The association between smoking and family health with the mediation role of personality among Chinese people: nationwide cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There may be unexplored interactions between family health, personality, and smoking that could help provide new perspectives on tobacco control.

Objective

To examine the relationship between the health of one's family and their smoking habits, as well as investigate the potential influence of personality on this relationship.

Methods

For this cross-sectional investigation, a national survey conducted in China in 2022 recruited a total of 21,916 individuals. The Family Health Scale was utilized to assess the health of the family. The 10-item Big Five Inventory scale was utilized to assess the Big five personality traits. The relationship between big five personality, family health, and smoking were investigated using binary and linear logistic regression. T

SUBMITTER: Chen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10941408 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature