Religious affiliation, religiosity and health behaviors among high school students in Jakarta, Indonesia

Nurmansyah, Mochamad Iqbal; Jannah, Miftahul; Rachmawati, Emma; Maisya, Iram Barida

doi:10.11591/ijphs.v9i3.20493

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Association between teachers’ outdoor smoking attitude and smoking initiation among in-school adolescents in Albania: A cross-sectional study

Appiah,

Fenteng,

Bediako

et al. 2024

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Background The initiation of smoking during adolescence is a critical public health issue with long-term implications for non-communicable diseases. Smoking rates among youth remain high despite efforts to implement tobacco control policies. This study examines the potential influence of teachers' outdoor smoking attitudes on the smoking behaviors of in-school adolescents. Methods We analyzed cross-sectional data from the 2020 Albania Global Youth Tobacco Survey. The study sample comprised 4,042 school-going adolescents aged 13–15, selected through a two-stage sampling methodology. The key outcome and explanatory variables were “smoking initiation among in-school adolescents” and "teachers' outdoor smoking attitude in school" respectively whilst 16 covariates were controlled. At 95% confidence interval and 5% alpha level, logistic regression models were performed to explore associations between the main explanatory variable and adolescent smoking initiation, and outputs reported in odds ratio. Results Out of 4,042 participants, 20% of the adolescents had initiated smoking. The study found an association between teachers’ outdoor smoking and smoking initiation among in-school adolescents. In-school adolescents exposed to teachers' outdoor smoking behavouir had a higher likelihood of smoking than their colleagues who were not exposed [AOR = 1.28, CI = 1.05–1.56]. Receiving pocket money per week [AOR = 1.40, CI = 1.01–1.96], finding it easy to buy cigarettes [AOR = 3.46, CI = 2.73–4.39], having a close friend who smokes [AOR = 2.58, CI = 2.11–3.17], and unaware that smoking at public places is prohibited [AOR = 1.61, CI = 1.32–1.95] predicted smoking initiation among in-school adolescents in Albania. Conclusions The study underscores the significant impact of teachers' smoking attitudes in school settings on the smoking behaviors of in-school adolescents in Albania. Promoting smoke-free school campuses and increasing awareness of smoking's harmful effects are crucial steps in mitigating smoking initiation among adolescents. The government through the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth of Albania should enforce stringent policies against smoking in schools, emphasizing the role of teachers and school staff as role models in fostering a healthy, smoke-free environment for students.

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Association between teachers’ outdoor smoking attitude and smoking initiation among in-school adolescents in Albania: A cross-sectional study

Appiah,

Fenteng,

Bediako

et al. 2024

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Relationship between peer group support with foot care behavior among diabetes mellitus patients: an observational study

Suyanto,

Sukartini,

Efendi

et al. 2024

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Peer group support plays a crucial role in enhancing diabetic foot care. However, diabetic patients often exhibit suboptimal foot care behavior due to a lack of support. This study aimed to explore the correlation between peer group support and foot care practices in individuals with diabetes mellitus. Employing a cross-sectional design, the research focused on diabetes mellitus patients aged 40-55 years, and those with less than five years of diabetes history. A purposive sampling technique was utilized to select 64 participants. The research variables encompassed demographic factors, peer group dynamics, and diabetic foot care behavior. These were assessed through a modified questionnaire, verified for validity and reliability. Data analysis involved descriptive analysis and chi-square analysis. The findings revealed a prevalence of 79.7% for inadequate peer group support and 20.3% for robust support. In terms of diabetic foot care behavior, 56.3% exhibited poor practices, while only 17.2% demonstrated good foot care behavior. All variables displayed significance concerning the dependent variable, with a p-value < 0.003. This underscores the positive impact of peer group support on improving foot care behavior in diabetes mellitus patients. This study highlights the need for further research to delve into the effects of educational interventions and family involvement in enhancing diabetic foot care behavior.

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Religious affiliation, religiosity and health behaviors among high school students in Jakarta, Indonesia

Cited by 2 publications

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Association between teachers’ outdoor smoking attitude and smoking initiation among in-school adolescents in Albania: A cross-sectional study

Association between teachers’ outdoor smoking attitude and smoking initiation among in-school adolescents in Albania: A cross-sectional study

Relationship between peer group support with foot care behavior among diabetes mellitus patients: an observational study

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