Prevalence and Sociobehavioral Correlates of Tobacco Use among Hispanic Children: The Tobacco Resistance Activity Program.

Morris, G. S. Don; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ475165

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Publication Date: 1993

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Prevalence and Sociobehavioral Correlates of Tobacco Use among Hispanic Children: The Tobacco Resistance Activity Program.

Morris, G. S. Don; And Others

Journal of School Health, v63 n9 p391-96 Nov 1993

Low-income Hispanic elementary students were surveyed to determine tobacco use patterns and sociobehavioral correlates. Tobacco experimentation rates increased by age, with boys more prone to starting than girls. Being offered cigarettes was the strongest environmental indicator of tobacco use, followed by having adult smokers at home, and having smoking friends. (SM)

Descriptors: Child Health, Disadvantaged Environment, Elementary School Students, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Health Behavior, Hispanic Americans, Intermediate Grades, Knowledge Level, Sex Differences, Smoking, Social Influences, Socioeconomic Background, Student Behavior

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: California

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