UPOTREBA DUVANSKIH PROIZVODA MEĐU ŠKOLSKOM DJECOM UZRASTA OD 11 DO 15 GODINA
USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN AGES 11 TO 15
Author(s): Sanja Vujević, Borka Kotur, Vesna Rudić GrujićSubject(s): Education, Preschool education, Social development, Substance abuse and addiction, Social Norms / Social Control, Pedagogy
Published by: CENTAR MODERNIH ZNANJA
Keywords: smoking; school children; education;
Summary/Abstract: The use of tobacco products carries with it numerous risks and problems and negatively affects the health of adolescents. Due to such influence, there is a need to react and approach the creation of a prevention program. This paper aims to compare data from different studies around the world, clarify the aspects of the use of tobacco products among the adolescent population and provide new insight into this complex problem. The research is a cross-sectional epidemiological study conducted in the period from September 2019 to March 2020 in 67 primary schools in the Republic of Srpska. The sample consists of 2,508 students aged 11 to 15 recruited by random sampling and 43 employees in 43 elementary schools. For the purposes of the research, a questionnaire for students and a questionnaire for the school administration were used, which were prepared for this study, according to the guidelines of the World Health Organization. Out of the total sample, 17.8% of students stated that both parents smoke, 15.5% of students stated that during the school year they had education about the harm of using cigarettes as part of the school program, 28.1% do not remember when they had education about above, 11.9% of students tried cigarettes and 50.3% of students stated that they do not know if there are disciplinary penalties for using cigarettes at school. The results of a survey of school employees showed that 20.9% smoke in the workplace, and 18,6% are not aware of the no-smoking policy. School children and young people represent the most vulnerable category of the population, but at the same time they also represent the greatest biological potential of society. Tobacco consumption is a serious problem in the environment in which they live, and in addition to education, schools also have an educational role, therefore they should provide a healthy, safe and stimulating environment.
Journal: DRUŠTVENE DEVIJACIJE
- Issue Year: VII/2022
- Issue No: 7
- Page Range: 542-553
- Page Count: 12
- Language: Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian