Abstract

Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) is a source of preventable diseases. Currently, 3.1 million adolescents smoke cigarettes. Despite the prevalence of smoking in young people and the health consequences of ETS, research has not adequately addressed the avoidance of ETS. This study identified and described factors which influence the avoidance of ETS in young adults. Pender's Health Promotion Model provided the research framework. Predictor variables included demographic characteristics, biological characteristics, situational factors, self-efficacy, control of health, and health promotion behaviors.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 9633458; ProQuest document ID: 304238890. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Angela M. Martinelli, PhD, RN

Sigma Membership

Tau Theta

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Descriptive/Correlational

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Second-hand Smoke, Adolescent Health, Community Health

Advisor

Lois M. Hoskins

Degree

Doctoral-Other

Degree Grantor

The Catholic University of America

Degree Year

1996

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2020-07-16

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