1. Prevalence of smoking among health science students in Vietnam in 2018 and associated factors: A cross-sectional study
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Pham Tien Nam, Pham Thanh Tung, Nguyen Hanh Dung, Duong Hoang An, Bui Dang The Anh, Quan Bich Diep, Kim Bao Giang, Dang Huong Giang, Ngo Thi Thu Hien, Pham Ngoc Hung, Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong, Bui Phuong Linh, Dao Thi Dieu Linh, Nguyen Xuan Long, Hoang Gia Thu, Duong Viet Tuan, Nguyen Huu Tu, and Hoang Van Minh
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Psychology ,BF1-990 - Abstract
Smoking is a global health problem among health science students. The objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence of smoking and to examine associated factors among health science students from five universities in Vietnam. Among 5946 participants (95.0% response rate), the smoking prevalence was 19.2% (95% CI:17.4–21.0%) among male students and 2.9% (95% CI:2.4–3.5%) among female students. In the multivariable regression models, significant factors for smoking were the perceived financial burden, the respondent’s year in university, a non-self-determined motivation profile, self-reported depression and/or anxiety, the level of vigorous physical activity, and alcohol drinking.
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- 2020
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