Adolescent Tobacco Smoking in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Author Information
Author(s): Rudatsikira Emmanuel, Abdo Abdurahman, Muula Adamson S
Primary Institution: Loma Linda University School of Public Health
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence of smoking and its associations among school-going adolescents in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia?
Conclusion
The prevalence of smoking among adolescents in Ethiopia is lower than in many other African countries, but there is a need to strengthen anti-tobacco messages especially among adolescents.
Supporting Evidence
- 4.5% of males and 1% of females reported being current smokers.
- Having smoking friends was strongly associated with smoking.
- Perception that smoking is harmful was negatively associated with being a smoker.
Takeaway
This study found that not many kids in Addis Ababa smoke cigarettes, but it's important to keep telling them that smoking is bad for their health.
Methodology
Data from the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) 2003 were used to determine smoking prevalence and associated factors among adolescents.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reporting and the exclusion of non-school-going adolescents.
Limitations
The study relies on self-reported data, which may not accurately reflect actual smoking behavior, and only includes school-going adolescents.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 1868 students aged 13-15 years, with 56.3% female and 43.7% male.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.01
Confidence Interval
[11.6, 95.6]
Statistical Significance
p < 0.01
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