An exploratory study on use of tobacco among adolescent students in selected schools of Moradabad (up) India
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Tobacco, Adolescents, ExploratoryAbstract
Statement: An Exploratory Study on Use of Tobacco Among Adolescent Students in Selected Schools of Moradabad (Up). Objectives: Main Objective- To explore the use of tobacco among adolescent students using semi structured questionnaire. Assumptions: 1) Use of tobacco is more common in adolescents; 2) A high-risk group for tobacco consumption is adolescents; 3) Tobacco consumption in any form has its impact on the general health status of the individuals; 4) Practice of using tobacco and its products is more common in the general population. Methodology: Qualitative Research approach was used for this current study. Research design used was exploratory research design. The study setting was Alam Inter College, Mehlakpur Road, Pakwara, a senior secondary school of Moradabad (UP). The study population for this study was 11th and 12th class school students at Moradabad (UP. Snowball sampling technique (non-probability sampling) was used to obtain the sample. Total 12 students were interviewed using semi structured questionnaires. Result: Exploring adolescent’s awareness of substances and associated harm to health from their uses of tobacco.
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