Title of the report

The effect of smoking among Student

Prepared for:
Mr. Raj Kumar
EWC661s Lecturer
Academic of Language Studies

Prepared by:

Muhamad Zakwan bin Hashim (2015140699)

Muhamad Khairril Adha bin Ferdaus (2015372079)

Date of submission

28th December 2016

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Summary

On 8th November 2016, Mr Raj Kumar,EWCs lecturer asked us Muhamad Zakwan bin Hashim and
Muhamad Khairril Adha bin Ferdaus to conduct a report about the effect of smoking among student
of UiTM. The report which includes the background information, findings, conclusion and
recommendation is to be submitted on 28th December 2016. The objective of the study is to to find
out the amount of smoker at faculty of music, to investigate the cost of student spent for their
smoking habit and to investigate the awareness of student about their smoking habit.

The instrument that we used to collect data are by questionnaire. We prepared a set of
questionnaire that is containing 20 questions. Different type of question we prepared such as
multiple choice question, Yes or No question and asking opinion were used in our questionnaire. The
set of questionnaire was distributed and answered by 45-50 student of Faculty of Music, UiTM.

Most of the respondent are 21 years old and It can be concluded that most of the respondents
are Male students. The majority of the respondents are from Performance deparment (MU222). All
of them 100% from the Faculty of Music UiTM. Half of the respondent that is 50% are heavy smoker.
Majority of the students who smoke cigarette in the faculty of music contributed by male
performance deparment student. Majority of the respondents had been smoked 5-6 years. From the
findings, it can be seen that most of the respondents spend RM 30 per week on their smoking habits.
The majority preferred un-tax cigarette than tax cigarette. This is because un-tax cigarette is cheaper
than tax cigarette. It is found that most of the male respondents could afford their smoking habits
while half of female could afford and other half could not afford.

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Acknowledgement

First of all, we would like to thank to our course lecturer Mr Raj Kumar for helping us by guiding us to
finish this report. A special thanks to our parent for helping us and support us mentally and
financially for this report. We also would like to thanks to our fellow musician student from faculty
of music, UiTM for us cooperate with them smoothly.

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Table of Contents

Summary2

Acknowledgement...3

Table Of Content...4

List Of Illustrations5

Term Of References5

1.0 Introduction.6
1.1 Background Of Study.6
1.2 Statement Of Problem.7
1.3 Objectives Of The Study.8
1.4 Methodology8
1.5 Limitation And Scope Of Study..8
2.0 Findings
2.1 Section A: Demographic Profile.. 9
2.2 Section B: Amount of student who smoke cigarette.10
2.3 Section C: Cost Of student smoking habits11
2.4 Section D: awareness of smoking12
3.0 Conclusion
3.1 Demographic Profile.13
3.2 Amount of student who smoke cigarette13
3.3 Cost Of student smoking habits..13
3.4 Awareness of smoking.14
4.0 Recommendation14
5.0 Appendices..15

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List Of Illustration

Figure 1: demographic Profile

Figure 2: amount of student who smoke

Figure 3 : cost of student smoking habit

Figure 4 : awareness of smoking

Terms of reference

On 8th November 2016, Mr Raj Kumar,EWCs lecturer asked us Muhamad Zakwan bin Hashim and
Muhamad Khairril Adha bin Ferdaus to conduct a report about the effect of smoking among student
of UiTM. The report which includes the background information, findings, conclusion and
recommendation is to be submitted on 28th December 2016.

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1.0 Introduction

The point of this review was to evaluate the commonness of smoking and to portray the
propensities, dispositions, and practices identified with smoking among understudies of University
Technology Mara(Uitm).

Understudies were enlisted in haphazardly chosen, group tests drawn from Personnel of Music. They
were made acquainted with an adjusted Arabic form of the World Wellbeing Association Smoking
Survey and the Dispositions towards Smoking Poll to concentrate their propensities, states of mind,
and convictions in connection to smoking.

The review uncovered that the pervasiveness of smoking was 28.6% (50.2% among guys and 6.5%
among females). Companions, not family, were the principle wellspring of the primary smoking, and
this frequently happened following 15 years old (82.3%). Guys favored smoking in the cafeteria,
females in the restroom. The primary favorable position of smoking for guys was quieting down,
while for females it was freedom. Non-smokers picked not to smoke as a result of wellbeing and
contempt of the propensity. The non-smokers had more inspirational states of mind against smoking
and were more mindful of the unfavorable impacts of smoking. The reasons smokers gave for
beginning smoking were delight, trailed by stress and interest. 66% of smokers expected to stop
smoking later on. A few smokers couldn't help contradicting a few reactions against smoking, and
reasons why they would not like to stop included social states of mind, compulsion, and not knowing
how to stop.

Aftereffects of this review may give benchmark information to build up a hostile to smoking project
in the college and urge approach creators to point of confinement smoking in the college by
fortifying the arrangements against smoking.

1.1 Background of the study

Most of the student Faculty of Music UiTM Shah Alam are smoking. Smoking is the one unsafe
far reaching wonders that undermine lives of an immense number of individuals around the
world. It begin as a method for having some good times, yet closes as a habit that is in this
manner so hard to blessing up. today, we regularly know about "smoking among understudy". so
why do understudy smoke and what are the impact that smoking has on them?

There are many purposes for the wonder of smoking among understudies. To begin with,
understudies smoke since they are interested and what to find the universe of the individuals
who smoke. They are simply attempting to have a fabulous time when they smoke the principal
cigarette (Haddad,2002). Different understudies take up smoking because of the family issue,
particularly when they see their folks having squabbles. In addition, a few understudies smoke
since they think a cigarette would calm anxiety they had amid the day, particularly at school
(Goldstein,1987). To wrap things up, understudies attempt to mirror grown-up smokers since
they need to demonstrate that they are grown-ups, as well.

On the off chance that we take a gander at the outcomes of smoking, we will discover such
a large number of. Smoking causes tumor. Accordingly, the someone who is addicted
understudies would experience the ill effects of medical issue that end in death. Another impact
is that after specific years, the someone who is addicted would create respiratory issue and will
confront a considerable measure of issue in running without losing breath. Along these lines,

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asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema are dependably a waiting danger. One more vital impact of
smoking is that it causes a considerable measure of outrage for the someone who is addicted. At
whatever point they need cigarette, they begin responding indignantly and peculiarly.

Lastly, to total up, smoking is a progressing undermining peril for junkie and might influence
the people to come. The best arrangement is aversion as per the saying that says "Counteractive
action is superior to cure".

1.2 Statement of Problem

Smoking is not supported by guardians, wellbeing associations and government, as there are a
few issues connected with it which can obliterate an individual's wellbeing. Here are a portion of
the real issues which are confronted regularly by smokers. Smoking is risky for human wellbeing;
dependence on Nicotine for an existence time causes genuine harms to wellbeing. The
significant ones are: Lung Cancer, Irregular heart beat , Asthma, Stroke , Pneumonia , Nausea,
Mouth or throat contaminations, Skin ailments and Blurred vision.

These are the medical issues regularly seen in smokers which are likewise considered as
imperiling signs. Amid pregnancy smoking in ladies can make dangers their children and to
themselves. Ladies smoke's identity at higher danger of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).
They can have untimely children even still conceived babies. Ladies who smoke can have issues
getting pregnant. ("Smoking", 2007)

Smoking incites liquor abuse and different medications utilize. The solid connection and
relationship between different medications and smoking can quickly make a smoker dependent
on liquor abuse or different medications admission. As indicated by a study report of 2009,
auxiliary school understudies who had beforehand taken medications once had more risks of
getting to be distinctly general smokers contrasted with the individuals who had never taken any
sort of medications. The solid relationship among smoking and liquor addiction can build
drinking and smoking proportions. ("Smoking, drinking and medication use among youngsters in
England in 2009", 2010)

The social issues of smoking are chiefly created by smoking at open spots. In eateries and
bars, individuals are utilized to smoke which was against the Government Code of Practice 1998.
Smoking in broad daylight spots is a demonstration which is banned. Smoking causes dangers to
individuals (non smokers) who are presented to tobacco's smoke. Because of uncalled for
ventilation or absence of partitioned smoking territories, others can likewise create breathing
and lung tumor dangers. To minimize the negative impacts of smoking on others and to upgrade
attention to open demeanor governments ought to take solid activities (Fitzpatrick, 2008, p.
102).

Another significant issue is it is a misuse of cash. Individuals who smoke burn through cash
to fulfill their need and dependence (Slama, 1995, p. 628). They can pay high costs to satisfy
their need. Smoking can incite criminal exercises as well. In the event that an individual needs
cash to purchase cigarette, then he/she will embrace another approach to fulfill his/her
enslavement. By taking cash or enjoying whatever other criminal action for cash can help
developing the wrongdoing rate in a state.

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 1.3 Objective of the Study

The following are the objectives of the study:

1.3.1 to find out the amount of smoker at faculty of music.

1.3.2 to investigate the cost of student spent for their smoking habit
1.3.3 to investigate the awareness of student about their smoking habit
1.3.4 to discuss what steps should be taken for overcome the problem

1.4 Methodology

For this report, the instrument that we used to collect data are by questionnaire. We prepared a set
of questionnaire that is containing 20 questions. Different type of question we prepared such as
multiple choice question, Yes or No question and asking opinion were used in our questionnaire. The
set of questionnaire was distributed and answered by 45-50 student of Faculty of Music, UiTM.

Various printed resources were also looked into to obtain relevant information. To analyse the data,
a simple frequency was used.

1.5 Limitations and Scope of the Study.

The study was conducted to 50 of students from Faculty of Music. The respondents were aged
between 20-25 years old and were randomly selected by us. We distributed the questionnaire from
14th November 2016 to 18th November 2016.

This study had several limitations. The time given to complete the report was 14 weeks. Due to the
time, the report of the study may be not as through as it should. Next, the sample of size that we
take is small as it can not be general view of the entire population of the faculty. Moreover, due to
time constraints, the scope of the report is limited.

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2.0 Findings

This section will present the findings of the study.

2.1. Demographic Profile.

Department

Performance (MU222)

Composition (MU221)

Education (MU 220)

Business (MU223)

Demographic Profile

2.1.1 It was found that 40% of the respondent were 21 years old, 20.2% were 22 years old,
15.3% were 23 years old, 14.5% were 24 years old, 12% were 25 years old and another 8% of
the respondent were 26-27 years old.

2.1.2. According to the study, 80% of the respondents were Male students and 20% were
female students.

2.1.3. It was found that 50% of the respondents were from MU222, 30% were from MU221,
15% were from MU220, 5% were from MU223

2.1.4. It was found that 100% were from UiTM Faculty of Music.

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2.2. Amount of student who smoke cigarette.

Amount of Student who smoke cigarette

Heavy Smoker
social smoker
Not smoking

Figure 2 : amount of student who smoke

2.2.1. It was found that 50% of student was a heavy smoker, 30% was a social smoker and
other 20% do not smoke cigarette.

2.2.2. Based on the research, it was found that performance department(MU222) contribute
46% of male smoker and 4% of female smoker. Composition department male student
contribute 28% of male and 3% of female smoker. Other are education department where
the male smokers contribute about 10% while their female about 2% of smokers. Lastly
Business department, where about 6% of male and 1% of female who smoke cigarette.

2.2.3. It was found that 45% of student from sample had experience of smoking about 5-6
years, 35% had smoke about 3-4 years, 15% smoked about 1-2 years and 5% smoked about 6
years and above.

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2.3. Cost of student smoking habits.

40%
30%
Rm20/week
20% RM30/week
10% Rm50/week
Rm80 above/week
0%
Male Female

Figure 3 : cost of smoking cigarette in a week.

2.3.1. According to the study, 36% of Male and 12% of female student spent RM30 per week
on cigarette. Next, 26% of male student and 2% of female student spent RM 50 per week on
cigarette. Others, 10% of male students only spent RM 80 per week on cigarette. Other 8%
of male student and 2% of female student spent RM 20 per week on cigarette.

2.3.2. Based on the study, 80% of the student preferred un-tax cigarette while other 20%
preferred tax cigarette.

2.3.3. It was found that, 70% of male student can afford their smoking habits as other 10% of
male student can not afford their smoking habits. For female student, 10% can afford it
while others 10% can not afford their smoking habits.

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2.4. Awareness of smoking

The Awareness of risk of smoking

Yes I Know
No, I dont

Figure 4: the awareness of risk of smoking

2.4.1. It was found that 90% of respondent aware about the risk of smoking habits while
other 10% did not know the risk of smoking cigarette.

2.4.2. From the study, 50% of the respondent family know about their smoking habits while
other 50% of the respondent family did not know about their smoking habits.

2.4.3. It was found that, 60% of male and 5% of female student still smoking. While 15% of
male and 5% of female eventually smoking. Lastly, 5% of male and 10% of female succeed to
completely stop smoking.

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3.0 Conclusions

3.1 Demographic Profile.

The following conclusions can be drawn from the report.

3.1.1. Most of the respondent are 21 years old

3.1.2. It can be concluded that most of the respondents are Male students.
3.1.3. It can be concluded that majority of the respondents are from Performance
deparment (MU222)
3.1.4. It can be seen that the respondent are 100% from the Faculty of Music UiTM.

3.2 Amount of student who smoke cigarette.

3.2.1. It can be concluded that half of the respondent that is 50% are heavy smoker.
3.2.2. Majority of the students who smoke cigarette in the faculty of music contributed by
male performance deparment student.
3.2.3. It can be concluded that majority of the respondents had been smoked 5-6 years.

3.3 Cost of student smoking habits.

3.3.1. From the findings, it can be seen that most of the respondents spend RM 30 per week
on their smoking habits.
3.3.2. In the findings, the majority preferred un-tax cigarette than tax cigarette. This is
because un-tax cigarette is cheaper than tax cigarette.
3.3.3. It is found that most of the male respondents could afford their smoking habits while
half of female could afford and other half could not afford.

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3.4 Awareness of smoking

3.4.1. Majority of the respondents know the effect and risk of smoking habits.
3.4.2. From the findings it can be seen that half of the respondent family know their smoking
habit while other half keep it secret between their family.
3.4.3. From the findings, it can be seen that majority of the male respondent still smoking
while most of female respondent manage to stop their smoking habits.

4.0 Recommendation

4.1 It is recommended that respondents should reduce smoking and eventually stop because
of keeping a healthy life.

4.2 It is recommended that respondents should use their money for other important things
other than buying cigarette as they can save their money.
4.3 It is recommended that respondents should be more aware to the risk of making
smoking as a habit as it give more risk to health.

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5.0 Appendices

To study the effect of smoking among student in the Faculty of Music, UiTM
Shah Alam

Please answer all the questions from the questionnaire below:

Male Female
Diploma
M Music Performance
Music Business
Music Composition
Music Education

1) How long have you been smoking?

a) 1-2 years
b) 3-4 years
c) 4-5 years
d) 5 year above

2) How many stick of cigarette you take a day?

a) 1-5 stick
b) 5-10 stick
c) 10-15 stick
d) 1 box

3) How much money do you use to buy cigarette in a week?

a) RM20
b) RM40
c) RM60
d) RM80 and above

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4) How old are you?

a) 7-12 years
b) 13-15 years
c) 16-18 years
d) 19-21 years

5) Where do you get the money to buy cigarette?

a) Own money
b) Parents money
c) Friends money
d) Other

6) Why do you smoke?

7) What brand do you smoke?

8) What type of cigarette do you prefer?

a) Normal
b) Mint and cold
c) Kretek
d) Other

9) Do you know what is the effect of smoking?

Yes No

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10) How did you start smoking?

a) Influence by friends
b) Influence by media
c) Influence by parent
d) Other

11) Do your family know you smoke?

Yes No

12) Do you think you can stop smoking?

Yes No

13) Are you afraid of the warning sign outside the cigarette box?

Yes No

14) Do you know smoking will eventually kill you?

Yes No

15) In a day, when do you smoke?

a) Morning
b) After launch
c) Evening to night
d) All the above

16) Do you take other than cigarette?

Yes No

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17) Do you prefer tax cigarette or Un-tax cigarette?

Tax cigarette Un-tax cigarette

18) Do you care for environment while you smoking?

Yes No

19) Where do you throw your cigarette filter after you smoking?

a) Ashtray
b) Floor
c) Everywhere
d) Other

20) Do you smoke when an infant or female near you?

Yes No

21) Have you thought about stop smoking?

Yes No

a) What have you done to stop smoking?

b) Why do you think you have failed to stop smoking?

22) Can you afford your smoking habit?

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