The goal of this observational study is to understand the burden and determinants of tobacco use and air pollution (AP) exposure among mid- to late adolescents in Greece, the Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Romania, and Uganda. This context-specific knowledge will be crucial for selecting, adapting, and implementing preventive interventions in the next phase of the project. The main questions the investigators aim to answer are: * What is the perceived burden of tobacco use and AP exposure among adolescents? * What are the contextual drivers and behavioral determinants contributing to (prevention of) these risk factors? * How do the dynamics between stakeholders influence prevention efforts? In this study, data will be collected through interviews, focus group discussions, photovoice, document analysis, observations, personal exposure monitoring, and questionnaires.
Age range
14 Years
Sex
ALL
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Quantitative and qualitative evaluation of perceived clinical symptoms due to tobacco use and/or AP exposure
Timeframe: 1 day
Quantitative and qualitative evaluation and exploration of perceived psychological impact due to tobacco use and/or AP exposure
Timeframe: 1 day
Quantitative and qualitative evaluation and exploration of social factors relating to tobacco use and/or AP exposure
Timeframe: 1 day
Quantitative evaluation of the burden due to tobacco use and/or AP exposure by monitoring personal exposure to air borne particulates (PM 10, PM 2.5 and PM 1), temperature and relative humidity, using personal exposure (PE) monitors
Timeframe: 1 day
Qualitative evaluation and exploration of contextual drivers relevant to intervention implementation for prevention of tobacco and/or AP exposure, e.g. current strategies, local infrastructure and accessibility of resources.
Timeframe: 1 day
Qualitative evaluation and exploration of contextual drivers relevant to intervention implementation for prevention of tobacco and/or AP exposure, e.g. the influence of social media.
Rianne MJJ van der Kleij, PhD
Timeframe: 1 day
Qualitative evaluation and exploration of contextual drivers relevant to intervention implementation for prevention of tobacco and/or AP exposure, e.g. the local socio-political climate, policy regulations and industry tactics.
Timeframe: 1 day
Qualitative evaluation and exploration of the relationship, power dynamics and (medical) hierarchies between adolescents, providers and other stakeholders.
Timeframe: 1 day
Quantitative and qualitative evaluation and exploration of determinants of behavior change in adolescents and providers relating to intervention implementation for prevention of tobacco and/or AP exposure.
Timeframe: 1 day