Smoking Behavior and Cigarette Expenditure in a Household: Evidence for Smoke-Free Houses Initiation in Indonesia

Abstract

Background: The household is considered as a private area that is untouched tobacco control policies in developing countries, especially in Indonesia, which has not ratified the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) treaty. Objectives: This study aims to identify smoking behavior and expenditure on cigarettes in the household, which are part of the initiation of a policy including a smoke-free home, so it assumes that the home is a public domain in Tegal Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia. Methods: This research is an observational study with a quantitative descriptive design. A total of 225 subjects in the seven regions designated as smoke-free areas were all selected as samples in this study and were willing to be the subject of research. Results: The results found that 76.1% of smokers smoked with their nuclear family (wife/children/husband) present. Smoking behavior with the nuclear family inside the home (39.13%) and outside the home (36.96%) was more common than not smoking with the nuclear family. Expenditure for cigarettes per month was one-third of household revenue (IDR 607,521.74) based on the regency minimum wage (UMR) set by the local government. Conclusions: The study concludes that smokers who smoke with family still lack knowledge on smoking's impact on health and household economics. The smoke-free regulation that is initiated should include households as a parameter.

Predictors Of Tobacco Smoking Initiation Among Indonesian Teenagers: The 2019 Global Youth Tobacco Survey

“…13 Smoking initiation in teenagers is an important problem to be addressed because the younger the age at starting smoking, the stronger the smoking habit and the more difficult it is to quit smoking. 12 The results of this study are expected to particularly inform theory development in community nursing. Knowledge of tobacco smoking initiation factors can be used as material for health promotion, as well as protection and prevention of diseases caused by tobacco smoking.…”

“…Given the compelling evidence regarding determinants of tobacco smoking, the Indonesia-based investigation offers valuable perspectives on the factors that underlie tobacco smoking in the area and proposes policy interventions that emerging economies could implement to deter student smoking. 12 Teenagers in Indonesia may also find it easy to access cigarettes, which can be bought anywhere at affordable prices for teenagers in Indonesia. 13 Smoking initiation in teenagers is an important problem to be addressed because the younger the age at starting smoking, the stronger the smoking habit and the more difficult it is to quit smoking.…”