Table 3:
Adolescents reporting a tobacco habit across sociodemographic variables (n = 27)
| Variables | Categories | Frequency n (%) | Univariate analysis (P value) | Adjusted OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male | 23 (85.18) | <0.001* | 4.29 (1.42–13.4)* |
| Female | 04 (14.82) | 1 | ||
| Age | <16 years | 09 (33.33) | 0.057 | 1 |
| ≥16 years | 18 (66.67) | 5.3 (3.6–9.71)* | ||
| Religion | Hindu | 21 (77.78) | 0.084 | 1 |
| Muslim | 06 (22.22) | 0.545 (0.193–1.54) | ||
| Christian | - | - | ||
| Father’s occupation | Professional | 06 (22.22) | 2.97 | - |
| Skilled | 05 (18.52) | - | ||
| Semi-skilled | 11 (40.74) | - | ||
| Unskilled | 05 (18.52) | - | ||
| Currently staying with | Parents | 24 (88.90) | 0.490 | - |
| Others | 03 (11.10) | - | ||
| Type of family | Nuclear | 18 (66.67) | 0.080 | 3.2 (0.72–12.56) |
| Joint | 09 (33.33) | 1 | ||
| Tobacco habit among any current family members | Yes | 17 (62.96) | <0.001* | 5.07 (2.1–12.21)* |
| No | 10 (37.04) | 1 | ||
| Age at initiation | <14 years | 04 (14.81) | - | - |
| 15–16years | 10 (37.04) | - | - | |
| >16 years | 13 (48.15) | - | - | |
| Reason for initiation | Style | 07 (25.925) | - | - |
| Curiosity and peer pressure | 07 (25.925) | - | - | |
| Media (TV) | 06 (22.221) | - | - | |
| Stress relief | 07 (25.925) | - | - | |
| Frequency | Daily | 11 (40.74) | - | - |
| 1–2 times per week | 06 (22.22) | - | - | |
| 3–4 times per week | 10 (37.04) | - | - | |
| Place of acquisition | Shop | 15 (55.55) | - | - |
| Friends | 10 (37.04) | - | - | |
| Family members | 2 (7.41) | - | - | |
| Alcohol habit | Yes | 20 (74.07) | <0.001 | 6.4 (1.72–22.6) |
| No | 07 (25.93) |
OR = odds ratio; CI = confidence interval;
*
P value <0.05.