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Prevalence of Smoking Habit and Its Associated Factors Among the Students of Public Sector Universities in Karachi

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  • Muhammad Shoaib Shah
  • Syeda Uroos Qazi
  • Afaq Ahmed Siddiqui
  • Azeem Iftikhar
  • Shahana Wahid
  • Khawaja Aoun Muhammad Siddiqui
  • Iqbal Azhar
  • Nausheen Hameed Siddiqui

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Smoking, which accounts for a large portion of preventable deaths worldwide, has a huge negative impact on public health expenditures, reduces lifespans, and reduces daily productivity. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of smoking and its associated factors among students enrolled in public sector universities in Karachi in order to address this urgent issue. Data were gathered using questionnaires that students completed, and they were then rigorously statistically analyzed using the chi-square method and IBM SPSS Statistics 20. The results of this study provide insight into important factors affecting students' smoking habits. Notably, gender was crucial, with significant differences between male and female pupils. Another important component that emerged was age, with smoking prevalence rising sharply as people aged. The survey also found that there were significant correlations between students' smoking habits and those of their siblings and close friends. Additionally, it was discovered that people's religious beliefs have a big impact on their smoking habits. These findings highlight the critical importance of including these aspects in the creation of successful anti-smoking initiatives geared toward college students. The prevalence of smoking among this group can be lowered by using personalized treatments that consider factors including gender, age, peer pressure, and religious attitudes. This will ultimately enhance public health and lower healthcare costs.

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  • Muhammad Shoaib Shah & Syeda Uroos Qazi & Afaq Ahmed Siddiqui & Azeem Iftikhar & Shahana Wahid & Khawaja Aoun Muhammad Siddiqui & Iqbal Azhar & Nausheen Hameed Siddiqui, 2023. "Prevalence of Smoking Habit and Its Associated Factors Among the Students of Public Sector Universities in Karachi," Journal of Education and Social Studies, Science Impact Publishers, vol. 4(3), pages 578-584.
  • Handle: RePEc:adx:jessjr:v:4:y:2023:i:3:p:578-584
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