Predictors of smoking cessation intentions among adolescents in Indonesia

Tobacco causes more than 8 million deaths every year worldwide. In Indonesia, the prevalence of tobacco consumption remains alarmingly high among adolescents. Although many young smokers express a desire to quit, they often face significant challenges due to various influencing factors. This study aimed to analyze the predictors of smoking cessation intention among adolescents in Indonesia, employing a cross-sectional design and utilizing secondary data from the 2019 Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) conducted in Indonesia. Utilizing a purposive sampling technique, a robust dataset comprising 1,191 adolescents was meticulously curated. To analyze the data, we employed the STATA application, using inferential tests such as chi-square and logistic regression for variable identification and processing, ensuring the precision and rigor of our findings. The study findings revealed that most adolescents want to quit smoking (81.61%). The ability to quit smoking (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]=9.80, 95% confidence interval [CI]=6.12-15.73), perception of smoking as harmful to health (AOR=2.20, CI=1.40-3.48), source of support (AOR=1.68, CI=1.02-2.50), smoking status of friends (AOR=0.48, CI=0.38-0.74), were predictors associated with adolescents’ intention to quit smoking. Data from GYTS indicated that the majority of adolescents who smoke intend to cease smoking. Based on these insights, it is recommended that the government enhance the enforcement and supervision of existing tobacco control policies to effectively support youth cessation initiatives.