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INSPIRATION FOR SMOKING AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS OF ABBOTTABAD, PAKISTAN
Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC
|July 18, 2015
Summary
Most medical students start smoking young, often influenced by friends. This trend highlights the need for early intervention and prevention strategies in medical education to combat rising smoking rates among future doctors.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Public Health
- Addiction Research
Background:
- Rising smoking trends among young doctors necessitate understanding influences.
- Physicians play a crucial role in patient smoking cessation.
- Investigating smoking patterns in medical students is vital for prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of smoking among medical students.
- To identify the primary sources of inspiration for smoking initiation.
- To analyze smoking trends and patterns within this demographic.
Main Methods:
- An observational study utilizing self-administered questionnaires.
- Data collected from medical students at Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad.
- Analysis of smoking initiation age, peer/media/family influence, and daily cigarette consumption.
Main Results:
- 230 medical students participated; 210 males, 20 females.
- Smoking initiation commonly occurred between 15-20 years (62.17%).
- Friends were the main inspiration (63.91%), followed by media (13.91%) and family (16.95%).
Conclusions:
- The majority of medical students initiate smoking at a young age.
- Peer influence is a significant factor in smoking initiation among students.
- Early intervention and targeted prevention programs are crucial for medical students.