Table 1.
Participants’ demographic characteristics
| Participants Characteristics | Main (N = 34)* N (%) | Other participants (N = 8)** N (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (year) | 13–18 | 8 (23.5) | 0 |
| 19–24 | 13 (38.3) | 2 (25.0) | |
| 25–30 | 13 (38.2) | 1 (12.5) | |
| > 30 | 0 | 5 (62.5) | |
| Educational level | Below diploma | 8 (23.5) | 1 (12.5) |
| Diploma | 4 (11.8) | 2 (25.0) | |
| University | 22 (64.7) | 5 (62.5) | |
| Marital status | Single | 26 (76.5) | 2 (25.0) |
| Married | 6 (17.6) | 6 (75.0) | |
| Divorced/widowed | 2 (5.9) | 0 | |
| Employment status | Employed | 12 (35.3) | 3 (37.5) |
| Unemployed | 22 (64.7) | 5 (62.5) | |
| WTS pattern | Current user | 29 (85.3) | 2 (25.0) |
| Former user | 5 (14.7) | 1 (12.5) | |
| Non-user | 0 | 5 (62.5) | |
| Age at first WTS | 5–10 | 1 (2.9) | 0 |
| 11–20 | 30 (88.3) | 1 (12.5) | |
| 21–30 | 3 (8.8) | 2 (25.0) | |
| Non-user | 0 | 5 (62.5) | |
| Family history of any tobacco use | Yes | 20 (58.8) | 4 (50.0) |
| No | 14 (41.2) | 4 (50.0) | |
*Main participants: adolescent and young adult women aged 13–30 years with a positive history of WTS
**Other participants: Individuals who had experiences related to main participants’ experiences. Other participants included family members, friends, WTS providers, teachers, and smoking control staffs.