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A E Nolte

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PubMed1984

Health risk attitudes, beliefs and behaviors of students grades 7-12.

The purpose of this study was to identify trends for youths grades seven to 12 with respect to their attitudes, beliefs and behaviors related to smoking and weight. The results of this study indicate that the majority of students believe smoking is a real health problem. However, the strength of this belief decreases with age. The majority of students agree that smoking does not help people relax, however, the strength of this belief also decreases with age. The majority of students also agree that smoking is not socially okay and again the strength of this belief decreases with age. Another interesting finding, differing from the trends previously mentioned, is that of asking permission before smoking. It was consistent that about 75% of students at all grade levels believed that they would ask permission before smoking around others. Another finding consistently supported across the grades more than 80% believed that a separate area should be provided for those who want to smoke in buildings where smoking is permitted. Youths report a significant decline in the percent of their peers that do not smoke as grade level increases. The decline is from 76% at the seventh grade to 39% at the 12th. While students at each grade level report that approximately one-third of their mothers and 43% of their fathers smoke they also indicate that 16% of their fathers and 10% of their mothers have given up the smoking habit. Youths also consistently report that their parents would be upset if they were to smoke.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

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PubMed1983

The relationship between health risk attitudes and behaviors and parental presence.

The purpose of this study was to assess whether an association exists between a student's attitudes and behaviors about selected health risks, such as weight and smoking behavior, and the presence or absence of one or both parents. Data were collected from 5,411 central Illinois school-age youth in grades 7-12. Physical measurements were taken on all students. Also, a variety of attitudinal, behavioral and behavioral intention questions relative to risk factors including smoking and weight were developed. Comparisons for these areas were made between students identified as having both parents versus those having none or one parent. The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package of the Social Sciences (SPSS). Both a descriptive and chi-square statistical analysis were utilized. Results indicated that students with none or one parent report significantly higher health risk behaviors than students with both parents. Students with none or one parent reported being more overweight and having a significantly higher smoking rate. The students also reported significantly greater unfavorable attitudes about smoking and weight. While these findings do not imply a cause and effect relationship, it does appear that the students missing one or both parents are at much higher risk than students with both parents. This knowledge can be useful to those involved in intervention efforts. Identifying students at risk allows educators to focus their efforts on such groups. Further implications of the specific findings of this study are discussed.

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PubMed1983

The relative importance of parental attitudes and behavior upon youth smoking behavior.

The purpose of the study was to assess the relative importance of parental attitudes about smoking and parental smoking behavior as factors associated with youth smoking behavior. Knowledge of the relative importance of each variable could enhance antismoking educational efforts. Data were collected from 5,409 central Illinois school-age youth in grades 7-12. Data were analyzed by sex. A variety of attitudinal, behavioral and behavior intention questions relative to risk factors, including smoking, were developed. Specific questions about parental attitudes, parental behavior, and the youth's smoking behavior were included. Descriptive and chi-square statistical analyses were utilized. Results indicate that both factors are significantly associated with youth smoking behavior. However, it appears that parental attitudes may exert a more significant impact than parental behavior. Whereas parental behavior seems to be associated with a doubling of the youth smoking rate, it appears that parental attitude is associated with an approximately fourfold increase. These results need to be interpreted within the larger context that a number of variables, and not just smoking attitudes and parental behavior have been found to be associated with youth smoking behavior. However, within this overall context it appears that parental attitude toward youth smoking is a more significant factor associated with youth smoking behavior than parental behavior. As such, those involved with youth antismoking educational efforts may find it helpful to include this factor.

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