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Examining the onset and cessation patterns of active smoking among college students: an interpretative analysis
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Smoking is a prevalent global issue, with a significant risk factor for various non-communicable diseases necessitating prolonged, costly, and potentially devastating medical treatments. In addition, infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, COVID-19, and pneumonia in toddlers are often associated with active and passive smoking habits. The correlation is evident across diverse demographics, encompassing individuals of varying ages, professions, and genders. Therefore, this research aimed to explore and describe behavior of active smokers among campus members at various universities, focusing on the initiation, cessation, and influencing factors associated with smoking.
A qualitative research design was used with a hermeneutic phenomenological approach, where information was provided by five active smoker informants.
These individuals started smoking as teenagers, and the fluctuating patterns were influenced by health concerns or a perceived lack of significance attributed to smoking. However, the periods of abstinence were only temporary due to the pervasive influence of social and environmental factors. The initiation of smoking commonly started from the influence of close acquaintances, such as family members. Meanwhile, the process of quitting encountered numerous obstacles, primarily from potent social factors outweighing personal intentions.
The implementation of smoking cessation strategies posed challenges due to the profound impacts of addiction, requiring unwavering determination, comprehensive plans, and diligent efforts.
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Sugiyatmi, T. A., Handoko, L., Sentosa, A., Fitriyanti, F., & Mulyani, S. (2024). Examining the onset and cessation patterns of active smoking among college students: an interpretative analysis. Healthcare in Low-Resource Settings. https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2024.13023
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