Smoking Behavior Among College Students: A Survey

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dc.contributor.advisorSymm, Barbalee
dc.contributor.authorHoerster, Valerie
dc.contributor.departmentHealth, Human Performance and Recreation.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2012-04-30T14:39:14Z
dc.date.available2012-04-30T14:39:14Z
dc.date.copyright2012-04-26
dc.date.issued2012-04-30
dc.description.abstractDespite reductions in rates of tobacco use in recent years, smoking remains an important public health concern. Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of death in the United States, and regular smoking is usually established in early adulthood. Previous research shows that factors including risk perception, peer behavior, and participation in other risky behaviors correlate significantly with college students’ smoking. This study aimed to describe cigarette-smoking behavior among undergraduate students at Baylor University by issuing an online survey via email. Current cigarette smokers were defined as having smoked ≥100 cigarettes during their lifetime and now smoke every day or some days; 5.3% of Baylor undergraduates were current smokers. Survey questions examined basic demographics and smoking history, student perception of smoking-related health risks, and use of other tobacco products. Relationships between smoking, peer smoking, alcohol consumption practices, and stress level were analyzed and compared, where possible, with national data.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2104/8332
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.rightsBaylor University projects are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact libraryquestions@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.en_US
dc.rights.accessrightsWorldwide accessen_US
dc.subjectSmokingen_US
dc.titleSmoking Behavior Among College Students: A Surveyen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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