Kobra Gholami Kiaee, Beheshteh Tabarsy, Mohammad Zare

Abstract

Introduction: One of the most important ways to prevent smoking is to make various groups of people, especially students aware of the risks and disadvantages of smoking. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of problem solving skills and impulse control on the knowledge and attitude of students towards smoking in male high schools in Bandar Abbas City. Materials and methodology: This was a quasi-experimental research with pre-test/post-test design. The study population consisted of first and second grade male high school students in Bandar Abbas. The sample size was determined 52 subjects, who were divided into two groups (each group = 26). The questionnaires were distributed before the intervention using cluster sampling and educational sessions were then held. Finally, the questionnaires were redistributed among the students. For data analysis, univariate and multivariate analysis of covariance tests were used and data were analyzed through SPSS, version 19, software. Findings: According to the findings, about 53.8% of the students had the courage to say no to undesirable demands and 69.2% had belief about the harmfulness of smoking. The prevalence of smoking among the family members of students and friends was (53.8%) and (51.9%), respectively.  The mean score of knowledge about smoking was 8.07% before the intervention. After the intervention, the mean score was increased to 13.34% (p <0.01). There was a significant difference in the attitude toward smoking in students before and after the intervention (p <0.01). Conclusion: Training Problem solving skills and impulse control could improve students` awareness and create a negative attitude toward smoking.