Nicotine Addiction among Physical and Health Education Pre-Service Teachers

Nicotine addiction is defined as the compulsive need to seek or use a substance despite its harmful effects and negative consequences. This study aims to identify the factors contributing to nicotine addiction, examine its effects, and assess the frequency of nicotine use among Physical and Health Education pre-service teachers at Central University. A quantitative research method was employed, involving the distribution of questionnaires during the pre-test, intervention, and post-test phases. In the first phase, demographic information and pre-test questionnaires were collected. Participants were then given five weeks to watch five educational videos, one per week. The second phase involved distributing post-test questionnaires to assess changes. Data were analyzed using SPSS software. The findings revealed that participants were interested in the educational videos and felt motivated to reduce nicotine intake in their daily lives. There was a significant improvement in the pre-test and post-test results across all three research questions. In summary, this study focused on nicotine addiction among Physical and Health Education pre-service teachers at Central University. Utilising a quantitative approach and educational videos, participants showed increased interest and motivation to quit nicotine intake. The post-test results indicated a significant improvement across all research questions, highlighting the effectiveness of educational interventions in raising awareness and potentially reducing nicotine addiction among the students. This underscores the importance of targeted educational efforts in fostering healthier habits among this population.