Cigarette Smoking Among Jamaican Adolescents: 2000 vs 2006
Author Information
Author(s): Muula Adamson S, Siziya Seter, Rudatsikira Emmanuel
Primary Institution: Department of Community Health, University of Malawi, College of Medicine
Hypothesis
What are the correlates of current cigarette smoking among in-school adolescents in Jamaica and how has the prevalence changed from 2000 to 2006?
Conclusion
The study found a slight increase in smoking prevalence among Jamaican adolescents from 2000 to 2006, but it was not statistically significant.
Supporting Evidence
- The prevalence of smoking among Jamaican adolescents increased from 15.2% in 2000 to 16.7% in 2006.
- Perception that smoking is not harmful increased from 10.9% to 15.9%.
- Parental smoking decreased from 39.4% to 35.5%.
Takeaway
The number of kids in Jamaica who smoke went up a little bit from 2000 to 2006, but not enough to say it's a big change.
Methodology
Secondary analysis of the Jamaican Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) conducted in 2000 and 2006.
Potential Biases
The study may not represent all adolescents in Jamaica as it only includes those in school.
Limitations
The study relies on self-reported data, which may lead to under-reporting or over-reporting of smoking behavior.
Participant Demographics
In 2006, 49.5% of participants were male and 50.5% female; in 2000, 48.8% were male and 51.2% female.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.22
Confidence Interval
95% CI [1.09–2.19] for male gender association; 95% CI [1.23–2.50] for parental smoking association.
Statistical Significance
p = 0.22
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