Relationship Perception Male Teenagers of the Dangers Smoking and Warning on the Cigarette Packages of Male Teenagers and Behavior Smoking in Palembang

Background: Inclusion of the dangers smoking and warning on the cigarette packages generate multiple views in society, especially among teenagers, because teenagers are easily affected by something new, unique, and interesting. The aim of study to know the perception of the dangers smoking and warning on the cigarette packages of male teenagers about behavior smoking in Palembang. Method: The method of this study is quantitative with cross sectional study. The population of this study is male teenagers in Palembang are selected as the samples by using multistage random sampling. The data collection was done through interview method by using questionnaire. The data analysis technique with multiple logistic regression test. Result: Statistics test showed that the variables associated with the smoking behavior was perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, and cues to actio), while the variable that was not associated with the smoking behavior is variable self efficacy (p=0,734). The result multivariate analysis showed that the variable that most influence on smoking behavior was length of perceived susceptibility. Conclusion: The study concluded perceived susceptibility, perceived benefits, and perceived barriers are risks factors for male teenagers about behavior smoking in Palembang. Attention from the family is needed to reduce smoking behavior, especially among teenagers