Table 2.
Bivariate analysis of current tobacco use in the students
| Characteristics of students (n = 250) | Tobacco users (72) | Non-tobacco-users (178) | χ2-value, P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Religion | |||
| Hindus (234) | 70 (29.9%) | 164 (70.1%) | 1.45, P < 0.229 |
| Muslims (16) | 2 (12.5%) | 14 (87.5%) | |
| Current place of residence | |||
| Hostellers (214) | 68 (21.8%) | 146 (68.2%) | 5.449, P < 0.019* |
| Day scholars (36) | 4 (11.1%) | 32 (88.9%) | |
| Practice among family members | |||
| Family users (123) | 60 (48.8%) | 63 (51.2%) | 45.24, P < 0.00* |
| No family users (127) | 12 (9.4%) | 115 (90.6%) | |
| Family background | |||
| Rural (83) | 25 (30.1%) | 58 (69.9%) | 0.03, P < 0.86 |
| Urban (167) | 47 (28.1%) | 120 (71.9%) |
*
P < 0.05 statistically significant