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A total of 100 respondents were investigated using a structured questionnaire. The study sought to

explore the factors that influenced cigarette smoking among teenagers and to what extent they can influence. A

questionnaire, in the form of a checklist was the primary tool used in the data gathering relevant to the study. The

questionnaire explored the extent of influence of factors affecting smoking among teenagers in Baguio City. The

design used for this study was the quantitative research design. The subjects were 100 students (Male and female)

studying in Baguio City, Philippines. The age bracket for subjects was 13-19 years for males and females. The

sample for this quantitative study was constructed by purposive sampling students in Baguio City who were

asked to voluntarily answer the questionnaire. Descriptive statistics which included frequency, % distribution,

average and weighted mean was used. Average mean was used to determine the extent of influence of factors on

smoking among teenagers of Baguio City. Standard deviation and t-test were used to determine the extent of

influence when the teenagers were grouped according to age and gender.

Results: The study found out that there was a significant difference in the extent of influence of factors when the

teenagers were grouped according to gender, the females smoked more than the males. However, when grouped

according to age (13-16 & 17-19), there was no significant difference in their extent of influence. The teenagers

were very much aware of the effects of cigarette smoking on the biological, physical and social implications.

Despite this awareness, the drive to perform the behavior is strong.

Conclusion: Finding solutions to modify the belief on the identified potent factor will alter the attitude in the

performance of smoking behavior. Successful cessation often requires multiple strategies since continuous

smoking is associated with several factors. The researchers would recommend...