Prevalence and risk factors for initiation of smoking in Greek high-school students.
| Τίτλος | Prevalence and risk factors for initiation of smoking in Greek high-school students. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2009 |
| Authors | Sichletidis, L. T., Chloros D. A., Tsiotsios A. I., & Spyratos D. G. |
| Journal | Int J Environ Res Public Health |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pagination | 971-9 |
| Date Published | 2009 Mar |
| ISSN | 1660-4601 |
| Λέξεις κλειδιά | Adolescent, Female, Greece, Humans, Male, Prevalence, Risk Factors, Smoking, Students, Urban Population |
| Abstract | The smoking habits of 9,276 high-school students (15-18 years old) in six cities of Northern Greece were studied using a questionnaire in order to determine the prevalence and possible risk factors for initiation of smoking. We observed that 29.6% of high-school students (32.6% of boys and 26.7% of girls) were current smokers. A percentage of 43.3% had started smoking before the age of 14. Reactive behaviour towards parents' and teachers' advice (40.2%) and the existence of smoking friends (40.1%) were the main reasons of initiation. A well-planned integrated anti-smoking campaign is urgently required, especially among students and teachers. |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph6030971 |
| Alternate Journal | Int J Environ Res Public Health |
| PubMed ID | 19440427 |
| PubMed Central ID | PMC2672401 |
