Prevalence of Use and Knowledge about Tobacco Products and Their Harmful Effects among University Students in Southern Croatia

Istenic, Dora; Gavić, Lidia; Tadin, Antonija

doi:10.3390/healthcare11050771

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“…However, the present study did not find a significant association between the level of knowledge about the adverse effects of active smoking and opinions that passive smoking from traditional cigarettes is more harmful buccally than passive smoking from HTPs. In a survey conducted by Istenic et al 17 , it was found that most respondents had good knowledge about the adverse health effects of smoking. In our study, 76.6% recognized oral cancer risks, 91.7% identified harm during pregnancy, and 93% the link between smoking and teeth issues.…”

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Perceptions of the Oral Health Risks of Passive Smoking from cigarettes, Electronic Cigarettes, and Heated Tobacco Products.

Ludovichetti,

Zuccon,

Di Fiore

et al. 2024

Tob. Induc. Dis.

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INTRODUCTION Tobacco smoke is a major health risk factor for smokers but also for non-smokers due to passive smoking. These risks come from conventional cigarette smoke but also from aerosol produced by electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products (HTPs). The aim of this study was to investigate population knowledge about the adverse effects of passive smoking from traditional cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, and HTPs. METHODS Between February and October 2023, 504 subjects among the general population responded to a questionnaire with 8 questions in Italian, via a link to the Google Forms platform. The questions related to the oral health effects of active and passive smoking. Descriptive analyses of all variables in the questionnaire were performed, and statistical analyses between variables were carried out using the chi-squared test and Fisher's exact test. RESULTS A large subset of individuals interviewed stated that active smoking is harmful to health and consider active smoking more damaging compared with passive smoking (86.3%). The majority believed that passive smoking of cigarettes is more harmful to oral health than passive smoking of HTPs (79.4%) or electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) (84.9%). CONCLUSIONS Results suggest that most people in this study had good knowledge about the adverse effects of active or passive smoking on health; however, knowledge regarding e-cigarettes and HTPs was poor and confused. These results reveal the complexity of perceptions regarding different types of smoking and the need for further research to fully understand the risks associated with each type of passive smoking.

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Perceptions of the Oral Health Risks of Passive Smoking from cigarettes, Electronic Cigarettes, and Heated Tobacco Products.

Ludovichetti,

Zuccon,

Di Fiore

et al. 2024

Tob. Induc. Dis.

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“…Another challenge for the protection of public health of the whole society, and in particular among young people, is the prevention of tobacco smoking [11]. University students are at high risk of engaging in risky behaviors such as smoking and using illicit substances [10].…”

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Eating-Related Health Behaviors and Body Perception: a Study of Young Adults in Poland

PLATTA,

MIKULEC,

RUSZKOWSKA

et al. 2023

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Background. The time of studies and the change in the social environment resulting from taking up education at a university is a time of complex experiences for young people, during which they encounter factors that predispose them to change their eating habits and to increased susceptibility to mental disor ders. The lifestyle of university students who aim to shape their health behaviors in their new environment is mediated by a multitude of factors. Therefore, in the present study, we seek to identify health behaviors (eating behaviors, the use of stimulants and addictive substances - tobacco) in terms of self-perception of an appearance among students at selected higher education institutions in Poland. This empirical study was conducted using a custom-designed questionnaire with an indirect interview technique via a web based platform (CAWI) in the period from 1 February to 31 March 2023. The study covered 805 respond ents, of which 461 were women and 344 men. Results and conclusions. It has been shown that a high level of satisfaction with body parts and nor mal body weight are factors influencing the self-assessment of the quality of life, health and nutrition among young adults. An interesting phenomenon that has been observed is the influence of the level of satisfaction with body parts on the frequency of eating and preparing meals. In addition, all young people unequivocally believed that one’s appearance is important in the life of a modern person. In their opinion, it plays a particularly important role in finding a well-paid job and a life partner. The results contribute to an understanding of potential pathways of healthy eating development, thereby highlighting possible intervention targets.

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The Influence of Monochromatic Illustrations on the Attention to Public Health Messages: An Eye-Tracking Study

Milošević,

Kovačević,

Brozović

2024

Applied Sciences

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Past research suggests that images can be a useful tool in attracting people’s attention and improving public health communication. This is especially important for the effective transmission of health-related messages to the youth, who should be warned about risks of alcohol and tobacco use. This study explores the application of eye-tracking methodology to investigate the influence of monochromatic illustrations on youths’ visual attention to digital ads, with a particular emphasis on those presenting harmful effects of alcohol and tobacco consumption. Four digital ads were designed for the purpose of the experiment. Two ad topics (alcohol versus tobacco) and two ad contents (text-only versus text with a monochromatic illustration) were used as variables in the digital ad design. Analyses of eye fixations and viewing time revealed that more students noticed the digital ads with the illustration than the text-only ads. Furthermore, we found that the ads with illustrations had a longer viewing time and a higher number of fixations, regardless of the ad topic. The findings highlight the effectiveness of eye-tracking technology in examining the role of illustrations in digital ads, focusing on a better perception of addiction prevention campaigns whose message is targeted primarily toward young people.

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Prevalence of Use and Knowledge about Tobacco Products and Their Harmful Effects among University Students in Southern Croatia

Cited by 4 publications

References 37 publications

Perceptions of the Oral Health Risks of Passive Smoking from cigarettes, Electronic Cigarettes, and Heated Tobacco Products.

Perceptions of the Oral Health Risks of Passive Smoking from cigarettes, Electronic Cigarettes, and Heated Tobacco Products.

Eating-Related Health Behaviors and Body Perception: a Study of Young Adults in Poland

The Influence of Monochromatic Illustrations on the Attention to Public Health Messages: An Eye-Tracking Study

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