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Background <p>Smoking remains a leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality globally, with significant public health and economic implications. In Jordan, smoking prevalence among men is alarmingly high, necessitating a deeper understanding of its determinants. This study aims to identify sociodemographic factors influencing smoking behavior among Jordanian men aged 15–59 years using nationally representative data.</p> Methods <p>The study utilized data from the 2023 Jordan Population and Family Health Survey (JPFHS) to analyze sociodemographic factors influencing smoking behavior. Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression analyses were performed. Associations were assessed using adjusted odds ratios (AORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs), with statistical significance set at <i>p</i> &lt; 0.05.</p> Results <p>Our study included 5,873 Jordanian men, with 3,072 (52.30%) classified as non-smokers, 2,615 (44.52%) as everyday smokers, and 186 (3.17%) as someday smokers. Multivariable analysis revealed several factors significantly associated with higher odds of smoking, including increasing age, working in agriculture, services, and skilled manual occupations, being widowed, residing in Zarqa, being in the poorest or richest wealth categories, and using the internet at least once a week or almost every day (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). On the other hand, living in Tafiela and reading newspapers or magazines at least once a week were significantly associated with lower odds of smoking (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05).</p> Conclusion <p>Our study identified several sociodemographic factors significantly associated with smoking among Jordanian men, including older age, working in agriculture or skilled manual labor, widowhood, residence in Zarqa, extreme wealth levels, and frequent internet use. In contrast, newspaper readership and residence in Tafiela were protective. These findings highlight the importance of targeted public health interventions aimed at high-risk groups and strengthening tobacco control efforts across the country.</p>

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Sociodemographic determinants of smoking among Jordanian men : insights from the 2023 demographic and health survey

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    2026年2月7日

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  • Amr Ahmed Aly Ibrahim,
  • Sara Hosny El-Farargy,
  • Nour Eldein Saad,
  • Mohamed Yasser Elnaggar,
  • Omar Abbas,
  • Ahmed Mohamed Shahin,
  • Karim Samir Attia,
  • Mahmoud Shaaban Abdelgalil

摘要

Background

Smoking remains a leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality globally, with significant public health and economic implications. In Jordan, smoking prevalence among men is alarmingly high, necessitating a deeper understanding of its determinants. This study aims to identify sociodemographic factors influencing smoking behavior among Jordanian men aged 15–59 years using nationally representative data.

Methods

The study utilized data from the 2023 Jordan Population and Family Health Survey (JPFHS) to analyze sociodemographic factors influencing smoking behavior. Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression analyses were performed. Associations were assessed using adjusted odds ratios (AORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs), with statistical significance set at p < 0.05.

Results

Our study included 5,873 Jordanian men, with 3,072 (52.30%) classified as non-smokers, 2,615 (44.52%) as everyday smokers, and 186 (3.17%) as someday smokers. Multivariable analysis revealed several factors significantly associated with higher odds of smoking, including increasing age, working in agriculture, services, and skilled manual occupations, being widowed, residing in Zarqa, being in the poorest or richest wealth categories, and using the internet at least once a week or almost every day (p < 0.05). On the other hand, living in Tafiela and reading newspapers or magazines at least once a week were significantly associated with lower odds of smoking (p < 0.05).

Conclusion

Our study identified several sociodemographic factors significantly associated with smoking among Jordanian men, including older age, working in agriculture or skilled manual labor, widowhood, residence in Zarqa, extreme wealth levels, and frequent internet use. In contrast, newspaper readership and residence in Tafiela were protective. These findings highlight the importance of targeted public health interventions aimed at high-risk groups and strengthening tobacco control efforts across the country.