Study on adolescents’ smoking intentions: the influence of peer smoking and the mediating roles of beliefs and attitudes toward smoking behavior

BackgroundReducing adolescents’ smoking rates is an important priority for global public health. Smoking intention is the most direct factor influencing smoking behavior and the best predictor of its occurrence. Smoking intention is influenced by peer smoking behavior, which strengthens adolescents’ willingness to smoke. Understanding adolescents’ smoking intentions and their influencing factor...