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Table 3 Perceived effectiveness of graphic images in preventing adolescents from initiating smoking

From: Perceived effectiveness of graphic health warnings as a deterrent for smoking initiation among adolescents in selected schools in southwest Nigeria

 

Large extent n (%)

Little extent n (%)

No effect n (%)

Image 1: Cigarette causes cancer of the airways

417 (76.7)

85 (15.6)

42 (7.7)

Image 2: Cigarette smoke harms children

243 (44.7)

229 (42.1)

72 (13.2)

Image 3: Cigarettes causes stroke

318 (58.5)

152 (27.9)

74 (13.6)

Image 4: Cigarettes causes impotence

338 (62.1)

127 (23.3)

79 (14.5)