| Title: | Cross-sectional personal network analysis of adult smoking in rural areas |
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| Authors: | ID Mihǎilǎ, Bianca-Elena (Author)
ID Hâncean, Marian-Gabriel (Author)
ID Perc, Matjaž (Author)
ID Lerner, Jürgen (Author)
ID Oană, Iulian (Author)
ID Geanta, Marius (Author)
ID Molina González, José Luis (Author)
ID Cioroboiu, Cosmina (Author) |
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| Files: |  RAZ_Mihǎilǎ_Bianca-Elena_2024.pdf (1,07 MB)
MD5: B6B1A0346C9A4A1477452BA8BCC92A6A
 https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.241459
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Scientific work |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: | FNM - Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
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| Abstract: | Research on smoking behaviour has primarily focused on adolescents, with less attention given to middle-aged and older adults in rural settings. This study examines the influence of personal networks and sociodemographic factors on smoking behaviour in a rural Romanian community. We analysed data from 76 participants, collected through face-to-face interviews, including smoking status (non-smokers, current and former smokers), social ties and demographic details. Multilevel regression models were used to predict smoking status. The results indicate that social networks are essential in shaping smoking habits. Current smokers were more likely to have smoking family members, reinforcing smoking within familial networks, while non-smokers were typically embedded in non-smoking environments. Gender and age patterns show that women were less likely to smoke, and older adults were more likely to have quit smoking. These findings suggest that targeted interventions should focus not only on individuals but also on their social networks. In rural areas, family-based approaches may be particularly effective due to the strong influence of familial ties. Additionally, encouraging connections with non-smokers and former smokers could help disrupt smoking clusters, supporting smoking cessation efforts. |
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| Keywords: | network science, human behaviour, data science, smoking, social physics |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Submitted for review: | 26.08.2024 |
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| Article acceptance date: | 08.10.2024 |
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| Publication date: | 27.11.2024 |
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| Publisher: | The Royal Society |
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| Year of publishing: | 2024 |
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| Number of pages: | Str. 1-21 |
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| Numbering: | Letn. 11, št. 11, št. članka 241459 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DKUM-91237  |
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| UDC: | 53 |
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| ISSN on article: | 2054-5703 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 217504003 |
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| DOI: | 10.1098/rsos.241459 |
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| Publication date in DKUM: | 03.12.2024 |
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| Views: | 149 |
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| Downloads: | 10 |
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| Categories: | Misc.
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