Perceived self-efficacy and intention to quit smoking among Sports Science students in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Science at Sisaket Rajabhat University

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Smoking cessation University students Intention Perceived self-efficacy Cigarettes

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Thanyaporn Pengseesang
Faculty of Liberal Arts and Science, Sisaket Rajabhat University, Sisaket province
Lisa Tei
Faculty of Liberal Arts and Science, Sisaket Rajabhat University, Sisaket province
Khanittha Chimphali
Faculty of Liberal Arts and Science, Sisaket Rajabhat University, Sisaket province

Abstract

This descriptive, cross-sectional study aimed to examine perceived self-efficacy and intention to quit smoking among university students. The population comprised first- to fourth-year Sports Science students at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Sisaket Rajabhat University. A simple random sampling method was used to select 272 participants. Data were collected from June to July 2023 using an online questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, including frequency distribution and percentages, were employed for data analysis.The results showed that the majority of participants were male, aged 18-20 years, with a monthly income below 4,000 baht. Half of the participants had close friends who smoked. The smoking prevalence was 27.21%, with 9.46% of smokers being nicotine-dependent. The main reasons for smoking were stress and curiosity, with most starting between 15 and 18 years old. E-cigarettes were the most popular, used by 37.83% of smokers. A high level of attitude, subjective norms, and perceived self-efficacy towards quitting smoking was reported by 48.65%, 50.00%, and 47.06% of smokers, respectively. Additionally, 36.49% expressed an intention to quit within the next three months. Recommendations include developing stress-reduction activities, educating about smoking effects, implementing stricter           e-cigarette control measures on campus, and promoting peer support groups for smoking cessation.

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Pengseesang, T., Tei, L. ., & Chimphali, K. . (2024). Perceived self-efficacy and intention to quit smoking among Sports Science students in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Science at Sisaket Rajabhat University. Journal of SciTech-ASEAN, 4(2), 14–26. retrieved from https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/STJS/article/view/263563
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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): july - December 2024
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