Determinants and Prevalence of Smoking among Young Male Patients attending at OPD in Selected Hospital

Key Points

• The study aims to identify the determinants and prevalence of smoking among young male patients attending an outpatient department.
• Cross-sectional design utilized
• Data collected from young male patients at selected outpatient department of a hospital
• Questionnaires administered to assess smoking habits and related determinants
• Higher prevalence of smoking observed among young males, with significant correlations to socio-economic status
• Determinants identified include peer influence and stress levels, affecting smoking behavior