Table 4 Odds Ratios of determinants in the Dutch sample (SUNSET) compared to those in Surinamese sample (CVRFO), adjusted for age, ethnicity, education and religion

Positive affective attitude towards smoking

2.59

(1.05; 6.39)

Perceived no negative consequences of smoking

3.33

(1.31; 8.41)

Positive subjective norm of partner

6.49

(2.71; 15.56)

Positive subjective norm of family towards smoking

1.91

(0.89; 4.14)

Positive subjective norm of friends towards smoking

3.30

(1.50-7.25)

Perceived behavior of partner: smoker

1.70

(0.79-3.63)

Perceived behavior of family: half or more smokers

0.56

(0.27-1.16)

Perceived behavior of friends: half or more smokers

1.88

(0.88; 4.01)