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September 10, 2025

Lack of Smoking Knowledge and Behavior among Adolescents during COVID-19 Pandemic in Rural Areas

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PPPurwanta PurwantaYKYustina Tyas KurniawatiRFRizka Nurul Falaah

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Overview

Cross-sectional study on smoking behavior reveals knowledge gaps in adolescents, highlighting urgent intervention needs.

Key Points

  • Adolescents in rural Indonesia began smoking at a young age, with many lacking crucial smoking knowledge.
  • Significant relationships were found between counseling and improved knowledge about the risks associated with smoking.
  • Over 50% of surveyed adolescents expressed intentions to decrease smoking behaviors while at home during the pandemic.
  • Targeted interventions in schools are essential for nurturing better smoking knowledge and behavior among adolescents.

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Purwanta et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23cf6b210217d6478b35ehttps://doi.org/10.58723/jnmi.v1i1.6
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