Factors associated with Tobacco Use among Female Young Adults 18-24 Years

Abstract

This study examines the psychosocial determinants of smoking among young females
(18-24 years). This research was a cross-sectional study and data were collect during July to
September 2015. The sample was extracted globally using an Internet-based Lime survey of
544 smokers. The data were analyzed using binary and multiple logistic regression. The
prevalence of smokers was significantly higher than non-smokers (58%>42%). Seven psychosocial
determinants showed high significance as predictors that influence smokers. Participants
whose mother smoked and had a favorable attitude toward smoking were eight times more
prone to be smokers themselves. Participants whose best friend smoked were twelve times
more likely to be smokers and those who considered smoking to be cool were nine times
more likely to be smokers. The results of this study clearly that mother smoker and best
friend smokes influence of smoking among women in early adulthood between the ages of
18-24 years. There need to be more specifically intervention to prevent smoking behavior
among women in early adulthood between the ages of 18-24 who had a mother and a
close friend smokers.