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Smoking behaviour and patterns among university students during the Syrian crisis
Amr Idris1, Tareq Al Saadi2, Tarek Turk2
1Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Syrian Private University, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic.
Summary
Syrian war significantly increased daily cigarette consumption among university students in Damascus. Over half of smokers reported higher daily intake, highlighting a new public health challenge in conflict zones.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Social Science
Background:
- The Syrian war has profoundly impacted social and economic life.
- No prior studies have examined the link between smoking behavior and the ongoing conflict.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess cigarette smoking prevalence among university students during the Syrian crisis.
- To investigate the war's influence on student smoking habits in Damascus.
Main Methods:
- An anonymous, cross-sectional online survey was administered.
- 1027 undergraduate students from Damascus University participated.
Main Results:
- Overall tobacco smoking prevalence was 24.73% for cigarettes and 30.4% for waterpipe.
- Cigarette smoking was higher among men, non-health profession students, and those living independently.
- War correlated with increased daily cigarette use, with 53.1% of smokers reporting higher consumption.
Conclusions:
- Escalating smoking rates present a significant public health issue in conflict settings.
- Targeted public health interventions are necessary to address increased smoking in areas of conflict.
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