The relationship between living with parents and alcohol consumption and smoking behaviors among adolescents in a district in rural Thailand
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adolescents, alcohol consumption, tobacco smoking, living with parentsAbstract
Alcohol consumption and smoking are considered negative health behaviors. Adolescence is a period marked by the initiation of these behaviors, with a clear increasing trend that can lead to illness. The causal factors for alcohol consumption and smoking are diverse, including residential factors. This cross-sectional analytical study aims to analyze and determine the relationship between alcohol consumption and smoking behaviors among adolescents living with parents versus those not living with parents in a rural district of Thailand. The sample consisted of 370 randomly selected adolescents aged 15-18 years. Data collection instruments included questionnaires on general personal characteristics, living arrangements with family members, and alcohol consumption and smoking behaviors. Data were collected in March 2024 and analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests. Results indicated that the sample was equally distributed between males and females. It was found that 71.4% of participants lived with their parents, while 28.6% did not. Adolescents who did not live with their parents demonstrated significantly higher rates of alcohol consumption and smoking compared to those living with parents. Specifically, among adolescents not living with parents, 78.3% consumed alcohol and 38.7% smoked, whereas among youth living with parents, 62.5% consumed alcohol and 21.6% smoked. Correlation analysis revealed a statistically significant relationship between alcohol consumption and smoking behaviors and living arrangements with parents|(p<0.05). In conclusion, adolescents not living with their parents exhibited higher rates of alcohol consumption and smoking compared to those living with parents. Therefore, preventive activities and surveillance measures should be implemented for adolescents not living with parents to prevent and reduce causes of diseases and health risks arising from alcohol consumption and smoking behaviors in this vulnerable population.
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