Research Article

Predictors of Smoking Preventive Behavior Based on Empowerment Components among Male Students of High Schools: A Cross-Sectional Study in Iran

Table 1

Characteristics of the study participants.

Statistical index
VariableMean (N)SD (%)

Age16.930.76

GradeFirst grade of high school15536.7
Second grade of high school16438.9
Third grade of high school10324.4

Smoking status in studentsStudents who were active smokers4410.42
Students who have experienced smoking17240.75
Students were nonsmokers20648.82