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ArticleInternational journal of health sciences

Comparison and prevalence of smoking among Saudi females from different Departments of the College of Applied Medical Sciences in Dammam.

Khalid Ansari, Faraz Ahmed Farooqi

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Khalid AnsariDepartment of Respiratory Care, College of Applied Medical Science, University of Dammam, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Faraz Ahmed FarooqiDepartment of Academic AffairsCollege of Dentistry, University of Dammam, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThe aim of this study is to estimate the prevalence of smoking and factors associated with smoking habits among female students in all departments of College of Applied Medical Science (CAMS) at the University of Dammam.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted at CAMSs, University of Dammam. Only female students were included from all the departments of CAMS. The modified structured Global Youth Tobacco Survey was used to collect detailed information about smoking habits and factors associated with smoking.

resultsA total of 332 out of 408 female students responded to the questionnaire with a response rate of 81%. The overall prevalence of those who tried smoking was 13.3%. Of those, 0.9% were active smokers. Among departments, Respiratory Care Department has the highest prevalence of smoking (25%;

conclusionThe study results suggest that the prevalence of the current smoking is not significantly high. However, our data of this study suggests that some students tried to smoke in the past which may be considered as a risk factor of becoming regular smokers in the future. The study also reveals that the most common trigger to start smoking is their experience of seeing someone they know is smoking.

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Applied medical science studentsCollege of Applied Medical Sciencefemale smokingSaudi Arabiasmoking prevalence

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PMCPMC5669512

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