Effects of household socialization on youth susceptibility to smoke: differences between youth age groups and trends over time

Am J Public Health. 2013 Jul;103(7):e39-42. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2013.301344. Epub 2013 May 16.

Abstract

A Canadian biennial youth survey facilitated repeating investigation of susceptibility to smoke and household socialization. We operationalized susceptibility to smoke by 3 levels on the basis of intention and behavior. Variables consistently predicting greater susceptibility across time and age groups were sibling smoking, household restrictions, and vehicle smoke exposure. Gender was predictive among older youths. Household restrictions and emerging legislation to ban smoking in vehicles with youth passengers provide protection against secondhand smoke exposure and sustained resolve to remain smoke-free.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Age Factors
  • Automobiles
  • Canada / epidemiology
  • Child
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Disease Susceptibility
  • Family Characteristics*
  • Female
  • Health Surveys
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Parents
  • Sex Factors
  • Siblings
  • Smoking / psychology*
  • Socialization*
  • Time Factors
  • Tobacco Smoke Pollution / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Tobacco Smoke Pollution / prevention & control

Substances

  • Tobacco Smoke Pollution