Table 3.
Baseline characteristics compared for students who had ever smoked versus those who had never smoked cigarettes.
| Characteristic | Had Smoked | Had Never Smoked | Chi-sq (p) |
|---|---|---|---|
| (n = 290) | (n = 525) | ||
| N (%) | N (%) | ||
| School year Grade 7 Grade 8 |
118 (41%) 172 (59%) |
281 (54%) 244 (46%) |
11.81 (<0.001) |
| School A B (Low SES **) C (USAID) D |
45 (16%) 115 (40%) 54 (19%) 76 (26%) |
68 (13%) 183 (35%) 154 (28%) 120 (23%) |
11.33 (0.01) |
| Asthma Diagnosis No asthma Diagnosed asthma Symptoms only |
204 (70%) 54 (19%) 32 (11%) |
412 (78%) 43 (8%) 70(13%) |
19.50(<0.001) |
| Exposed to smoking ≥1 day/week * | 214 (74%) | 345 (66%) | 5.29 (0.10) |
| Water-pipe use | 209 (72%) | 187 (36%) | 97.90 <0.001) |
* Numbers represent students who only reported at least one family member who is a smoker, students may have reported more than one family member, ** Socioeconomic status.