Adolescents' beliefs, attitudes and social norms with regard to smoking and sports: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this study is to explore the beliefs, attitudes and social norms of Dutch adolescents with regard to smoking and sports. In addition, we examine whether there are differences between adolescents at sports clubs with versus without an outdoor smoke-free policy (SFP).

Design

Qualitative design in the form of focus group interviews.

Setting

Focus group interviews (n=27) were conducted at 16 sports clubs in the Netherlands. Soccer, tennis, field hockey and korfball clubs were included. Focus group discussions were transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically using MAXQDA.

Participants

180 adolescents aged 13-18 years old were included in the study. All participants signed an informed consent form. For participants younger than 16 years, pare

SUBMITTER: Olsen IG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8381324 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature