From: Prevalence and determinants of adolescent tobacco smoking in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Characteristic | Percentage of smokers | Odds ratio (95% Confidence Interval) |
---|---|---|
Age (years) | ||
11–12 | 2.9 | 1.00 |
13 | 1.8 | 0.7 [0.3, 1.7] |
14 | 2.1 | 0.8 [0.3, 2.1] |
15 | 4.7 | 2.0 [0.9, 4.3] |
16–17 | 4.8 | 2.1 [0.9, 4.6] |
Gender | ||
Female | 1.0 | 1.00 |
Male | 4.5 | 4.6 [2.3, 9.4] |
Parental smoking status | ||
None | 2.5 | 1.00 |
One or both parents smokers | 6.9 | 2.7 [1.3, 5.6] |
Best friend smokers | ||
None | 1.0 | 1.00 |
Some | 9.9 | 11.6 [5.8–23.1] |
Most or all | 30.6 | 42.2 [18.8, 94.6] |
Perception that smoking is harmful | ||
No | 8.1 | 1.00 |
Yes | 2.5 | 0.3 [0.2, 0.5] |