This review addresses peer group influences on adolescent smoking with a particular focus
on recently published longitudinal studies that have investigated the topic. Specifically, we …

Although the influence of peers on adolescent smoking should vary depending on social
dynamics, there is a lack of understanding of which elements are most crucial and how this …

Background: Tobacco-related heath inequalities are a major public health concern, with
smoking being more prevalent among lower socioeconomic groups. The aim of this study is …

Reducing tobacco use among adolescents in China represents a significant challenge for
global tobacco control. Existing behavioral theories developed in the West—such as the …

Background Behavioral intentions (motivational factors), attitudes, subjective norm (social
pressures), and perceived behavioral control promote or discourage smoking behavior …

Introduction China has the largest youth population in the world. To better implement the
Smoke-free School Initiative, this study aims to examine the protective and risk factors for …

Introduction This study investigated the associations between the variables of the theory of
planned behavior (TPB), influence of significant others, and smoking intentions and …

Rates of tobacco use among adolescents in China and other lower and middle-income
countries remain high despite notable prevention and intervention programs. One reason for …

Background Tobacco use is one of the greatest public health problems worldwide and the
hazards of cigarette smoking to public health call for better recognition of cigarette smoking …

The China Tobacco Control Media Campaign on Sina Weibo is novel in the context of
smoking prevention and cessation in China and has not to date been evaluated. This study …