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PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF TOBACCO SMOKING ON HEALTH BY SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN UYO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

ABSTRACT

Tobacco smoking is the cause of premature morbidity and mortality worldwide. The rate of smoking is increasing. This study was to determine how senior secondary II students in Uyo Local Government Area perceived the effects of tobacco smoking on health. Three research questions and one hypothesis were formulated. A survey research design was adopted, stratified proportionate sampling technique was used to select 319 senior secondary II students from 5 out of 13 public schools that were randomly selected. A well validated questionnaire with reliability index of .88 was designed and administered. Percentage was used to analyse research questions. Chi square was used to test the hypothesis at .05 level of significance. Hypothesis was rejected based on findings. Appropriate recommendations made.

Keywords: Perceived Effects, Tobacco Smoking, Health, Secondary School Students and Uyo Local Government Area

Ekpa, IdionoIfreke, Ph.D. And Dr. (Mrs.) Felicia S. Ekpu

SHARED SEASONED INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TOPICAL ISSUES VOL.12 NO.2