Adolescents' perceptions about smokers in Karnataka, India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prevalence of tobacco use among adolescents in India is very high. Despite many epidemiological studies exploring tobacco use among youth, there is no published data on adolescents' perceptions about smokers in Indian society and its implications on tobacco control.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted using a stratified random sampling with probability proportional to school-type (government or private owned). Data was collected using a pretested, self-administered, anonymous questionnaire with a mix of close and open-ended questions from a sample of 1087 students. Chi-square test was used to measure associations. Qualitative data was analysed through inductive coding.

Results

The response rate for the study was 82.5% and the sample population had

SUBMITTER: Bhojani UM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3150267 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature