Physical Inactivity, Smoking Behaviors
Conditions
Brief summary
This study will aim to examine the relationship between the daily physical activity level and nicotine dependence severity in university students. By identifying whether a higher physical activity level is associated with lower levels of smoking, the findings will help inform interventions to support healthier lifestyles in young adults.
Interventions
OTHERBehavioral Assessment (No therapeutic intervention will be administered)
Participants will complete two validated questionnaires: The Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) - to assess levels of nicotine dependence. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ-SF) - to quantify weekly physical activity levels (walking, moderate, vigorous).
Sponsors
Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Inclusion criteria
* Aged ≥18 years * Studying in a health-related university program * Healthy individuals (no known chronic disease) * Voluntarily agreeing to participate
Exclusion criteria
* History of cardiovascular disease, cancer, or severe respiratory illness * Pregnancy * Age under 18
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Total physical activity score | At baseline (single timepoint) | Total weekly physical activity will be assessed using International Physical Activity Score- Short Form (IPAQ-SF) and expressed as MET-min/week. Categories will be created as inactive, minimally active, and very active. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) | At baseline (single timepoint) | The Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND) is a widely used, standardized, 6-item questionnaire designed to assess the intensity of physical addiction to nicotine. The test evaluates behaviors and patterns related to cigarette smoking, including time to first cigarette after waking, number of cigarettes smoked per day, and difficulty refraining from smoking in forbidden areas. Each item is scored, and the total score ranges from 0 to 10. Score 0-3: Low dependence Score 4-6: Moderate dependence Score 7-10: High dependence The FTND allows researchers and clinicians to categorize smokers according to their nicotine addiction level, which can be useful for tailoring interventions or for observational analysis of behavior and health outcomes. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
Primary ContactEsra Pehlivan, Associate Professor
Backup ContactYaren Ören
Outcome results
None listed