Religious Identity and Smoking Behavior Among Adolescents: Evidence From Entering Students at the American University of Beirut

Soweid, Rema Adel Afifi; Khawaja, Marwan; Salem, Mylene T.

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“…However, the relationship between substance misuse and religiosity/spirituality among adolescents is not clear. Accordingly, studies have found that the influence of different religions on the consumption of substances is variable [10][11][12]. Parental factors and parental (i.e., familial) monitoring have generally been found to be protective against cigarette smoking, and studies have been consistent in this regard irrespective of differences in the study populations [13,14].…”

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Cigarette smoking among 17–18 year old adolescents – Prevalence and association with sociodemographic, familial, sport, and scholastic factors

Idrizović¹,

Zenić²,

Tahiraj³

et al. 2015

Med Pr

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Background: Though adolescence is recognised as a critical period for smoking prevention, there is a lack of research focused on this issue in Kosovo. The aim of this study has been to examine the gender-specific factors of influence (predictors) for smoking among adolescents in Pristina, Kosovo. Material and Methods: The study sample comprised 1002 adolescents at the age of 17-18 (366 boys, 636 girls), all of whom were in the school's 12th grade. The predictors included sociodemographic variables, familial (i.e., parental) monitoring, parents' educational background, and sport-related factors. The Chi 2 and forward stepwise logistic regression analyses with a dichotomous criterion (smoking vs. non-smoking) were applied. Results: The incidence of smoking was high (31% and 40% smokers, including 7% and 12% daily smokers for girls and boys, respectively). The regression model revealed more frequent absence from school (odds ratio (OR): 1.544; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.063-2.243), more unexcused school absences (OR: 1.360; 95% CI: 1.029-1.796), and frequent parental questioning (OR: 1.530; 95% CI: 1.020-2.295) to be significant predictors of smoking among boys. For girls, a higher risk of smoking was associated with lower scholastic achievement (OR: 1.467; 95% CI: 1.089-1.977), more frequent absence from school (OR: 1.565; 95% CI: 1.137-2.155), increased conflict with parents (OR: 1.979; 95% CI: 1.405-2.789), and a self-declared perception of less parental care (OR: 0.602; 95% CI: 0.377-0.962). Sports were not found to be strongly related to smoking. However, a high risk of daily smoking was found among boys who participated in team sports and subsequently quit. Conclusions: This study reinforces the need for gender-and culture-specific approaches to studying the factors that influence smoking among adolescents. Med Pr 2015;66(2):153-163

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Cigarette smoking among 17–18 year old adolescents – Prevalence and association with sociodemographic, familial, sport, and scholastic factors

Idrizović¹,

Zenić²,

Tahiraj³

et al. 2015

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“…On the other hand there are some protective factors even though data are not so robust. Parents or friends who do not smoke [23,24], negative beliefs about smoking [24], sports participation [25] and religious identity [26]. …”

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Smoking among adolescents in Northern Greece: a large cross-sectional study about risk and preventive factors

Spyratos

Pelagidou

Chloros

et al. 2012

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BackgroundThe aim of the present study was to investigate epidemiological data about cigarette smoking in relation with risk and preventive factors among Greek adolescents.MethodsWe randomly selected 10% of the whole number of schools in Northern Greece (133 schools, 18,904 participants were included). Two anonymous questionnaires (smoker's and non-smoker's) were both distributed to all students so they selected and filled in only one. A parental signed informed consent was obtained using an informative leaflet about adolescent smoking.ResultsThe main findings of the study were: a) 14.2% of the adolescents (mean age+/−SD: 15.3+/−1.7 years) reported regular smoking (24.1% in the age group 16–18 years), b) 84.2% of the current smokers reported daily use, c) students who live in urban and semirural areas smoke more frequently than those in rural areas, d) students in technically oriented schools smoke twice as frequent compared to those in general education, e) risk factors for smoking: male gender, low educational level of parents, friends who smoke (OR: 10.01, 95%CI: 8.53-11.74, p<0.001), frequent visits to internet cafes (OR:1.53, 95%CI: 1.35-1.74, p<0.001), parents, siblings (OR:2.24, 95%CI: 1.99-2.51, p<0.001) and favorite artist (OR:1.18, 95%CI: 1.04-1.33, p=0.009) who smoke, f) protective factors against smoking: participation in sports (OR:0.59, 95%CI: 0.53-0.67, p<0.001), watching television (OR:0.74, 95%CI 0.66-0.84, p<0.001) and influence by health warning messages on cigarette packets (OR:0.42, 95%CI: 0.37, 0.48, p<0.001).ConclusionsEven though prevalence of cigarette smoking is not too high among Greek adolescents, frequency of everyday cigarette use is alarming. We identified many social and lifestyle risk and preventive factors that should be incorporated in a national smoking prevention program among Greek adolescents.

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“…Scholars have previously shown how religious affiliation has influenced health behavior in the general population by reducing risk behaviors such as smoking (Soweid, Khawaja, & Salem 2004; Sinha, Cnaan, & Gilles 2007; Ysseldyk, Matheson, and Anisman 2010). Ysseldyk, Matheson, and Anisman (2010), for example, noted that individuals who highly identify with religious groups utilize this affiliation as a central aspect in developing self-concept, bonding to others with the same affiliation, and gaining self-esteem.…”

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Psychological Well-being Among Religious and Spiritual-identified Young Gay and Bisexual Men

2015

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Religiosity and spirituality are often integral facets of human development. Young gay and bisexual men (YGBM), however, may find themselves at odds when attempting to reconcile potentially conflicting identities like religion and their sexual orientation. We sought to explore how different components of religiosity (participation, commitment, spiritual coping) are linked to different markers of psychological well-being (life purpose, self-esteem, and internalized homophobia). Using data collected in Metro Detroit (N = 351 ages 18–29 years; 47% African American, 29% Non-Latino White, 8% Latino, 16% Other Race), we examined how components of religiosity/spirituality were associated with psychological well-being among religious/spiritual-identified participants. An overwhelming majority (79.5%) identified as religious/spiritual, with most YGBM (91.0%) reporting spirituality as a coping source. Over three quarters of our religious/spiritual sample (77.7%) reported attending a religious service in the past year. Religious participation and commitment were negatively associated with psychological well-being. Conversely, spiritual coping was positively associated with YGBM’s psychological well-being. Programs assisting YGBM navigate multiple/conflicting identities through sexuality-affirming resources may aid improve of their psychological well-being. We discuss the public health potential of increasing sensitivity to the religious/spiritual needs of YGBM across social service organizations.

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Religious Identity and Smoking Behavior Among Adolescents: Evidence From Entering Students at the American University of Beirut

Cited by 25 publications

References 22 publications

Cigarette smoking among 17–18 year old adolescents – Prevalence and association with sociodemographic, familial, sport, and scholastic factors

Cigarette smoking among 17–18 year old adolescents – Prevalence and association with sociodemographic, familial, sport, and scholastic factors

Smoking among adolescents in Northern Greece: a large cross-sectional study about risk and preventive factors

Psychological Well-being Among Religious and Spiritual-identified Young Gay and Bisexual Men

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