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Smoking initiation among Gambian adolescents: social cognitive influences and the effect of cigarette sampling 

2004 19(5):551-560; doi:10.1093/her/cyg077 Volume 19, Number 5 : October 2004
Jump to full article: Health Education Research, 2004-09-03
Author: I. T. H. M. Maassen1, S. P. J. Kremers1,4, A. N. Mudde2 and B. M. Joof3

Intro:

Our study supports current efforts to prohibit tobacco advertising and promotions in The Gambia, especially the distribution of free samples. Additionally, we recommend prevention activities in schools and communities to aim at making children less vulnerable to 'sampling', increasing their self-efficacy expectations regarding emotional situations and making them aware of the influence of their best friend.

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