Prevalence and risk indicators of smoking among on-reserve First Nations youth

Mark Lemstra; Marla Rogers; Adam Thompson; John Moraros; Raymond Tempier

doi:10.1093/pch/16.10.e71

Prevalence and risk indicators of smoking among on-reserve First Nations youth

Mark Lemstra^*, Marla Rogers, Adam Thompson, John Moraros, Raymond Tempier

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Objective: To determine the current prevalence of smoking among First Nations youth living on reserve within the Saskatoon Tribal Council, and to determine the independent risk indicators associated with smoking among First Nations youth. Methods: Students in grades 5 to 8 attending school within the Saskatoon Tribal Council were asked to complete a youth health survey. Result s: Of 271 eligible students, 204 completed the consent protocol and the school survey, yielding a response rate of 75.3%; 26.5% of youth were defined as current smokers. Regression analysis indicated that older age, not having a happy home life, suicide ideation and having three or more friends who smoke cigarettes were independent risk indicators of smoking in First Nations youth. Discussion: Smoking prevalence among on-reserve First Nations youth is quite high. The identification of four main risk indicators should assist with the design of youth smoking prevention and cessation programs.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	e71-e77
Journal	Paediatrics and Child Health (Canada)
Volume	16
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/pch/16.10.e71
Publication status	Published - Dec 2011
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Adolescents
Minority groups
Risk factors
Tobacco smoking

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Prevalence and risk indicators of smoking among on-reserve First Nations youth

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