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Smokers in Indonesia are increasing every year, cigarettes are one of the bad effects on health that are not only detrimental to smokers but also have a bad impact on the people around them, some of the factors that can influence a person to quit smoking are the level of knowledge of the dangers of cigarettes and good family support. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between the level of knowledge and family support and the desire to quit smoking in students Quantitative research, independent variables of knowledge and family support, dependent variables of desire to quit smoking, using a cross-sectional study design, descriptive analytical approach, with a total sampling technique of 90 respondents using a valid and reliable questionnaire. The analysis uses the Somers'd test The level of knowledge showed a good category of 73.4%, medium family support of 75.6% while the desire to quit smoking was a high category of 49.2%. The relationship between the level of smoking knowledge and the desire to quit smoking of students was significant with a p value of 0.000, a correlation value of 0.602, a strong category correlation, a positive relationship direction while the relationship between family support and a significant desire to quit smoking was a p value of 0.000, a correlation value of 0.424, a moderate category correlation, a positive relationship Conclusion: There is a relationship between the level of knowledge and family support and the desire to quit smoking of students. The research has a positive impact on encouraging students' awareness to stay away from smoking habits so that they can implement a good lifestyle in the community. The researchers suggested that a larger number of samples could be involved with more than 1 observation and use other study designs in the study.

The smoking habit among teenagers has become a serious health issue, with prevalence continually increasing. Smoking at a young age is associated with various health risks, including cancer, heart disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. One of the main contributing factors is peer influence and social environment. To reduce smoking habits, innovative approaches are needed, one of which is using innovative candies as an alternative to cigarettes. This study aims to analyze the potential of innovative candies in reducing smoking habits among teenagers. The method used is qualitative research with a literature review, collecting relevant scientific journal articles. The results indicate that candies such as Xylitol chewing gum, milk candy, cinnamon extract, and Vernonia cinerea extract can effectively reduce the frequency of smoking by providing a similar sensation without the negative effects of nicotine. Additionally, these candy products also have added benefits, such as improving oral and respiratory health. In conclusion, innovative candies can be a creative and effective solution to reduce smoking habits among teenagers, but further research is needed to assess their sustainability and long-term effects.

Background: Smoking is a habit that is difficult to stop. The smoking habit has been found in various age groups ranging from adults to children. Jambi Province ranks 16th in the category of smoking habits in the age group of more than 10 years. This is a factor due to the lack of delivery of education using interesting and innovative media to teenagers. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of picture book media interventions for adolescent children, especially at SMPN 18 Jambi City. Method: The type of research used is Quasi Experimental using a one group pre-test post-test design with a sample size of 30 people. The technique used in sampling is probability sampling where samples are taken randomly to ensure that the entire population has the same opportunity to become a sample. Samples were taken using a simple random sampling technique and the data will be analyzed using the paired sample t-test statistical test. Results: There was an effect of picture book media intervention on the knowledge and attitudes of students at SMPN 18 Jambi City, a value was obtained (p=0.000 <0.005) for each variable. It can be concluded that picture book media is effective as an intervention tool in increasing knowledge and changing attitudes among students at SMPN 18 Jambi City. Conclusion: Picture book media has an influence on the knowledge and attitudes of students at SMPN 18 Jambi City.

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of law enforcement against the distribution of illegal cigarettes in Lampung Province, identify the main obstacles, and provide strategic recommendations. The findings reveal that law enforcement in this region remains suboptimal due to weak inter-agency coordination, limited human resources and facilities, and the complexity of offenders' modus operandi. Offenders often exploit administrative sanctions, which fail to provide a deterrent effect, allowing the circulation of illegal cigarettes to persist. The study recommends strengthening the application of criminal sanctions, enhancing coordination through inter-agency data integration, utilizing digital-based monitoring technology, and conducting continuous public education. Implementing these measures is expected to improve law enforcement effectiveness, reduce the circulation of illegal cigarettes, and positively impact state revenue and public health protection.

Excise has a role to ensure that the circulation of certain excisable goods has met the distribution standards set by the government. Legal circulation of excisable goods is important so that people in consuming goods, such as tobacco products (cigarettes) have met the distribution standards, in addition to providing education to the community to participate in efforts to increase government revenue in terms of excise rates. Efforts to prevent illegal cigarettes will be effective if they involve various parties, both from law enforcement, universities and the community to help the state maximize state revenue. The goal to be achieved in this activity is to provide an understanding to students about the importance of understanding the importance of working together to prevent the circulation of illegal cigarettes in the community because in addition to having legal impacts on perpetrators and dealers, illegal cigarettes can also reduce state revenue.alization of illegal cigarettes

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have become the leading cause of death in Indonesia, particularly among young adults, with an increasing incidence rate. Technological advancements, lifestyle changes, and environmental factors have contributed to the rising prevalence of NCDs, especially among the younger generation. In light of this, it is essential to implement prevention through health screening and education on healthy lifestyles, particularly among young adults. This community service activity was conducted on December 20 and 21, 2024, with the aim of raising awareness among young adults in West Jakarta about the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle through health screenings and the promotion of an active lifestyle, including education on nutrition status, physical activity, quality sleep, and the dangers of smoking, especially the use of e-cigarettes. The results of the activity showed that the majority of participants experienced sleep difficulties, and most did not smoke, although some used e-cigarettes. The results of nutrition status measurements also indicated that most participants fell into the obese category. Participants' physical activity levels were relatively low, with many engaging in less than 30 minutes of exercise per session and struggling to find time for regular physical activity. Education and promotion of healthy lifestyles need to be continuously improved to prevent NCDs among young adults, with a focus on improving eating habits, increasing physical activity, and managing stress.

According to World Health Organization (WHO), about 1.3 billion people in the world were active smokers in 2020. Smoking causes more than 8 million deaths each year, of which about 1.2 million are victims who do not smoke, but are exposed to secondhand smoke. Children and adolescents are a group that is very vulnerable to the dangers of smoking. The WHO notes that about 90% of adult smokers start smoking before the age of 18. The methods used in this socialization are the lecture and question and answer method, then questionnaires are distributed before and after counseling to find out adolescents' understanding of the dangers of cigarettes. The suggestion for this activity is that students of SMAN 1 Krueng Barona Jaya, Aceh Besar Regency. This socialization activity was carried out for 1 hour. The result obtained from this socialization activity was that there was a change in students' understanding of cigarettes, in this activity was also attended by the Principal, Dewa teachers and students as many as 30 people. It will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the Hall of SMAN 1 Krueng Barona Jaya, at 09:00 WIB. This socialization activity was carried out by lecturers and students of Diploma Three Nursing.  

Bacterial growth is one processes carried out through binary fission for its reproduction process. Bad bacteria in their growth process must course be inhibited in several ways, one which is through the consumption several herbal or traditional plants, such as torch ginger and kalanduyung extracts. The dangers cigarette smoke can reduce the health individuals. Cigarette smoke can have an impact on reducing the number of spermatozoa caused by decrease in the diameter seminiferous tubules for 45 days. The purpose writing journal is to analyze antibacterial activity of torch ginger and kalanduyung extracts on bacterial growth and the effect of cigarettes on the quality male mouse sperm. The writing method uses qualitative type. The results and conclusions that bacterial growth can be inhibited by consuming several traditional plants such as torch ginger extract and kalanduyung leaf extract. In inhibiting growth of antibacterial activity, torch ginger extract has quite good effectiveness with concentration value 20%. The value inhibition zone formed is 17.22. The use largest concentration, namely 80%, has an effective inhibition of bacterial growth which is known to have an average inhibition zone value of 14.9 mm. Furthermore, the quality male mouse sperm does not have specific effect on the provision control treatment related to provision amount of cigarette smoke.

Adolescence is a transition phase towards adulthood which is marked by physical, behavioral, cognitive, biological and emotional changes. WHO defines adolescence as the period between the emergence of secondary sexual signs to sexual maturation and the transition to independence. The concept of toxic masculinity is a problem, reinforced by the culture of smoking which is seen as a symbol of masculinity. The increase in the number of teenage smokers in Indonesia is related to the transmission of smoking culture from generation to generation. Efforts to increase awareness about the dangers of smoking are carried out through social media such as Instagram. The use of visual animation video and strong messages on Instagram can be effective in increasing teenagers' awareness about the dangers of smoking and changing their perception of cigarettes as a symbol of masculinity. This research uses qualitative methodology. To collect data using interview, observation, literature and documentation methods. The aim of this research is to produce an effective Public Service Advertisement to raise awareness of the dangers of normalizing cigarette consumption due to Intergenerational Toxic Masculinity among adolescent boys in Semarang City which is disseminated via Instagram.

Illegal Cigarette Fighting Operation is an organized, coordinated, simultaneous and massive operation or strategy from upstream to downstream to eradicate the circulation of illegal cigarettes. This research aims to describe the effectiveness of the Illegal Cigarette Gempur Operation in Pekanbaru City and to determine the factors inhibiting the effectiveness of the Illegal Cigarette Gempur Operation in Pekanbaru City using Campbell's theory of effectiveness in Mutiarin (2021) which is seen from the aspects of program success, target success, program satisfaction, level input And output and achieving overall goals. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods. The results of this research show that the Operation to Fight Illegal Cigarettes in Pekanbaru City is still not effective. This can be seen from several indicators of effectiveness which show that stalls that have been prosecuted are still selling illegal cigarettes, the Illegal Cigarette Fighting Operation has not been carried out thoroughly in Pekanbaru City so there are still stalls that have not been prosecuted and illegal cigarettes are still circulating as well as awareness or participation. the community in supporting the implementation of Operation Combat Illegal Cigarettes by reporting if there are still minimal finds of illegal cigarettes in their surroundings. The inhibiting factors in the effectiveness of the Illegal Cigarette Fighting Operation in Pekanbaru City are limited Human Resources (HR), resistance from the community, public knowledge and the development of smuggling modes. The suggestion from this research is that there is a need for an educational campaign that touches all levels of society, the imposition of stricter sanctions to provide a deterrent effect and an increase in the frequency of more massive enforcement.

This research aims to analyze the awareness of Medan State University and Medan Area University (UMA) students as citizens in understanding social rights and responsibilities regarding the use of dangerous chemicals in cigarettes. The background to this research is based on the increasing consumption of cigarettes among students and its impact on health and the environment. The method used in this research is a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through interviews and observation. Interviews were conducted with students from various departments at both universities to explore their knowledge and attitudes regarding chemicals in cigarettes. Apart from that, observations were carried out in the campus environment to see cigarette consumption behavior among students. The research results show that students' awareness of their rights to obtain accurate information about the dangers of smoking and their social responsibility to educate their friends is still low. Therefore, more effective educational programs are needed to increase students' understanding of this issue and encourage proactive action in protecting themselves and the environment from the negative impacts of smoking.

Annual increases in tobacco excise rates increase state revenues, but also pose challenges for tobacco farmers and conventional and e-cigarette entrepreneurs. The impacts include increasing cigarette prices every year, which affects consumer purchasing power and business sustainability in the tobacco sector. This research aims to analyze the effect of the increase in Tobacco Products Excise rates as of January 1 2022 on sales of e-cigarettes at KDR Vapor Stores. This research is a type of descriptive research with a non-statistical quantitative approach. The data used includes changes in the selling price of e-cigarettes after the increase in Tobacco Products Excise rates, as well as sales and gross profit data for 2021 and 2022. Data collection techniques in this research are interviews and observation. The research results show that the increase in Tobacco Products Excise rates in 2022 will have a positive and significant influence on KDR Vapor Store sales. This means that the increase in excise rates on tobacco products in 2022 will increase sales at KDR Vapor stores. The increase in sales was followed by an increase in gross profit and COGS. Gross profit in 2022 will increase by IDR 914,349,630,- and COGS will increase by IDR 409,633,370,-. Gross Profit Margin Ratio percentage results for 2022, the KDR Vapor Store is considered to still be unable to run its business efficiently because the Cost of Goods Sold is relatively higher than the previous year. Suggestions for KDR Vapor Shop owners are to set competitive prices, regularly evaluate stock, and purchase products in large quantities to reduce the impact of increases in Tobacco Products Excise (CHT) rates. Expanding product variety, setting daily sales targets, and innovating with vouchers or giveaways are also important to attract and retain customers.

The increasing accessibility of information in the digital era has accelerated the dissemination of messages. In the context of the rampant circulation of illegal cigarettes in society, the Mojokerto Regency Government is striving to address this issue by launching the “Crackdown on Illegal Cigarettes” campaign. The aim of this study is to clarify the message framework used to understand how news about “Crackdown on Illegal Cigarettes” is reported on the mojokertokab.go.id website. This research is a qualitative descriptive study utilizing Robert N. Entman’s framing analysis model, which includes: identifying the problem, diagnosing its causes, assessing the moral implications, and proposing solutions. Data collection methods include documentation and literature review, with the object of the study being news coverage related to the “crackdown on smuggled cigarettes.” The findings of this study indicate that the news coverage of the “Crackdown on Illegal Cigarettes” on the mojokertokab.go.id website emphasizes the importance of supporting legal cigarettes because they contribute to public welfare through the Tobacco Excise Sharing Fund (DBHCT) program. Therefore, minimizing the circulation and sale of illegal tobacco is crucial to ensure that DBHCT can be utilized optimally, thereby enhancing overall community welfare.

The young generation is currently in a state of emergency considering that the smoking phenomenon has spread to remote areas, which has an impact and influence on children during their growth and development and the ecosystem for human survival is disrupted. The aim of writing this study is to provide understanding in forming awareness about the dangers of smoking for children with a contribution approach to Christian religious education. The method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative approach with a literature review method through books, journal articles and websites as references in data collection. The results show that the contribution of Christian religious education plays an important role in the process of preparing children to face life's challenges within the framework of Christian values and principles. In this case, it can involve the role of parents, society, churches, schools and other communities in strengthening children's understanding of the value of the body and the dangers of smoking. Thus, this can help children not become addicted to cigarettes and build a wall of resistance against consuming cigarettes.

That the purpose of this research is to find out about the concept of criminology in the circulation of non-tax cigarettes in Non-Free Trade Areas (outside the Area) as well as to know how the role of the government in minimizing the problem. That this article uses the method of juridic research normative and makes an approach to the law. The sources of data used for this research to be valid are laws, books, journal articles, as well as web pages with similar topics in this article about non-tax cigarettes. The results of this study can be concluded that the criminology of non-tax cigarette trafficking perpetrators is divided into three main parts: criminal biology, which is the reason for the perpetrator, criminal sociology that is the background of circularity that can be the driving force of the non-tariff cigarette traffic and criminal policy that is an action that gives the effect that no other perpetrates follow the traffic and the role of the government in minimizing the circulation of cigarettes is by carrying out both direct and indirect surveillance. In addition, the government can also socialize to the public about tax obligations.

The prevalence of active smokers in Indonesia continues to increase. Efforts to prevent smoking behavior in adolescence are very important to reduce long-term health risks. The purpose of this community service is to increase knowledge about the dangers of smoking. This community service was given to 50 students with counseling using leaflets and power points. In general, the implementation of this community service was categorized as successful and went well. There was an increase in knowledge about the content of cigarettes and the dangers of smoking after counseling.  

Cervical cancer is very dangerous because it can result in death, so it needs serious attention. One of the efforts to prevent cervical cancer in women of fertile age (WUS) is by conducting a visual inspection of acetic acid (IVA) test. This study aims to determine the factors that influence the low number of IVA examinations at the Margorejo Pati Community Health Center. Cervical cancer is the fourth highest cancer in women with an estimated 570,000 new cases in 2018 which represents 6.6% of all female cancers. The high mortality rate from cervical cancer globally can be reduced through prevention, early diagnosis, effective screening and treatment programs. As of 2016, VIA coverage in Indonesia was 4.34%, which is still far from the national target of 10% at the end of 2015. In Indonesia, cervical cancer is still the cancer with the second largest number of sufferers after breast cancer. The incidence of new cases of cervical cancer according to GLOBOCAN data, 2018 for women in Indonesia is around 32,469 cases (17.2%) with a death rate of 18,279 (8.8%). The Global Burden of Cancer Study (Globocan) from the World Health Organization (WHO) noted that the total cancer cases in Indonesia in 2020 reached 396,914 cases and the total deaths were 234,511 cases. According to the Indonesian Cancer Foundation (YKI), one of the causes of the high number of cancer cases in Indonesia is environmental conditions that continue to produce carcinogens, such as cigarettes, processed meat, etc. Other causes that also influence include the habit of staying up late, lack of exercise, and eating too much. As a form of cancer prevention and control in Indonesia, especially breast cancer and cervical cancer, the Ministry of Health has made several efforts such as early detection of breast cancer and cervical cancer in women aged 30-50 years using the Visual Inspection method with Acetic Acid (IVA).      

Article 56 of Law number 39 of 2007 concerning Excise states that "any person who hoards, stores, owns, sells, exchanges, obtains or gives excisable goods which he knows or suspects originates from a criminal act based on this law shall be punished with criminal imprisonment for a minimum of 1 (one) year and a maximum of 5 (five) years and a fine of at least twice the excise value and a maximum of 10 (ten) times the excise value that should be paid." The circulation of illegal cigarettes can reduce the amount of tax revenue from tobacco products by the government. The circulation of illegal cigarettes in society is a form of crime that still needs attention because it is easy for us to encounter it without realizing it. Some goods subject to excise are tobacco products, in the form of cigarettes. Cigarettes are the result of tobacco processing which is popular with the public. Due to the large demand for cigarette production by the public and the high excise tax imposed by the government, many individuals try to avoid paying cigarette excise. Law enforcement and criminal responsibility are the main studies in this research.

Electric cigarettes or what are often called vapes are a type of electronic nicotine delivery agent. In electric cigarettes what is inhaled does not come from dry tobacco leaves, but liquid. In some circles, it is said that electric cigarettes are considered safer than conventional cigarettes, apart from that, electric cigarettes are considered to be a technique for reducing smoking habits for users. The aim of the community service activities carried out for the teenagers of Persaudaraan Setia Hati Terate Ranting Tugu Semarang is to increase teenagers' knowledge of the dangers of electric cigarettes for health. Community service activities are carried out using the lecture method. Based on the community service activities that have been carried out, the results obtained are an increase in teenagers' knowledge of the dangers of electric cigarettes for health and the desire of teenagers who smoke to stop smoking.

Smokers in Indonesia are ranked third in the world. More than 60 million Indonesians smoke. Cigarette consumption in 2008 reached 240 billion cigarettes or 658 million cigarettes per heart. This means money worth around Rp. 330 billion are "burned" by smokers in a day (TCSC-IAKMI, 2012). In Indonesia, 36.2% of boys and 4.3% of girls (i.e. 20.3% of all students) are users of smoked and/or smokeless tobacco. The initial age of smoking initiation for 43.2% was 12-13 years. Of smokers, 81.8% stated that they had tried to quit smoking in the last 12 months. Of the 88.2% of smokers who want to quit, only 24% have received help from a smoking cessation program or professional (WHO-SEARO, 2014). This community service activity was carried out on Saturday, April 18 2024 from 08.30 to 11.00 WITA. The service process is carried out using a collective counseling mechanism using education and socialization methods with lectures and joint discussions. This service also involved 10 fourth semester students. The conclusion of this community service is that by providing education to children about the harmful effects of tobacco, it can increase caregivers' knowledge and it is hoped that caregivers can prevent children from being exposed to cigarette smoke. Other service providers are advised to develop training topics and training models to increase public awareness, especially about smoking prevention.