Author/Authors :
Babaeian ، Zahra نويسنده Research Expert, Master’s Degree of psychology, Deputy of Research and Technology, Ministry ofHealth and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran , , Maroufzadeh ، Amir Hooshang نويسنده Research Telecommunication Expert, Master Degree; Deputy of Research Telecommunication Company of Iran, Tehran , , Kamalian ، Mehrnoosh نويسنده Research Expert, Deputy of Research and Technology , Ministry of health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran , , Maroufzadeh ، Mehrdad نويسنده Manager of Guidance School, Ministry of Education, Tehran, Iran , , Kamalian ، Mahshid نويسنده Ministry of health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran ,
Abstract :
Studying ages is the time that the behavioral pathway is emerging. This study aimed to investigate
the prevalence and causes of smoking among students of Tehran Universityʹs dormitories. In this
study sample census was conducted of all students living in dormitories. The data collection tool
was a questionnaire whose reliability and validity had been confirmed. Data were analyzed using
SPSS statistical software, chi-square tests, t tests, and logistic regression analysis. The results
showed that the main reason was smoking a cigarette with friends and between smoking and age,
sex, ethnicity and years of education were significantly associated, but there are no significant
relationships between education and marital status. Also the results showed a low prevalence of
smoking among college students, but are also considered a low prevalence and parents should
supervise younger childrenʹs friend on the rise.
