Perceptions and Their Implications in Electronic-smoking Prevention Behavior in Adolescents: A Qualitative Study
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Introduction: Electronic cigarettes is another form of smoking behavior. Trends in electronic smoking is increasing. Preventive steps need to be taken to anticipate the spread of electronic cigarettes among adolescents. It is needed approach theoretically examines the factors that can prevent electronic smoking behavior. Perceptions based on the Health Belief Model theory are factors that can be used to predict individual prevention behavior. This aim of this study was to explore adolescent’s perception about perceived risk, perceived barrier and perceived benefit. Methods: This study was descriptive qualitative study. Participant in this research from representative middle and high schools in the city of Yogyakarta, were taken from 4 schools. Semi-structured, individual interviews were conducted with 10 adolescents. Thematic analyses were used to identify themes. Results: In their perceived risk, adolescents convey that there are risks both from health and safety for users. Regarding the perceived barrier, adolescents said that factors from friends sometimes make it difficult for them to prevent them. Adolescents perceived benefit of preventing electronic smoking, including good health and being able to save more. Conclusion: Adolescent believed there are any risks about the dangers of electronic cigarettes. They know the risks they will experience if they do electronic smoking behavior. They also have perceived barrier to prevent them, including from within themselves and the external environment. Adolescents are able to have a good perception of benefit when they prevent electronic smoking. Emphasis on perception points is highly recommended to motivate adolescents to choose healthy behavior.
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