Predictors of cigarette smoking among adolescents in rural Zambia: results from a cross sectional study from Chongwe district

Abstract

Introduction: Cigarette smoking is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. There are limited data on the prevalence of and factors associated with smoking among in-school adolescents in developing countries. Objectives: To estimate prevalence of those who have smoked cigarettes and to identify associated socio-demographic factors among adolescents in Chongwe district, Lusaka Province, Zambia.