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Document Type
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Article In Journal
Document Title
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Secondhand Smoke and Smoking Cessation among Saudi Female at King Abdulaziz University Students, Jeddah
التدخين السلبي والتوقف عن التدخين لدى طالبات جامعة الملك عبدالعزيز بجدة
Subject
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Original Articles
Document Language
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Arabic
Abstract
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The objectives are to estimate the exposure to secondhand smoke, to assess attitudes toward smoking, and to evaluate smoking cessation habits among a sample of female Saudi students. This cross-sectional study was conducted by the distribution of a self-administered structured questionnaire given to 1,100 students at King Abdulaziz University. The response rate was 95.5%. Eleven percent of respondents were current smokers. Exposure to second-hand smoke was reported by 53% of respondents, with 36.2% reporting exposure at home or in public places and 19% at both. Exposure to second-hand smoke was significantly higher among smokers and students who had parents or friends who smoked. The majority of students supported banning smoking in public places and in the university, with non-smokers showing more positive attitudes toward ban. Among smokers, 19% reported a desire to quit smoking, and 13% have attempted to quit. Two-thirds of smokers believed it would be easy to quit smoking anytime. Exposure to secondhand smoke is a public health problem in Saudi Arabia; a problem that needs to be addressed. More research is necessary to investigate this health hazard, and smoking prevention awareness, intervention and cessation programs are essential to promote a smoke-free environment.
ISSN
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1319-1004
Journal Name
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Medical Science Journal
Volume
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15
Issue Number
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3
Publishing Year
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1429 AH
2008 AD
Article Type
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Article
Added Date
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Sunday, October 11, 2009
Researchers
Researcher Name (Arabic)
Researcher Name (English)
Researcher Type
Dr Grade
Email
جميلة محمد علي فارسي
Jamila M. A. Farsi
Researcher
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22287.pdf
pdf
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