Predictors of Smoking among the Secondary High School Boy Students Based on the Health Belief Model

Conclusions: The findings of this study show that the prevalence of smoking in the studied sample is somewhat lower than other regions of Iran, but it should be noted that if no interventions are done to prevent smoking in this age group. The findings of the study also showed that the structure of attitudes, self ‑efficacy, and Cues to action are the strongest predictors of smoking among students. Albeit, attitude was strongest predictor of smoking that shows the prevalence of smoking can be reduced by focusing in this part. Considering the mean age of participants (16/2± 0.25 years), that shows the riskiestperiod for smoking is 16 years and authorities can make change in policies of cigarette selling only for over 18 years.Keywords: Health belief model, smoking, students
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research