Social Influence and Smoking Habit in Adolescent
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Material and Method: The sample of the study consisted of high school students aged 13-18 years old, from two cities of central Greece (LamiaLarisa). Data were collected during the period 01/10/2011-25/02/2012. The questionnaire includes questions on the demographic data of participants and their smoking habits as well as 20 questions relating to social influence, as expressed through and shaped by the social environment and the media.
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