The factors that influence the teenage cigarette consumption and its degree of dependency

Abstract

Objective: To identify factors that influence adolescent cigarette consumption and the level of dependence on them. Method: We conducted a quantitative technique using two questionnaires, with closed questions, and 261 adolescents were interviewed. Results: It was found that 37% of teenagers have already tried cigarettes, and 25% of them are regular users; in addition, 75% of the teenagers that have tried smoking and 64% of adolescents who consume cigarettes work, or have worked for help their family, 71% of teenagers that have tried smoking and 80% of adolescents who are smokers have, in their home, a person who smokes or has smoked. Conclusion: The study identified that the factors that influence the level of cigarette dependence in adolescent remain according to previous literatures.