (family cohesion and family adaptability) and cigarette smoking behaviour was investigated. The other objective of this research was exploring the moderating impact of self-efficacy on the link of family cohesion and family adaptability with cigarette smoking behaviour among Iranian youngsters in the city of Kerman. Following cluster sampling method, the data was collected from current cigarette smoking adolescents (n = 300) from 22 high schools across Kerman using self-administered questionnaires.The Structural Equation Model was used to assess the relationship between family cohesion and family adaptability and cigarette smoking behaviour in adolescents. Also, the advanced multiple group system of Structural Equation Modelling analysis using AMOS was used to evaluate the moderating impact of self-efficacy. The findings indicated a significant negative link existed between family cohesion, family adaptability and cigarette smoking behaviour. The findings were also indicative of the existence of significant moderating function of self-efficacy regarding the effect of family adaptability and family cohesion on cigarette smoking behaviour amongst youngsters. The results contribute to the body of knowledge by introducing readers to the important roles of family environment and self-efficacy in preventing the adolescents from exhibiting cigarette smoking behaviour amongst youngsters.

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“…Many international studies have shown that about 85 to 90% of heavy smokers start smoking before the age of 20 (Nakhaee, Divsalar, & Bahreinifar, 2011;Pouresmlami, 2008). More than one-third of those who experienced smoking before the age of 18 will become daily and about two-thirds of them will become regular smokers (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2000;Ramezankhani, Sarbandi, & Masjedi, 2010;Sally, 2009).…”

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“…In contrast to other addictives, cigarettes are more available. Thus, cigarette use among adolescents needs to be taken into account and studied (Mee, 2009;Nakhaee & Divsalar, 2009;Ramezankhani, Sarbandi, & Masjedi, 2010;Rigotti et al, 2005).…”

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The Moderating Effects of Self-Efficacy on the Relationship Between Stress and Cigarette Smoking Behavior Among Adolescents in Kerman, Iran

Golestan¹,

Abdullah²

2014

ACH

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This paper aims to examine the relationship between the individual factor of stress and cigarette smoking behavior and also determine the moderating effect of self-efficacy on the relationship between stress and cigarette smoking behavior among adolescents in Kerman, Iran. A quantitative research method was employed. The samples included three hundred current smoker adolescents between the ages of 15 to 18. The data were collected by means of self-administered questionnaires and then analyzed by AMOS software. The direct structural model was employed to determine the path relationships between the individual factor of stress and cigarette smoking behavior. In addition, a multi-group analysis approach was applied to assess the moderating effect of self-efficacy on the relationship between stress and cigarette smoking behavior among adolescents. The results of testing the structural equation model revealed that there is a positive significant relationship between the individual factor of stress and cigarette smoking behavior. It was also found that self-efficacy significantly moderates the effects of stress on the cigarette smoking behavior among adolescents. The paper proposes some suggestions in order to prevent cigarette smoking behavior among adolescents.

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Prevalence of and Factors Associated With Cigarette Smoking Among University Students: A Study From Iran

Cited by 26 publications

References 18 publications

Cigarette Smoking Behavior and the Related Factors Among the Students of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in Iran

Cigarette Smoking Behavior and the Related Factors Among the Students of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in Iran

Self-Efficacy: As Moderator of the relation between Family Factors and Adolescent Cigarette Smoking Behavior

The Moderating Effects of Self-Efficacy on the Relationship Between Stress and Cigarette Smoking Behavior Among Adolescents in Kerman, Iran

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