| dc.description.abstract | Smoking has become the big problem in Indonesia; it can cause many health
problems which will eventually end with death. smoking habit is not only done by
men but also by women, including female students. According to the data of WHO,
22% of women smoke throughout the world of all smokers. There is about 3% of
women smoke in Medan. The objective of the research was to find out some factors
which influence smoking habit in women at UISU (the Islamic University ofSumatera
Utara), Medan.
The research used case control approach. The population was 56 female
students who smoke at UISU, Medan. The samples consisted of 112 respondents: 56
of the belonged to case group and the other 56 belonged to control group. The data
were analyzed by using bivariate analysis with chi square test and multivariate
analysis with multiple logistic regression test, supported by an SPSS software
program.
The results of the bivariate analysis showed there was the influence of self-
image (p = 0.001; OR =39.938), sibling's behavior (p = 0.04; OR = 3.889), peers'
behavior (p = 0.001; OR= 53.267), and advertisements (p = 0:001; OR= 18.333) on
the incidence of smoking in women. The result of Multivariate analysis showed that
there was the influence of self-image (p = 0.001; OR= 18.977) and peers' behavior
(p = 0.001; OR = 33.542) on the incidence of smoking in women. Peers' behavior
was the most dominant factor which influenced the incidence of smoking in women at
OR value of 33.542.
It is recommended that the management of the university apply KTR (No
Smoking Area) and prohibit the canteen in campus to sell cigarettes. Families and
friends should support female students who actvely smoke by reminding, suggesting,
and convincing female smokers. Advertisements and posters about the danger of
smoking should be installed in public places with the sanction imposed on those who
violate it. | en_US |
