Smoking Habits Among Medical Students
Author Information
Author(s): Senol Yesim, Donmez Levent, Turkay Mehtap, Aktekin Mehmet
Primary Institution: Akdeniz University Medical Faculty
Hypothesis
What are the risk factors for smoking initiation among medical faculty students?
Conclusion
The first three years of medical education are the most risky period for initiation of smoking, influenced by factors such as being male and having smoking friends.
Supporting Evidence
- 21.8% of students were smokers at registration.
- 32.3% of non-smokers became smokers by the end of six years.
- Males had a higher average smoking duration than females.
Takeaway
Medical students are at risk of starting to smoke, especially in their first three years, and having smoking friends can make it more likely.
Methodology
This cohort study monitored medical students' smoking habits over six years, collecting data through questionnaires.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported data and the exclusion of some students.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and some missing data, which may affect the results.
Participant Demographics
78 males (65.5%) and 41 females (34.5%) among the 119 students.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI 7.5–21.2
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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