![]() ![]() The academic environment in the class may be improved if older students are invited to share their views and particularly their ways of reasoning. Reduction or discontinuation of smoking is of high importance for good academic achievement among these target groups. In this study, increased odds of good academic performance were observed among students reported to be non-smokers, adults, and medical/health science students. Students who didn’t smoke cigarettes were three times more likely to score good academic grades compared to those who smoke (AOR = 3.15, 95% CI = 1.21-7.30). Students aged between 20 and 24 years (AOR = 0.43, 95% CI = 0.22-0.91), and medical/ health faculty (AOR = 2.46, 95% CI = 1.45-4.20) were significant associates of good academic performance. Resultįour hundred six (66%) of students had a good academic performance. ![]() Smoking, age, and field of study were significantly associated with academic performance. Bivariable and multivariable data analysis were computed and a p-value of ≤0.05 was considered statistically significant. Data were cleaned and entered into Epi-Data version 4.6 and exported to SPSS version 25 software for analysis. A multistage sampling technique was applied to select study participants. A total of 659 students were enrolled and data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from December 1 to 28, 2020. Thus, the study aimed to identify the determinants of academic performance among university students in Southern Ethiopia. However, the trend of graduating students is not proportional to the trend of enrolled students and an increasing number of students commit readmission, suggesting that they did not perform well in their academics. Students are also expected to spend much of their time on their education and need to graduate with good academic results. Education plays a pivotal role in producing qualified human power that accelerates economic development and solves the real problems of a community. ![]()
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