Family and Peer Influences on Nicotine Dependence in Medical Students of South Punjab

NCT ID: NCT07123389

Last Updated: 2025-08-14

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

366 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-05-13

Study Completion Date

2025-07-15

Brief Summary

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The goal of this cross-sectional observational study is to assess the impact of family functioning and peer pressure on nicotine dependence in medical students enrolled at medical colleges in South Punjab, Pakistan (both male and female; aged 18 and older). The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does family dysfunction contribute to higher nicotine dependence in medical students? Does peer pressure intensify the effect of family dysfunction on nicotine dependence? Are there gender or academic year differences in smoking status and peer pressure?

If there is a comparison group:

Researchers will compare students from functional families vs. dysfunctional families to see if nicotine dependence differs, especially under the influence of peer pressure.

Participants will:

Complete a structured, self-administered questionnaire which includes:

The Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) to assess nicotine addiction severity.

The Family Assessment Device-General Functioning (FAD-GF) to evaluate family functioning.

The Peer Pressure Scale to identify direct and indirect peer pressure. Provide demographic information (age, gender, year of study, smoking status) for descriptive and comparative analyses.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Nicotine Dependence Tobacco Use Disorder Family Functioning Peer Influence

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_ONLY

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Study Groups

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Medical Students in South Punjab

Students enrolled at medical colleges in South Punjab, Pakistan who consent to participate. They will complete a structured, self-administered questionnaire assessing nicotine dependence (FTND), family functioning (FAD-GF), and peer pressure, along with basic demographic information.

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Medical students currently enrolled in public or private medical colleges in South Punjab, Pakistan
* Aged 18 years or older
* Voluntarily consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

* Refusal to provide informed consent
* Absence or unavailability at the time of data collection
* Incomplete questionnaire or failure to complete the questionnaire
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Nishtar Medical University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Fakiha Sultana Malik

Medical Student

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Nishtar Medical University

Multan Khurd, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Site Status

Countries

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Pakistan

Provided Documents

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Document Type: Study Protocol and Statistical Analysis Plan

View Document

Other Identifiers

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8975/NMU

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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