Youth Smoking, Cigarette Prices, and Anti-Smoking Sentiment

Youth smoking, cigarette prices, and anti-smoking sentiment

Health Economics ◽

10.1002/hec.1293 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 17 (6) ◽

pp. 733-749 ◽

Cited By ~ 79

Author(s):

Philip DeCicca ◽

Donald Kenkel ◽

Alan Mathios ◽

Yoon-Jeong Shin ◽

Jae-Young Lim

Keyword(s):

Youth Smoking ◽

Smoking Cigarette ◽

Cigarette Prices

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Is youth smoking responsive to cigarette prices? Evidence from low- and middle-income countries

Tobacco Control ◽

10.1136/tc.2010.038786 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 20 (6) ◽

pp. 419-424 ◽

Cited By ~ 45

Author(s):

D. Kostova ◽

H. Ross ◽

E. Blecher ◽

S. Markowitz

Keyword(s):

Youth Smoking ◽

Middle Income ◽

Middle Income Countries ◽

Low And Middle Income ◽

Cigarette Prices

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The effect of cigarette prices on youth smoking

Health Economics ◽

10.1002/hec.709 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 217-230 ◽

Cited By ~ 90

Author(s):

Hana Ross ◽

Frank J. Chaloupka

Keyword(s):

Youth Smoking ◽

Cigarette Prices

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A (nearly) global look at the dynamics of youth smoking initiation and cessation: the role of cigarette prices

Applied Economics ◽

10.1080/00036846.2012.736947 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 45 (28) ◽

pp. 3943-3951 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Deliana Kostova

Keyword(s):

Smoking Initiation ◽

Youth Smoking ◽

Cigarette Prices

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Determinants of cigarette/bidi smoking among youth male in rural Mymensingh of Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0244335 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 15 (12) ◽

pp. e0244335

Author(s):

K. M. Mustafizur Rahman ◽

Md. Ismail Tareque

Keyword(s):

Rural Areas ◽

Smoking Status ◽

Survey Study ◽

Primary Data ◽

Youth Smoking ◽

Monthly Income ◽

Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Smoking Cigarette ◽

Univariate Distribution

Background Smoking cigarette/bidi, is a serious health threat, causes preventable premature morbidity and mortality. Higher prevalence of smoking among the youth hampers a country’s development, as the youth are the main drivers of socio-economic development. An effective understanding of factors associated with youth smoking is precious to prevent youth smoking. This study aims to identify the determinants of smoking cigarette/bidi among the youth male of the rural areas of Mymensingh district in Bangladesh. Methods The primary data from the project “Knowledge, awareness and practices among youth smokers in Trishal Upazila under Mymensingh district: A micro-survey study”, funded by the Research and Extension Center, Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University, Bangladesh was utilized in the current study. The data consists of 385 youth males aged 15–24 years who were interviewed face-to-face from the rural areas of Mymensingh district in Bangladesh. Univariate distribution, chi-square tests, and binary logistic regression model were employed to identify the factors associated with smoking cigarette/bidi among the youth male. Results The prevalence of smoking cigarette/bidi among the youth male is 40.3% [95% CI: 35.0%-45.0%]. Age, occupation, monthly income, family’s monthly income, cigarette/bidi smoking status of father, brother and close friends, and knowledge about harmfulness of smoking are revealed as the determinants of cigarette/bidi smoking. For instance, the odds of being smoker increases with the increase in age (Odds ratio [OR]: 1.33 [1.17–1.51]). Business owner is less likely (OR: 0.15 [0.03–0.68]) to smoke than the day labourer. Having smoker fathers (OR: 2.51 [1.39–4.53]), smoker brothers (OR: 2.88 [1.39–5.96]), smoker friends (OR: 9.85 [5.85–1.27]) are significantly associated with smoking cigarette/bidi. Conclusion As the first study, it provides the determinants of cigarette/bidi smoking among youth male of the rural areas of Mymensingh district in Bangladesh. Relevant authorities are suggested to consider the study’s findings and recommendations to revise the existing smoking policies so that smoking among youth can be prevented for future development of the country.

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