Reasons of cigarette smoking among the girl students in Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Iran
Journal Title: Chronic Diseases Journal - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Smoking has been a public health problem in the world. In fact, it has been mentioned as a preventable factor of death and diseases. So, the goal of doing this research was to determine the frequency of smoking tendency and its correlate factors among the girl students in Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Iran. METHODS: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study using simple random sampling method. Data collection instruments were confirmed questionnaires. The statistical population included all the girl students in Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences. The data were analyzed using SPSS software. RESULTS: The prevalence of smoking cigarette among the girl students in Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences was 1.8%, as well as 2.2% for hookah consumption. Considering the relationship between smoking and residence situation, 22.1% of native students and 24.8% of alien students had experienced smoking. CONCLUSION: Results of this study showed a low prevalence of smoking (1.8%) among the girl students in Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences.
Authors and Affiliations
Sahar Abdolmalak, Nishteman Zamani, Elham Noori, Ahdieh Habibi, Shahram Sadeghi, Fardin Gharibi
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP419537
- DOI 10.22122/cdj.v6i2.271
- Views 136
- Downloads 0
Effect of designed self-care educational program on anxiety, stress, and depression in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia undergoing prostate surgery
BACKGROUND: Stress, anxiety, and depression are common psychological problems in prostatic conditions. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of designed self-care educational program on anxiety, stress, an...
A lump in throat: Qualitative study on hospitalization-related experiences among the parents of children with cancer
BACKGROUND: As the second leading cause of death, cancer is among the most stressful life events. It affects not only the afflicted patients, but also their families. Hospitalization of children with cancer faces their p...
The relationship between Internet addiction with depression and anxiety among Iranian adolescents
BACKGROUND: Currently, the Internet has become an indispensable part of individuals’ lives. Given the increasing use of the Internet, especially among students, it is essential to analyze its impacts on the psychological...
Risk factors for gestational diabetes mellitus in Sanandaj, Iran
BACKGROUND: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as any degree of glucose intolerance that is detected for the first time during the most recent pregnancy. It can lead to serious complications for mother and in...
The costs of disease burden in Iran
-