Insights into Smoking Behaviors among University Students in Jordan: A Narrative Review

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Narrative review explores smoking habits and attitudes in Jordanian university students, highlighting public health implications.

Smoking behavior varies among Jordanian university students, with some smoking up to 40 cigarettes daily or using waterpipes for 30-90 minutes.
Knowledge of smoking risks is inconsistent, with older age groups and medical majors showing better awareness of health impacts.
Targeted public health interventions like smoking cessation campaigns are crucial for reducing smoking prevalence in this population.
Further studies are needed to analyze changes in smoking patterns and the effects of social norms on smoking behavior.

Laila Al Afnan (2025) studied this question.

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