Attitudes and beliefs about smoking among African-American college students at historically black colleges and universities.

摘要: Smoking rates are lower among African Americans compared to Caucasians, but have higher lung cancer mortality. Guided by the Powe Fatalism Model, this descriptive study reports on attitudes and beliefs predictors of lifetime cigarette smoking behaviors students at historically black colleges universities (HBCUs). Data were collected using Attitudes Beliefs about Perceived Consequences Scale a Demographic Questionnaire. The majority (N = 438) female single. More than 50% reported trying cigarettes in their whole age 15.5 years. Only 7.5% sample smokers. likelihood that student would smoke was 15 times greater if friends smoked almost seven they not members Greek organization other students. Males associated with self-confidence, endorsed emotional benefits influencing factors females. Intervention efforts should focus preventing initiation as well cessation for HBCUs. Campus clubs organizations can play vital role long-term changes these