Department of Public Health, Goba Referral Hospital, Madda Walabu University, Bale Goba, Ethiopia
Research Article
Prevalence of tobacco smoking and associated factors among high students at Misha district , southern Ethiopia
Author(s): Tilahun Ermeko*, Abate Lette, Yonas Lamore and Yohannes Kebede
Background
Globally, tobacco smoking has a great health impact among youths especially in developing countries. There is limited data on the smoking habits of high school students in developing countries. Smoking behavior in high school students is increasing and it has a significant effect on smoking practice of the future generations. The aim of this study was assessed of prevalence of tobacco smoking and associated factors among high school students Misha district, southern Ethiopia.
Objective
The aim of this study was to assess prevalence of tobacco smoking and associated factors among high school students in Misha district southern Ethiopia; moreover, it will furnish important directions for intervention and prevention of smoking among the students in high schools in Misha district.
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