Intention to Quit Smoking among Intermediate and Secondary School Students in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Smoking is one of the most preventable causes of disease and death, including cancer, and quitting at an early age can reduce smoking-related morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and to identify factors affecting the "intention to quit" among intermediate and secondary school current cigarette smoker students in Al Madinah city, Saudi Arabia.

Materials And Methods: This study cohort included 307 current smoker students in a school-based survey.