Quit attempts and cessation support among youth smokers in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional analysis of the 2022 Global Youth Tobacco Survey

Key Points

• Most Saudi youth smokers desire to quit but face challenges in their cessation efforts, highlighting the need for effective support.
• Social context plays a critical role in influencing tobacco use and cessation behaviors in young individuals.
• Strengthening policies and expanding adolescent cessation programs may lead to better outcomes in reducing tobacco use.
• Reinforcing school-based anti-tobacco education is essential for promoting healthier behaviors among youth smokers.

Abstract