An Overview of Smoking Cessation Intention in Adolescent in Sumberan Village, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta

Abstract

Background: Smoking prevalence, morbidity, and mortality rates are increasing, particularly among adolescents in the Sumberan Region. This behavior can lead to health problems and negatively impact adolescents' quality of life. Achieving a good quality of life from a young age is crucial for avoiding long-term health issues. The Youth Organization survey in the Sumberan Sleman Region shows a common incidence of smoking among adolescents, raising concerns for researchers. This study aims to describe the intention to quit smoking among adolescents in Karang Taruna Sumberan Sleman.

Method: This quasi-experimental study was conducted in Karang Taruna Sumberan Village, Sleman, Yogyakarta, involving 30 adolescent boys who smoke. Application of inclusion criteria: age 12- 25 years, smokers, and willing to be respondents. Exclusion criteria, namely: adolescents who are sick and not willing. Informants were health promotion officers and youth leaders. Data were collected using an intention questionnaire, which assesses willingness, readiness, and time to quit smoking. This study used a questionnaire to collect information on readiness and timing to quit smoking.

Results: Descriptive (43.3%) did not increase adolescents' intention to quit smoking, on average adolescents chose to prepare themselves in the process of quitting smoking (56.7%) rather than taking actions that are far from caring.

Conclusion: Health intervention is more effective in encouraging smoking cessation than increasing knowledge and attitudes of adolescents in Karang Taruna Desa Sumberan, Sleman, Yogyakarta

Keywords: Adolescent; Behaviour; Intention; Quit Smoking