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Temporal changes and correlates of tobacco and E-cigarettes use among school-going students in Albania: insights from global youth tobacco surveys (2015–2020)

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Published Online: 2024-12-21

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Dadras, Omid
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University of Bergen
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Article History

Received: 23 July 2024

Accepted: 13 December 2024

First Online: 21 December 2024

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: This was a secondary analysis of two GYTS in 2015 and 2020 in Albania. The protocols received ethical approval and guidance from the Albania Ministry of Health; Institute for Nature Conservation in Albania (INCA); University of Medicine, Tirana; Ministry of Health and Social Protection; and Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth. Albania GYTS 2015 and 2020 are publicly available datasets and no further ethical approval is required for secondary analysis of this dataset.

: In Albania GYTS 2015 and 2020, all students were informed about the survey objectives, data confidentiality, and assurances that non-participation wouldn’t affect their grades before the survey. In addition, informed written consent was obtained from all students and guardians before the survey.

: Not applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.

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