Table 3.
Comparison of participation in tobacco promotional activities between smokers and non-smokers (N, %).
| Event | Smokers | Non-Smokers | Statistical Test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Past tobacco promotional activities | |||
| I have ever exchanged a cigarette case for a ticket for an entertainment event. | 12 (14.1) | 14 (4.6) | χ2 = 9.6370, p = 0.0019 |
| I have ever exchanged a cigarette case for a prize or on-sale goods. | 8 (9.4) | 9 (3.0) | Fisher exact test, p = 0.0164 |
| I have ever participated in an activity sponsored by a cigarette company. | 8 (9.4) | 11 (3.6) | Fisher exact test, p = 0.0425 |
| I have ever received free cigarettes during promotional activities. | 13 (15.3) | 17 (5.6) | χ2 = 8.7852, p = 0.0030 |
| Sources of tobacco advertising in the mass media | |||
| Billboard | |||
| Yes | 41 (48.2) | 186 (61.2) | χ2 = 4.5832, p = 0.0323 |
| Newspaper | |||
| Yes | 29 (34.1) | 140 (46.1) | χ2 = 3.8510, p = 0.0497 |
| TV | |||
| Yes | 35 (41.2) | 175 (57.6) | χ2 = 7.1828, p = 0.0074 |
| Radio | |||
| Yes | 20 (23.5) | 84 (27.6) | χ2 = 0.5707, p = 0.4500 |
| Public transport | |||
| Yes | 29 (34.1) | 130 (42.8) | χ2 = 2.0545, p = 0.1518 |
| Poster | |||
| Yes | 25 (29.4) | 100 (32.9) | χ2 = 0.3695, p = 0.5433 |
| Goods | |||
| Yes | 41 (48.2) | 174 (57.2) | χ2 = 2.2692, p = 0.1320 |