Knowledge, attitude and behaviour of Malaysian female adolescent smokers

• Main Authors: Nik Mohamed, Mohamad Haniki, Mohamad Noor, Zaswiza, Kaur, Swinder Jit, Abu Bakar, Salehuddin
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Medknow Publications 2010
• Subjects: RS Pharmacy and materia medica
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/36036/1/IndianJournalofCancer_pageS129.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/36036/; http://www.indianjcancer.com/temp/IndianJournalofCancer475109-306988_083138.pdf
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Background: Smoking among Malaysian female 13 to 18 years is 4.8% (NHMS 2, 1996). However, assessment of knowledge and perception regarding smoking in this group is lacking. Objectives: To determine smoking-related knowledge, attitude and behaviour among female adolescent smokers. Methods: 56 fe...