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Knowledge, Attitude And Practice On Smoking Among Students In Nigerian University
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Smoking
also has an environmental impact due to second hand (passive) smoking
(El-Ansari, 2002). The impact of smoking is not limited on the smokers,
but it can spread to affect the non-smokers as well. Second hand smoking
has an impact on birth outcomes represented in low birth weight
(Abu-Baker et al., 2010), and contribute significantly to respiratory
tract infections in infants (Jones et al., 2011).
It is well known
that cessation of smoking is extremely difficult. This statement is
supported by research that has proved beyond doubt that nicotine is
highly addictive (Rugkasa et al., 2001). Smoking prevalence rises
sharply during adulthood. This means that there is an induction of
smoking even after high school (Torabi et al., 2002). Between 1991 and
1997, the rate of smoking had increased by 32% among 18 to 24 years old
adults in the USA (Torabi et al., 2002). Studying smoking behavior and
attitude among this sector of the population will add valuable
information about the patterns of smoking among this age group
(Vakeflliu et al., 2002). In addition, knowledge about previously
identified socio-environmental factors associated with smoking among
college students in developing countries is limited (Pickett et al.,
2000; Moore, 2001).
1.2 Aim of the Study
The
aim of this study is to investigate the knowledge, attitude and practice
on smoking among University students in Nigeria.
1.3 Objectives of the Study
To find out the knowledge about tobacco smoking among Nigerian University students
To determine the smoking practice among Nigerian University students
To investigate the gender difference of smoking among Nigerian University students
To investigate effective methods to reduce prevalence of smoking in Nigerian University
1.4 Research Questions
What is the prevalence smoking practice among Nigerian University students
How are the knowledge, attitude, and practice students in Nigerian University related to smoking?
Is there any gender difference as related to smoking among Nigerian University students
What is the effective methods to reduce prevalence of smoking in Nigerian University
1.5 Research Hypotheses
· Smoking rate among Nigerian University is lower than among general population.
· How are the knowledge, attitude, and practice students in Nigerian University related to smoking?
· Smoking among Nigerian University students is gender related
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The purpose of this cross sectional study was to explore university students' knowledge, attitude and practice towards smoking and to compare these factors between smokers and non-smokers. A sample of 300 students was randomly selected to complete a self-administered questionnaire about knowledge, attitude and practice of smoking in the University, Ojo. The Majority of the smoking students (69%) knew the adverse effects of smoking. Rates of non-smoking students who knew the adverse effects of sm ... Continue reading---
