Table 5.
Levels of nicotine dependence among the smoking students, Cairo University, academic year 2014–2015
| Levels of nicotine dependence | Frequency (n = 40) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nicotine dependence | ||
| Very low (0–2) | 14 | 35.0 |
| Low (3–4) | 13 | 32.5 |
| Medium (5) | 4 | 10.0 |
| High (6–7) | 7 | 17.5 |
| Very high (8–10) | 2 | 5.0 |
| Nicotine dependence | ||
| Range, Mean ± SD | 0–9 | 3.5 ± 2.3 |
| Median, IQR | 3.0 (2.0–5.0) | |
NB: The nicotine dependence index was calculated according to the Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence, 2010 [17]. The number between brackets is the interquartile range