Tobacco Consumption Among School Age in Bojonegoro Indonesia: Prevalence and Associated Factors

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10.2991/978-2-38476-571-3_33How to use a DOI?

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Smoking; Child; School; Behavior; Risk Factor

Abstract

Smoking remains one of the top causes of death globally. Indonesia ranks among the countries with the highest smoking rates, particularly among elementary school children. Children living near people who smoke have a well-documented higher risk of smoking initiation. Healthcare professionals should incorporate tobacco-use counseling into pediatric health evaluations to foster a smoke-free environment. This study employed a cross-sectional design utilizing secondary questionnaire data approved by the Bojonegoro District Health Office and analyzed all eligible records of elementary school students in grades 4–6 using a descriptive quantitative approach. An total sampling method with specific inclusion and exclusion criteria was applied to ensure that the data met the study objectives. The findings indicate that smoking behavior among these children is strongly associated with gender (92 out of 546 vs. 0 out of 525; p < 0.01), with smoking risk factors including the presence of smokers at school (15.4%), smoking family members (11.9%), and peer influence (53.8%). In response, a school-based anti-smoking campaign targeting teachers and the educational environment is recommended.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Rizka Nurul Hidayah
AU  - Virna Fidelia Sundoro
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/05/06
TI  - Tobacco Consumption Among School Age in Bojonegoro Indonesia: Prevalence and Associated Factors
BT  - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Studies 2025 (ICOMSI 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 393
EP  - 405
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-571-3_33
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-571-3_33
ID  - Hidayah2026
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