A study on the prevalence of use of tobacco amongst school going children (11 to 15 years age group) of Surendranagar

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 A study on the prevalence of use of tobacco amongst school going children (11 to 15 years age group) of Surendranagar

Journal Title: Healthline - Year 2013, Vol 4, Issue 1

Abstract

 Background: Despite increasing awareness of the harmful effects of tobacco, the use of tobacco in various forms continues to be a significant health risk factor amongst youth. Aims and Objectives: This study was conducted to find out the prevalence of tobacco use, its health hazards, and awareness regarding tobacco and its ill effects and influence of role model seen for tobacco use amongst students. Study design: A cross-sectional study. Materials and Methods: By simple random technique one Govt. school and one Private school were selected after enlisting all the schools. All the students of 5 th to 9th standard (11 to 15 years age group) were interviewed. Statistical Analysis: By SPSS software with Z test, the Chi-square test, and the multivariate logistic regression. Results: A total of 17.31% of students ever tried Cigarettes / bidi and 28.10% of students were found who ever tried smokeless form of tobacco. A total 71.08% of students were aware about tobacco and 30.08% reported Cancer as a harmful effect of tobacco. Tobacco use was found to be significantly associated with having seen the best friend smoke (OR 3.22), Favourite celebrity smoke (OR 2.6), father smoke (OR 2.07). Conclusion: Tobacco use is still important risk behaviour amongst adolescent students. This study found a strong association of tobacco use by the students and their having seen various role models smoking. Early detection of tobacco use and its health hazards will help to prevent various life threatening conditions like cancer, heart diseases etc.

Authors and Affiliations

Komal Thedki, Girija Kartha, S Purani

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