Factors associated with tobacco use among Saudi Arabian youth: Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior
Introduction The epidemic of tobacco use poses one of the most severe public health challenges globally, responsible for over 8 million deaths annually according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This study investigates the factors associated with tobacco use among Saudi Arabian youth using th...
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| author | Mosa A. Shubayr Anwar S. Alhazmi Mervat M. El Dalatony Eman D. El Desouky Abdulmohsen H. Al-Zalabani Sarah S. Monshi Ahmed A. Elkhobby Shaikha K. Aldukhail Mohammed M. Alqahtani Mohammed S. Aldossary |
| author_facet | Mosa A. Shubayr Anwar S. Alhazmi Mervat M. El Dalatony Eman D. El Desouky Abdulmohsen H. Al-Zalabani Sarah S. Monshi Ahmed A. Elkhobby Shaikha K. Aldukhail Mohammed M. Alqahtani Mohammed S. Aldossary |
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| description | Introduction
The epidemic of tobacco use poses one of the most severe public health
challenges globally, responsible for over 8 million deaths annually according
to the World Health Organization (WHO). This study investigates the factors
associated with tobacco use among Saudi Arabian youth using the Theory of
Planned Behavior (TPB) framework.
Methods
A cross-sectional study used the 2022 Global Youth Tobacco Survey
(GYTS) to assess tobacco use among 5610 Saudi students aged 13–15 years.
The structured, anonymous questionnaire collected demographic data and TPB
constructs (e.g. attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and
intentions) were derived from the validated GYTS questionnaire, with items
grouped and scored to represent each construct. One-way ANOVA, t-tests, and
logistic regression analyses were conducted, with a significance level set at 0.05.
Results
Of the surveyed students, 5610 (80.4%) aged 13–15 years met the inclusion
criteria. Tobacco use was prevalent, with 31.3% having ever used tobacco and
8.78% currently using it. Negative attitudes toward tobacco were inversely
associated with usage (AOR=0.97; 95% CI: 0.970–0.974). Subjective norms,
reflecting perceived social pressure, were positively associated with tobacco use
(AOR=1.17; 95% CI: 1.170–1.176). Perceived behavioral control, indicating the
ease of quitting or avoiding tobacco, was strongly associated with use (AOR=1.87;
95% CI: 1.848–1.888). Stronger behavioral intentions to use tobacco were also
associated with a higher likelihood of use (AOR=1.24; 95% CI: 1.226–1.246).
Conclusions
The high prevalence of tobacco use among Saudi Arabian youth, early
initiation, and significant social influences highlight the need for comprehensive
public health strategies. Targeted education, reduced tobacco accessibility, and
programs to shift social norms and attitudes are essential. Addressing these
factors can help prevent initiation and support cessation efforts among young
people. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-8510d950c68c4d12b0eedc4e73c9a9ce2024-12-31T20:04:00ZengEuropean PublishingTobacco Induced Diseases1617-96252024-12-0122December11210.18332/tid/196678196678Factors associated with tobacco use among Saudi Arabian youth: Application of the Theory of Planned BehaviorMosa A. Shubayr0https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9529-0052Anwar S. Alhazmi1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5469-3226Mervat M. El Dalatony2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2399-439XEman D. El Desouky3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4517-4181Abdulmohsen H. Al-Zalabani4https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4937-6100Sarah S. Monshi5https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2360-8575Ahmed A. Elkhobby6https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7105-3113Shaikha K. Aldukhail7https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9373-545XMohammed M. Alqahtani8https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1656-0881Mohammed S. Aldossary9https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0380-7905Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi ArabiaPublic Health and Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Shibin El Kom, EgyptGeneral Directorate of Research and Studies, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Medina, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Health Administration and Hospitals, College of Public Health and Health Informatics, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, Saudi ArabiaTobacco Control Program, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Respiratory Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaGeneral Directorate of Research and Studies, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaIntroduction The epidemic of tobacco use poses one of the most severe public health challenges globally, responsible for over 8 million deaths annually according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This study investigates the factors associated with tobacco use among Saudi Arabian youth using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) framework. Methods A cross-sectional study used the 2022 Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) to assess tobacco use among 5610 Saudi students aged 13–15 years. The structured, anonymous questionnaire collected demographic data and TPB constructs (e.g. attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and intentions) were derived from the validated GYTS questionnaire, with items grouped and scored to represent each construct. One-way ANOVA, t-tests, and logistic regression analyses were conducted, with a significance level set at 0.05. Results Of the surveyed students, 5610 (80.4%) aged 13–15 years met the inclusion criteria. Tobacco use was prevalent, with 31.3% having ever used tobacco and 8.78% currently using it. Negative attitudes toward tobacco were inversely associated with usage (AOR=0.97; 95% CI: 0.970–0.974). Subjective norms, reflecting perceived social pressure, were positively associated with tobacco use (AOR=1.17; 95% CI: 1.170–1.176). Perceived behavioral control, indicating the ease of quitting or avoiding tobacco, was strongly associated with use (AOR=1.87; 95% CI: 1.848–1.888). Stronger behavioral intentions to use tobacco were also associated with a higher likelihood of use (AOR=1.24; 95% CI: 1.226–1.246). Conclusions The high prevalence of tobacco use among Saudi Arabian youth, early initiation, and significant social influences highlight the need for comprehensive public health strategies. Targeted education, reduced tobacco accessibility, and programs to shift social norms and attitudes are essential. Addressing these factors can help prevent initiation and support cessation efforts among young people.https://www.tobaccoinduceddiseases.org/Factors-associated-with-tobacco-use-among-Saudi-Arabian-youth-Application-of-the,196678,0,2.htmltobacco useglobal youth tobacco surveysaudi arabian youththeory of planned behavior |
| spellingShingle | Mosa A. Shubayr Anwar S. Alhazmi Mervat M. El Dalatony Eman D. El Desouky Abdulmohsen H. Al-Zalabani Sarah S. Monshi Ahmed A. Elkhobby Shaikha K. Aldukhail Mohammed M. Alqahtani Mohammed S. Aldossary Factors associated with tobacco use among Saudi Arabian youth: Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior Tobacco Induced Diseases tobacco use global youth tobacco survey saudi arabian youth theory of planned behavior |
| title | Factors associated with tobacco use among Saudi Arabian youth: Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior |
| title_full | Factors associated with tobacco use among Saudi Arabian youth: Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior |
| title_fullStr | Factors associated with tobacco use among Saudi Arabian youth: Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior |
| title_full_unstemmed | Factors associated with tobacco use among Saudi Arabian youth: Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior |
| title_short | Factors associated with tobacco use among Saudi Arabian youth: Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior |
| title_sort | factors associated with tobacco use among saudi arabian youth application of the theory of planned behavior |
| topic | tobacco use global youth tobacco survey saudi arabian youth theory of planned behavior |
| url | https://www.tobaccoinduceddiseases.org/Factors-associated-with-tobacco-use-among-Saudi-Arabian-youth-Application-of-the,196678,0,2.html |
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