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Background:

  • Adolescent smoking remains a significant public health concern globally.
  • Understanding the factors driving smoking initiation and continuation is vital for effective prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the key factors associated with the initiation and continuation of smoking among adolescents.
  • To identify specific influences such as peer groups, family members, and media on adolescent smoking behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 2535 students (14-19 years) from urban schools and colleges.
  • Utilized a two-stage cluster sampling design for representative data collection.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of cigarette smoking among the surveyed adolescents was 21.58%.
  • Smoking initiation and continuation were significantly associated with observing smoking behavior in best friends, fathers, siblings, and favorite movie stars.
  • Receiving pocket money also emerged as a correlating factor.

Conclusions:

  • Adolescent substance use experimentation is common and influenced by family, peers, and environment.
  • Early intervention through health promotion programs is essential.
  • Programs should focus on building self-confidence and promoting healthy lifestyles to counteract smoking influences.