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Fakili F, Taylan M, Dogru S, Al-Haithamy S. Prevalence of smoking among medical students and associated factors in Turkey. JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE USE 2023. [DOI: 10.1080/14659891.2023.2167746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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- Fusun Fakili
- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Sahinbey Research Hospital, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Sahinbey Research Hospital, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Sahinbey Research Hospital, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey
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Akbayram HT, Dogru S. Smoking and smoking addiction in future physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic; an example of a medical school in Turkey. JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE USE 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/14659891.2022.2124547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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- Hatice Tuba Akbayram
- Department of Family Medicine, Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine, Gaziantep, Turkiye
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- Department of Pulmonary Disease, Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine, Gaziantep, Turkiye
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Göktalay T, Coşkun AŞ, Havlucu Y, Horasan GD. Use of Tobacco Products in Turkish Children and Young People: Is there an Alarm for Hookah Use? Turk Thorac J 2020; 21:234-241. [PMID: 32687783 DOI: 10.5152/turkthoracj.2019.19004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2019] [Accepted: 06/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES In the recent years, it has been observed that the use of hookah, a tobacco product, has increased in children and young people in Turkey. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of cigarette and hookah use in children and young people specific to age and gender and to define the factors relevant to the use of hookah. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study was conducted with secondary/high school students between 11 and 17 years of age (Survey 1, n=4718) and with university students between 18 and 23 years of age (Survey 2, n=1588) as two groups, which made a total of 6306 students. The students were asked to fill in a questionnaire which consisted of questions about socio-demographic data and the use of tobacco and tobacco products. RESULTS It was determined that the use of cigarette and hookah was high in males, and it increased as the age increased in both genders (p<0.05). It was also determined that parents and friends using cigarette and hookah affected the use of cigarette and hookah in the study groups in both surveys (p<0.05). Additionally, it was determined that the educational level of the parents and being of a high social class were the social determiners of hookah use (p<0.05). CONCLUSION It is important that we fight against the use of all tobacco products, especially in young people. Education about the damages of tobacco and applying tobacco products should start at an early age, and accurate tobacco control models may provide support in this field.
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- Tuğba Göktalay
- Department of Pulmonology, Manisa Celal Bayar University School of Medicine, Manisa, Turkey
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- Department of Pulmonology, Manisa Celal Bayar University School of Medicine, Manisa, Turkey
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- Department of Pulmonology, Manisa Celal Bayar University School of Medicine, Manisa, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Manisa Celal Bayar University School of Medicine, Manisa, Turkey
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Berberoğlu U, Taşpınar N, Öztaş D. Smoking and Affecting Factors in Medical Education at the Beginning, Usak-2018. ANKARA MEDICAL JOURNAL 2019. [DOI: 10.17098/amj.651986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Vatansev H, Kutlu R, Gülerarslan Özdengül A, Demırbas N, Taşer S, Yılmaz F. Medicine and Communication Faculty Students of Tobacco and Tobacco Products Usage Differences. ANKARA MEDICAL JOURNAL 2019. [DOI: 10.17098/amj.571584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BAŞTÜRK MERYEM, KOÇ EM, SÖZMEN MK, ARSLAN M, ALBAŞ S. Smoking Habits and Anxiety Level of the First and Sixth Year Medical Faculty Students and Their Attitudes about Law 4207. KONURALP TIP DERGISI 2018. [DOI: 10.18521/ktd.337562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Karabiber C, Azboy N, Altıner F, Avlamaz B, Özay B, Ulutaş Ö, Kaya ÜF, Deniz B, Özdemir M, Vicdan AS, Altunkol B, Çiler U, Harbiyeli Y, Alizadeh A, Çirkin H, Hyuseniov YE, İnandı T. Bir Tıp Fakültesi Öğrencilerinin Tütün Kullanımı Hakkında Bilgi, Tutum ve Davranışları. MUSTAFA KEMAL ÜNIVERSITESI TIP DERGISI 2018. [DOI: 10.17944/mkutfd.425645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Saridi M, Nanou A, Vasilopoulos C, Kourakos M, Skliros E, Toska A, Souliotis K. Smoking Habits among Greek University Students after the Financial Crisis. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2017; 18:1329-1335. [PMID: 28610966 PMCID: PMC5555543 DOI: 10.22034/apjcp.2017.18.5.1329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background: University students worldwide seem to have increased rates of smoking, alcohol abuse, binge drinking episodes and harmful consumption trends, raising a serious public health issue. The aim of the present study was to investigate university students’ smoking habits and exposure to secondary smoke amid a financial crisis. Methods: The present descriptive, correlational analysis was conducted at the University of Peloponnese. Results: The average age of the sample (n=203) was 24.9 years (±7.6 years) with 36.0% of the participants (n=73) being postgraduate students. Some 51.2% (n=104) of the participants said they didn’t smoke and 46.3% (n=94, p=0.003) reported no secondary smoke exposure during the past week at home. The majority of the remainder initiated smoking at age 16-17 (48.5%, n=48), and 64.6% (n=42) said the financial crisis did not lead them to change their smoking habits. Conclusions: The majority of students support smoking ban laws in enclosed public spaces, but also their replies highlighted poor implementation on behalf of the state and the authorities. The financial crisis did not appear to have affected student smoking habits.
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- Maria Saridi
- Department of Social and Educational Policy, University of Peloponnese, General Hospital of Corinthos, Athens, Greece.
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Tamí-Maury I, Silva-Vetri MG, Marcano-Caldera M, Baasch A, Prokhorov AV. Smoking behavior among third year dental students in Latin American countries: prevalence, perceptions, and risk factors. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 59Suppl 1:45-53. [DOI: 10.21149/7828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2016] [Accepted: 11/11/2016] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Objetivo. Analizar la asociación entre ciertos factores de riesgo relacionados con el tabaquismo en estudiantes de tercer año de odontología de países latinoamericanos. Material y métodos. Se analizaron los datos de la Encuesta Mundial de Estudiantes de Profesiones de la Salud (GHPSS, por sus siglas en inglés) mediante la aplicación de modelos de regresión logística. Resultados. De los 5 605 encuestados, 33% fumó y 45% estuvo expuesto al humo de segunda mano durante el mes pasado; 34% fumó en los edificios de las escuelas dentales durante el pasado año y 85% nunca recibió entrenamiento formal en cesación de tabaquismo. Ser boliviano, chileno o mexicano; estar expuestos al humo de segunda mano; no auto-percibirse como un “modelo a seguir” para los pacientes; y no creer que un profesional de salud que fuma es menos propenso a aconsejar a sus pacientes para dejar de fumar fueron factores asociados significativamente con el tabaquismo. Conclusiones. Todas las escuelas dentales deben fomentar las políticas contra el consumo de tabaco y ofrecer servicios de cesación de tabaquismo. La formación sobre cesación debe incorporarse a los planes de estudio con el fin de incluir a los profesionales dentales en la batalla contra la epidemia de tabaquismo.
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Boopathirajan R, Muthunarayanan L. Awareness, Attitude and Use of Tobacco among Medical Students in Chennai. J Lifestyle Med 2017; 7:27-34. [PMID: 28261558 PMCID: PMC5332118 DOI: 10.15280/jlm.2017.7.1.27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2016] [Accepted: 10/27/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Health professionals have an important role to play in the fight against tobacco. As individuals, health professionals can help educate the population; as community members, they can support anti-smoking policies; and, at a societal level, they can influence national and global tobacco control efforts. The objectives of the study was to estimate the prevalence of tobacco use among medical students in Chennai and to measure the extent of attitude toward, behavior around and knowledge of tobacco use among medical students. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 medical students from 4 randomly selected medical colleges, comprised of 1 government and 3 private medical colleges in and around Chennai, India. The Global Health Professional Students Survey (GHPSS), a standardized college-based tool, was administered to students in the four medical colleges. RESULTS The proportion of students who ever tried cigarette smoking was found to be 10.9% (males, 23.5% and females, 1.8%). The prevalence of exposure to tobacco smoke at home was found to be 34.2%. A majority of students agreed that smoking should be banned. The proportion of students who wanted to quit smoking cigarettes and who ever tried to stop smoking were 29.8% and 34.6% respectively. Only 23.6% of the students said they have received formal training in smoking cessation techniques. CONCLUSION As indicated by the majority of the medical students queried, there is a need for formal training in smoking cessation techniques, and this training should be included in the medical curriculum, such that students can instruct or counsel their patients.
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- Ramkumar Boopathirajan
- Department of Community Medicine, SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Kattankulathur, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu,
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- Department of Community Medicine, SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Kattankulathur, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu,
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Mermer G, Dağhan Ş, Bilge A, Dönmez RÖ, Özsoy S, Günay T. Prevalence of Tobacco Use among School Teachers and Effect of Training on Tobacco Use in Western Turkey. Cent Eur J Public Health 2016; 24:137-43. [PMID: 27434246 DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a4217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2014] [Accepted: 12/10/2015] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Tobacco consumption is still a prevalent issue. Given that teachers are respected in society, they have a great responsibility for tobacco control. This study examines, using the Transtheoretical Model (TTM), the prevalence of tobacco use among teachers and their different stages of tobacco use. It also evaluates teachers' views on smoking and the effectiveness of training on tobacco use. METHODS This study is quasi-experimental. Pre-test and post-test were used first with a cross-sectional group, then with a single group to determine the frequency of tobacco use. The research participation complied with the voluntary principles and the participation rate was 84.9%. The research sample comprised 450 teachers working at schools (N=17) under the Kemalpasa Directorate of Education. The data form contained 29 questions about socio-demographic characteristics and smoking habits. The Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND), Smoking Decisional Balance Scale (SDBS), and the Stage of Change were used. A pre-test was also administered, and training was given between January 13 and March 4, 2014. After the training sessions, two short messages (SMS) were sent on March 12 and March 19, 2014. A post-test was administered between April 1 and May 21, 2014. The relevant institutions and participants gave the requisite permission for the data used in this study. Percentage distribution, dependent t-tests and chi-square tests were used to evaluate the research data. RESULTS The median age of the teachers was 37.49±7.84. The teachers' mean score for the pre-test of FTND was 5.7±2.03, and their mean score for the post-test was 3.25±2.07. Post-test scores were remarkably lower than the pre-test scores. It was found that teachers' mean scores for SDBS were different before and after training. After training, anti-smoking attitudes increased (pros-cons scores: pre-test: -3.64±4.68, post-test: -11.25±5.48). The training helped the entire group to make progress in the process change. CONCLUSION After training on "the health effects of smoking", teachers' anti-smoking attitudes rose on the smoking decision balance scale, their nicotine dependency was reduced, and they were able to move forward in a positive direction.
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- Gülengül Mermer
- Department of Public Health of Nursing, Nursing Faculty, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Public Health of Nursing, Nursing Faculty, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Nursing Faculty, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Public Health of Nursing, Nursing Faculty, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Public Health, Medical Faculty of Dokuz Eylül University, Izmir, Turkey
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Rodakowska E, Kierklo A, Jamiołkowski J. Self-reported Oral Health Behaviour among Scandinavian and Polish Medical Students Studying in Poland. Cent Eur J Public Health 2016; 24:68-75. [PMID: 27070972 DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a4084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2014] [Accepted: 09/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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AIM The aim of the study was to assess the self-reported oral health behaviour of Scandinavian and Polish medical students studying in Poland. METHODS Three hundred and fifty subjects took part in the questionnaire survey. They were the 4th to 6th year Scandinavian and Polish medical students attending the same medical school. Test-retest reliability demonstrated an accepted level of kappa > 0.50. The questionnaire comprised issues dealing with demographics, dental health behaviour, fluoride tablet recommendation, self-rated oral health, and smoking habit. Statistical analyses were performed using the Fisher-Freeman-Halton test, Fisher's exact test and the multiple logistic regression. A p value<0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS Gender and nationality statistical differences were observed regarding the frequency of visiting a dentist: more Polish females visited a dentist less than a year ago (p=0.011), the reasons for visiting a dentist - check up, filling (p=0.002; p=0.040); the frequency of tooth brushing was higher among Polish females compared to Polish males and Scandinavian females (p<0.001; p<0.001). Polish males ate sweet snacks significantly more often than Polish females and Scandinavian males (p=0.018; p=0.004). In the logistic regression analysis factors were independently associated with visiting a dentist at least once a year: female gender (OR=2.310; 95% CI 1.381-3.865), Polish nationality (OR=3.833; 95% CI 2.293-6.408). Associations with the female gender were significant for the following dependent variables: visiting a dentist more than a year ago (OR=1.913; 95% CI 1.192-3.070), brushing teeth at least once a day (OR=3.759; 95% CI 1.567-9.017), and use of dental floss (OR=2.249; 95% CI 1.445-3.503). Polish nationality was associated with an increasing rate of brushing teeth for at least 3 minutes (OR=2.435; 95% CI 1.526-3.885), and smoking cigarettes (OR=2.340; 95% CI 1.336-4.098). CONCLUSIONS Better prognosis for maintaining good oral health was established in the Scandinavian group of students. Polish females took greater care of their teeth than Polish males and the majority of their Scandinavian counterparts.
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- Ewa Rodakowska
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Dentistry Propaedeutics, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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- Department of Public Health, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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Arikan I, Karakaya K, Erata M, Tüzün H, Baran E, Levent G, Yeşil HK. Fighting obesity campaign in Turkey: evaluation of media campaign efficacy. Cent Eur J Public Health 2014; 22:170-4. [PMID: 25438394 DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a3882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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AIM This study aims to determine the frequency of behaviour change and related factors generated in the population through the "Fighting Obesity Campaign" of the Turkish Ministry of Health. METHODS Twelve statistical regions from NUTS-1 and 18 provinces were selected for the study sample. At least one province from each region was randomly selected, and stratawere defined as urban or rural. Of the sample selected, 2,038 respondents completed a face-to-face survey. Logistic regression analysis was used to analyse the data. Changing behaviour as result of the campaign was defined as the dependent variable. Behaviour change was defined as an individual taking at least one action to increase physical activity, calculate her/his Body Mass Index (BMI) or minimise meal portions. RESULTS Of the sample selected, 84% of participants lived in urban areas. Of total sample selected, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women. According to BMI categorisation, 41.4% of participants were underweight or normal weight, 34.3% were overweight and 24.3% were obese. Of the total participants, 85.2% learned about the "Fighting-Obesity Campaign" through television, 28.1% through radio, 11.0% from newspapers, 6.0% from billboards, and 19.2% from other sources. This study revealed that 28.5% of the participants adopted desired behavioural changes after exposure to the campaign. Logistic regression results demonstrated that behaviour change is greater among women, individuals living in urban settings, group of persons approving public spots, obese individuals, and among the 20-39 age group. CONCLUSION Media campaigns may cause behavioural changes by increasing motivation to prevent obesity within the target population. Con- tinuing these campaigns can lead to success at the national level.
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Abu Shomar RT, Lubbad IK, El Ansari W, Al-Khatib IA, Alharazin HJ. Smoking, awareness of smoking-associated health risks, and knowledge of national tobacco legislation in Gaza, Palestine. Cent Eur J Public Health 2014; 22:80-9. [PMID: 25230536 DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a4005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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AIMS To assess university students' extent of smoking, knowledge of smoking health risks, and awareness of existing national anti-smoking laws. METHODS Self-administered questionnaire was employed across 7 universities (1,104 students, equal proportions of males and females) located in Gaza Strip, Palestine. RESULTS About 55% of participants reported ever smoking, 31% were current cigarette smokers, and 36% were 'strictly' (only) narghile (water pipe) smokers. Mean age of smoking initiation was 17 +/- 3.15 years. Smokers had less knowledge of smoking associated health risks than nonsmokers. Students' knowledge of existing anti-smoking laws was generally low (11.3-25.5%), and significantly more smokers had knowledge about existing laws (ban of advertisement of smoking, ban of smoking in public places, and ban of selling cigarettes to minors) than non-smokers. About 81% of current smokers tried to quit smoking at least once during their life, 53% felt ready to quit smoking if cessation assistance was provided, 17% were not ready to quit, and 30% were reluctant/felt unsure if they were ready to quit. Most students (94.3%) reported that there were no smoking cessation centres in Palestine, or did not know if such centres existed. Males were associated with almost all categories of smoking (e.g. smoking both cigarettes and narghile, or smoking narghile only). CONCLUSIONS There is a lack of knowledge about the existing national anti-smoking legislation among university students in Gaza, Palestine. Smoking cessation centres also seem non-existent in Gaza. Multi-level interventions and actions are required by policy makers, educators and non-governmental agencies to prevent smoking among university students in Gaza, and to educate them on tobacco cessation counselling, on the dangers of tobacco use, and about effective stress management strategies to help them to cope with stressors. Smoking cessation interventions are required to address both cigarette and narghile use. Efforts need to be invested in ensuring compliance with legislation and for follow-up activities to enforce the anti-smoking laws through coordinated actions across ministries and departments.
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