Prevalence and correlates of tobacco use among 10-12 year old school students in Patna District, Bihar, India.
Indian Pediatr
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2005 Aug; 42(8): 805-10
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in English
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ABSTRACT
In order to assess the prevalence and correlates of tobacco use among school students (10-12 years), information on tobacco use and socio-demographic variables was collected from 1626 students (male 1027) using a questionnaire. Bivariate and multiple regression analysis were done. Ever users in the sample were 16.6% (95 % CI 14.8, 18.4) and current users were 5.1 % (95 % CI 4.1, 61). Current use was significantly associated with male sex (OR 2.3, CI 1.09 5.14), students not participating in sports (OR 2, CI 1.04 4.04), tobacco use among friends (OR 4, CI 2.02 8.25), unaware of harmful effects of tobacco (OR 2.6, CI 1.1 6.14) and students who were used by parents and teachers to buy tobacco for them (OR 2.1, CI 1.4 4.19). Tobacco control programs focusing on male students, those who do not participate in sports, those whose friends use tobacco and those who are used by parents and teachers to buy tobacco are warranted.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Socioeconomic Factors
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Students
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Nicotiana
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Smoking
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Chi-Square Distribution
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Child
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Prevalence
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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