Vad är det som lockar med snus? : En kvantitativ studie om gymnasieelevers användning och anledningar till att använda snus.

Sammanfattning: Background: The use of snus among Swedish youth has increased, posing a potential risk of long-term consequences in adulthood. Objective & Research Questions: The aim of the study is to analyze snus usage among high school students and identify influencing factors as well as reasons for quitting. The research questions investigate the prevalence of snus use, differences based on gender and socioeconomic background, disparities in self-esteem between snus users and non-users, and factors motivating students to quit snus.   Method: The study adopts a cross-sectional design and employs a survey to collect data from respondents. The method involves convenience sampling from four high schools, and the survey's validity was established through a pilot study. A total of 112 high school students participated in the survey, and the analyses included t-tests and chi-square tests.   Results: The results reveal that the majority of high school students, 65.2%, have used snus primarily due to influence from friends. No significant differences were observed in terms of ethnicity, self-esteem, or gender-related snus habits, except for a higher percentage of boys citing friends outside of school as a reason compared to girls. Respondents considering quitting mention economic and health-related reasons as motivations.   Conclusion: Elevated snus use among high school students highlights the need for preventive interventions, which may need to be tailored differently. The study's limitations, including overrepresentation of high socioeconomic status, require cautious interpretation. In conclusion, the study emphasizes the importance of continued research to promote a healthy lifestyle among youth.