Prevalence and determinants of smoking status among university students: Artvin Coruh University sample.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Smoking is still a public health concern in many countries, especially among young adults. Consequently, we determined what factors affect university students' smoking behavior in Turkey.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted between March and June 2017 using a simple random sampling method. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information on participants' (N = 2,505; mean age = 20.9 ± 2.5 years; 58.9% women) sociodemographic characteristics, cigarette smoking status, and related risk factors. Univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis were performed with the Backward likelihood-ratio method.

Results

Students were completing either two- or four-year degrees (45.6% and 54.4%, respectively). Regarding

SUBMITTER: Karadogan D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6287842 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature