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Factors Affecting Tobacco Use Among Middle School Students in Saudi Arabia

Abstract  

A rapid rise in the number of tobacco users in Saudi Arabia has occurred in the past decade, particularly among the youth.
This study identified socio-cultural determinants of tobacco use and explored possible approaches to prevent adolescents’
tobacco use in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional survey was administered using a self-administered questionnaire for collecting
information on risk and protective factors for tobacco use among middle school students. School selection was stratified by
region, gender, and type (public or private). Of 1,186 7–9th grade students, 1,019 questionnaires were analyzed. Risk factors
affecting tobacco use included all important others’ perceptions; mother, sister, friend, teacher and important person’s tobacco
use; pressure to use tobacco from brother, sister, friend and important persons; easy access to tobacco and frequent skipping
of classes. Protective factors for tobacco use included family’s perception; friend, teacher and important person’s tobacco
use; parents’ help; support from family, friends, and teachers; accessibility to tobacco; school performance and family income,
father’s education, and district of residence. The findings of this study show clear gender differences in social influences
and attitudes towards tobacco use. Religious beliefs and access to tobacco products were significantly associated with attitudes
towards tobacco use and future intention of use. Developing and implementing effective gender specific school-based tobacco
prevention programs, strict reinforcement of tobacco control policies, and a focus on the overall social context of tobacco
use are crucial for developing successful long-term tobacco prevention programs for adolescents.

  • Content Type Journal Article
  • Pages 1-9
  • DOI 10.1007/s10995-011-0929-z
  • Authors
    • H. K. Park, College of Health Sciences and Nursing, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ 85304, USA
    • D. E. Al Agili, Preventive Dental Sciences Department/Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589 Saudi Arabia
    • A. Bartolucci, Department of Biostatistics, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA
    • Journal Maternal and Child Health Journal
    • Online ISSN 1573-6628
    • Print ISSN 1092-7875
Posted in: Journal Article Abstracts on 01/03/2012 | Link to this post on IFP |
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