Cigarette consumption habits and related factors among college students in Turkey: a logit model analysis

Abstract

Objective: To investigate smoking habits, related factors and level of consciousness among college students in Turkey.

Methods: The study was conducted at Gaziosmanpasa University, Tokat, Turkey, in May 2013. Data was obtained through face-to-face questionnaires. It was tested using Binomial Logit Regression Model. In addition, students were asked to answer a five-score question group in order to determine the reflections and judgments of smoker students.

Results: Of the 253 students in the study, 125(49%) were males. Overall, there were 101 (40%) smokers. Smoking ban was found to lower cigarette smoking among the smokers (p < 0.0001). On the other hand, smoking habit of parents and friends, income levels and differences in places where they lived positively affected cigarette smoking (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: Tobacco policies and precautions taken to lower tobacco use resulted in considerable decrease in cigarette consumption.