Gender differences in attitudes towards a school-based smoking prevention intervention

Lund, Lisbeth; Lauemøller, Stine Glenstrup; Kjeld, Simone Gad; Andersen, Anette; Bast, Lotus Sofie

doi:10.1177/1403494820953325

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“…More girls than boys reported in this study that regulations about smoking (i.e., not being allowed to smoke by parents and not being allowed to smoke before the age of 18) were important reasons for not smoking. These findings are in line with existing research indicating that girls and young females have more positive attitudes towards smoking regulations-both at the societal and school level as well as at home [8,16].…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 91%

“…Furthermore, research shows that boys are more attracted to smoking cigarettes compared with girls [6,7]. In a recent study, we found that girls have more positive attitudes towards several elements of smoking prevention initiatives (e.g., rules for smoking at school) [8]. Hence, gender differences exist in both smoking uptake and in the adoption of smoking preventive initiatives.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 88%

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Gender and socioeconomic disparities in reasons for not smoking cigarettes among Danish adolescents

2021

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Objective To examine gender and socioeconomic differences in adolescents’ reasons for not smoking cigarettes using self-reported data from Danish 14-year-olds (N = 1,559) collected in 2018. χ2-tests were used to assess whether the proportion of students who rated 12 statements as important reasons for not smoking cigarettes differed according to gender and family occupational social class (OSC). Results More girls than boys stated that thinking the taste of cigarettes is disgusting, not being allowed to smoke by parents, knowing smoking is dangerous, not being allowed to smoke before the age of 18, not wanting to be addicted to smoking, and that smoking makes you smell bad were important reasons for choosing not to smoke cigarettes. More boys than girls reported exercising a lot and having a partner that does not smoke as important reasons for not smoking cigarettes. More students with a high OSC compared with a low OSC stated exercising a lot and that smoking makes you smell bad were important reasons. In conclusion, reasons for not smoking cigarettes differed substantially across gender and less according to socioeconomic position.

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confidence: 91%

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confidence: 88%

Gender and socioeconomic disparities in reasons for not smoking cigarettes among Danish adolescents

2021

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“…More girls than boys reported in this study that regulations about smoking (i.e., not being allowed to smoke by parents and not being allowed to smoke before the age of 18) were important reasons for not smoking. These ndings are in line with existing research indicating that girls and young females have more positive attitudes towards smoking regulations -both at the societal and school level as well as at home (8,16).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 91%

“…In a recent study, we found that girls have more positive attitudes towards several elements of smoking prevention initiatives (e.g., rules for smoking at school) (8). Hence, gender differences exist in both smoking uptake and in the adoption of smoking preventive initiatives.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 85%

Gender and Socioeconomic Disparities in Reasons for Not Smoking Cigarettes Among Danish Adolescents

Kjeld

Lauemøller

Bast

2020

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Objective: To examine gender and socioeconomic differences in adolescents’ reasons for not smoking cigarettes using self-reported data from Danish 14-year-olds (N = 1,559) collected in 2018. χ2-tests were used to assess whether the proportion of students who rated 12 statements as important reasons for not smoking cigarettes differed according to gender and family occupational social class (OSC).Results: More girls than boys stated that thinking the taste of cigarettes is disgusting, not being allowed to smoke by parents, knowing smoking is dangerous, not being allowed to smoke before the age of 18, not wanting to be addicted to smoking, and that smoking makes you smell bad were important reasons for choosing not to smoke cigarettes. More boys than girls reported exercising a lot and having a partner that does not smoke as important reasons for not smoking cigarettes. More students with a high OSC compared with a low OSC stated exercising a lot and that smoking makes you smell bad were important reasons. In conclusion, reasons for not smoking cigarettes differed substantially across gender and less according to socioeconomic position.

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“…In addition, neither of the studies address the adolescents' attitudes toward the concept of signing a contract. In a previously study we addressed gender differences in relation to aspects of the SFA and the results showed that boys and girls seem to relate differently to the SFA which is suggested to re ect that girls, in general, are more positive towards parental involvement then boys (26). This indicates that the SFA appeal differently to adolescents with different characteristics.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 97%

“Nobody complies with it anyway. Well yes, those who do not smoke” – Combining methods for understanding adolescents’ approach to a smoke-free agreement.

Glenstrup

Tjørnhøj‐Thomsen

Andersen

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Background: Non-smoking agreements has shown effective in preventing smoking among adolescents. However, to date, this is the first study to explore: 1) if adolescents who do or do not sign have specific characteristics, 2) adolescents’ attitudes towards signing and committing to these smoke-free agreements (SFA). Methods: This is explored by combining questionnaire and focus group data. The questionnaire data is gathered as part of the evaluation of X:IT study II; a smoking preventive intervention targeting adolescents in 7 th -9 th grade. In this paper data from second follow (8 th grade) up is used. Eight focus groups (N=43) were conducted with the adolescents in 8 th grade at two Danish secondary schools. Inspired by theory integration we draw from resistance theory to combine the results from the methods. Results: The questionnaire data showed that adolescents who were partaking in smoking or smoking-related behavior including current or ever smoked as well as have ever tried hash, snuff or electronic cigarettes to a less degree signed a SFA. Focus group analysis showed that even though the adolescents at the two schools emphasized a lack of attention to the SFA, the lack of attention was ascribed to different approaches to smoking and the SFA. In general, adolescents at one of the schools had no intention of smoking and thus willingly signed and committed. Whereas, adolescents at the other school expressed a greater resistance to signing as well as committing to the SFA. Instead, what seemed important for the adolescents at this school was a desire to act freely and appear with no strains, including possibility to smoke, which the SFA seemingly threated. Conclusion: Although non-smoking agreements, implemented in the school setting, have been effective in decreasing smoking among adolescents in other studies, our results suggest that the SFA may appeal differently to adolescents according to certain characteristics, while getting overall very little attention.

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Gender differences in attitudes towards a school-based smoking prevention intervention

Cited by 9 publications

References 18 publications

Gender and socioeconomic disparities in reasons for not smoking cigarettes among Danish adolescents

Gender and socioeconomic disparities in reasons for not smoking cigarettes among Danish adolescents

Gender and Socioeconomic Disparities in Reasons for Not Smoking Cigarettes Among Danish Adolescents

“Nobody complies with it anyway. Well yes, those who do not smoke” – Combining methods for understanding adolescents’ approach to a smoke-free agreement.

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