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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Smoking Among Male Undergraduate Students in International Islamic University Malaysia

Authors
Junainah Azmi, Sharifah Munirah Syed Elias, Mohd Said Nurumal, Hanida Hani Mohd Mokhktar
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Junainah Azmi
Available Online 28 October 2021.
DOI
10.2991/ahsr.k.211026.009How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Smoking prevalence, university students, carbon monoxide level, FTND, Malaysian youth
Abstract

Objective: The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence and associated factors of smoking among male undergraduate students in International Islamic University Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was done on 552 samples of male undergraduate students of International Islamic University Malaysia, using a set of questionnaire and further verification of breath carbon monoxide (CO) level using PiCO Smokerlyzer was done. Questions concerned socio-demographic variables, religiosity level, and nicotine addiction level for smokers. Data entry and analysis were done using SPSS version 25 and were presented in descriptive statistics, chi-square, and logistic regression test results. Results: The overall prevalence of smokers was 12%. The most demanding reason for smoking was stress (47%) followed by peer pressure (31.8%). In multiple logistic regression, significant predictors of smoking in the model were study background (p = 0.020) and religiosity level (p = 0.001). Conclusion: The findings provide baseline data to develop a new cessation program to overcome smoking problem at the university level for future tobacco control strategy.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2nd Syedza Saintika International Conference on Nursing, Midwifery, Medical Laboratory Technology, Public Health, and Health Information Management (SeSICNiMPH 2021)
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Advances in Health Sciences Research
Publication Date
28 October 2021
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10.2991/ahsr.k.211026.009
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2468-5739
DOI
10.2991/ahsr.k.211026.009How to use a DOI?
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© 2021, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.
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