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Electro membrane extraction followed by low-density solvent based ultrasound-assisted emulsification microextraction combined with derivatization for determining chlorophenols and analysis by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry	2012	Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore 117543, Singapore.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of chromatography.A Periodical, Abbrev. J.Chromatogr.A Pub Date Free Form 22-Jun Volume 1243 Issue Start Page 14 Other Pages 22 Notes LR: 20131121; CI: Copyright (c) 2012; JID: 9318488; 0 (Chlorophenols); 0 (Emulsions); 0 (Membranes, Artificial); 0 (Water Pollutants, Chemical); 059QF0KO0R (Water); NV1779205D (1-Octanol); 2012/03/01 [received]; 2012/04/23 [revised]; 2012/04/23 [accepted] Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1873-3778; 0021-9673 Accession Number PMID: 22579488 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.chroma.2012.04.054 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22579488 Abstract A highly efficient and simple two-step method, electro membrane extraction (EME) followed by low-density solvent based ultrasound-assisted emulsification microextraction (EME-LDS-USAEME) combined with derivatization and analysis by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), was developed for the determination of trace level chlorophenols in environmental water samples. In the first step, the analytes were extracted, under electrical potential, from the sample solution into the acceptor solution, which was held in a polypropylene membrane sheet with 1-octanol as the supported liquid membrane. The acceptor solution from the first step was then employed as the sample solution for the second step of LDS-USAEME. In this step, the target analytes were extracted into a solvent with lower density than water that was dispersed in the sample solution with the assistance of ultrasound. The extract was separated from the sample solution by centrifugation and collected as the upper layer. Finally, the extract with a derivatization reagent were injected into a GC-MS system for analysis. Six chlorophenols, 2-chlorophenol, 4-chlorophenol, 2,3-dichlorophenol, 2,4-dichlorophenol, 2,4,6-trichlorophenol and pentachlorophenol were selected here as model compounds for developing and evaluating the method. Several factors influencing the extraction and derivatization were investigated. With the EME-LDS-USAEME procedure, high enrichment factors of up to 2198 were achieved. Under the most favorable conditions, good limits of detection (down to 0.005 mug/L), linearity (from 0.05-10 to 0.2-10 mug/L, depending on the analytes), and repeatability of extraction (RSDs below 9.7%, n=5) were obtained. The proposed method was applied to determine chlorophenols in drainwater samples. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier B.V Data Source Authors Guo,L., Lee,H.K. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20120501 PMCID Editors
Exposure of pregnant women to waterpipe and cigarette smoke	2013	Department of Community Medicine and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan. a zab_mohammed@hu.edu.jo	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Periodical, Abbrev. Nicotine Tob.Res. Pub Date Free Form Jan Volume 15 Issue 1 Start Page 231 Other Pages 237 Notes LR: 20150225; GR: R01-CA120142/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R03-TW008371/TW/FIC NIH HHS/United States; JID: 9815751; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); OID: NLM: PMC3524068; 2012/05/09 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1469-994X; 1462-2203 Accession Number PMID: 22573726 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1093/ntr/nts119 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22573726 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Throughout the Eastern Mediterranean region, tobacco is used primarily in 2 forms: cigarette smoking and waterpipe smoking. Despite the fact that tobacco use is considered as a global public health threat, waterpipe smoking is reported to be growing in popularity, particularly among women. The objectives of this study are to determine the prevalence and patterns of cigarette, waterpipe, and passive smoking among pregnant women in Jordan, and to assess their perception of harmful effects of cigarette and waterpipe smoking. METHODS: A total of 500 pregnant women were randomly recruited from maternity clinics in North and Middle of Jordan and surveyed regarding exposure to waterpipe tobacco and cigarette smoking. RESULTS: The results showed that 7.9% of women were current cigarette smokers and 8.7% were current waterpipe smokers. About 82.4% of all women reported that they are exposed to cigarette smoke and 32.8% reported that they are exposed to waterpipe smoke. The most common place where women are exposed to cigarette and waterpipe smoke was their house (50.4% and 48.7%, respectively) followed by public places (31.4% and 21.4%, respectively). In addition, the husband was the main source for exposure to cigarette and waterpipe smoke (48.5% and 42.7%, respectively). Approximately, 74% of women believed that cigarette smoking is addictive, whereas only 55.1% reported that waterpipe smoking leads to addiction. CONCLUSIONS: Exposure of pregnant women to tobacco smoke is a public health problem in Jordan that requires immediate action. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Azab,M., Khabour,O.F., Alzoubi,K.H., Anabtawi,M.M., Quttina,M., Khader,Y., Eissenberg,T. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20120509 PMCID PMC3524068 Editors
Tobacco-specific nitrosamine exposures in smokers and nonsmokers exposed to cigarette or waterpipe tobacco smoke	2013	Department of Public Health, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt. gnasr@theunion.org	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Periodical, Abbrev. Nicotine Tob.Res. Pub Date Free Form Jan Volume 15 Issue 1 Start Page 130 Other Pages 138 Notes LR: 20150225; JID: 9815751; 0 (4-((methylnitrosoamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)but-1-yl)beta-omega-glucosiduronic acid); 0 (4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butan-1-ol); 0 (Carcinogens); 0 (Glucuronates); 0 (Nitrosamines); 0 (Pyridines); 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollut Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1469-994X; 1462-2203 Accession Number PMID: 22573723 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; IM DOI 10.1093/ntr/nts099 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22573723 Abstract INTRODUCTION: The causal relationship between tobacco smoking and a variety of cancers is attributable to the carcinogens that smokers inhale, including tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs). We aimed to assess the exposure to TSNAs in waterpipe smokers (WPS), cigarette smokers (CS), and nonsmoking females exposed to tobacco smoke. METHODS: We measured 2 metabolites, 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanol (NNAL) and its glucuronides (NNAl-Gluc) in the urine of males who were either current CS or WPS, and their wives exposed to either cigarette or waterpipe smoke in a sample of 46 subjects from rural Egypt. RESULTS: Of the 24 current male smokers, 54.2% were exclusive CS and 45.8% were exclusive WPS. Among wives, 59.1% reported exposure to cigarette smoke and 40.9% to waterpipe smoke. The geometric mean of urinary NNAL was 0.19 +/- 0.60 pmol/ml urine (range 0.005-2.58) in the total sample. Significantly higher levels of NNAL were observed among male smokers of either cigarettes or waterpipe (0.89 +/- 0.53 pmol/ml, range 0.78-2.58 in CS and 0.21-1.71 in WPS) compared with nonsmoking wives (0.04 +/- 0.18 pmol/ml, range 0.01-0.60 in CS wives, 0.05-0.23 in WPS wives, p = .000). Among males, CS had significantly higher levels of NNAL compared with WPS (1.22 vs. 0.62; p = .007). However, no significant difference was detected in NNAL levels between wives exposed to cigarette smoke or waterpipe smoke. CONCLUSIONS: Cigarette smokers levels of NNAL were higher than WPS levels in males. Exposure to tobacco smoke was evident in wives of both CS and WPS. Among WPS, NNAL tended to increase with increasing numbers of hagars smoked/day. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Radwan,G., Hecht,S.S., Carmella,S.G., Loffredo,C.A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20120509 PMCID PMC3524061 Editors
Results of a feasibility and acceptability trial of an online smoking cessation program targeting young adult nondaily smokers	2012	Department of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, Emory University School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA. cjberg@emory.edu	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of environmental and public health Periodical, Abbrev. J.Environ.Public.Health. Pub Date Free Form Volume 2012 Issue Start Page 248541 Other Pages Notes LR: 20150225; GR: 1K07CA139114-01A1/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: K07 CA139114/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; JID: 101516361; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); OID: NLM: PMC3335250; 2011/12/01 [received]; 2012/02/07 [accepted]; 2012/04/09 [epublish]; ppubli Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1687-9813; 1687-9805 Accession Number PMID: 22570666 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1155/2012/248541 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22570666 Abstract Despite increases in nondaily smoking among young adults, no prior research has aimed to develop and test an intervention targeting this group. Thus, we aimed to develop and test the feasibility, acceptability, and potential effectiveness of an online intervention targeting college student nondaily smokers. We conducted a one-arm feasibility and acceptability trial of a four-week online intervention with weekly contacts among 31 college student nondaily smokers. We conducted assessments at baseline (B), end of treatment (EOT), and six-week followup (FU). We maintained a 100% retention rate over the 10-week period. Google Analytics data indicated positive utilization results, and 71.0% were satisfied with the program. There were increases (P Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Berg,C.J., Schauer,G.L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20120409 PMCID PMC3335250 Editors
Predictors of initiation of hookah tobacco smoking: a one-year prospective study of first-year college women	2012	Center for Health and Behavior and Department of Psychology, 430 Huntington Hall, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13244, USA. rlfielde@syr.edu	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Psychology of addictive behaviors : journal of the Society of Psychologists in Addictive Behaviors Periodical, Abbrev. Psychol.Addict.Behav. Pub Date Free Form Dec Volume 26 Issue 4 Start Page 963 Other Pages 968 Notes LR: 20150225; CI: 2013; GR: R21 AA018257/AA/NIAAA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R21-AA018257/AA/NIAAA NIH HHS/United States; JID: 8802734; NIHMS403018; OID: NLM: NIHMS403018; OID: NLM: PMC3524335; 2012/05/07 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1939-1501; 0893-164X Accession Number PMID: 22564201 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; IM DOI 10.1037/a0028344 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22564201 Abstract Hookah tobacco smoking has become increasingly prevalent among American college students over the past decade. Hookah smoking is associated with poor health outcomes and exposes users to high levels of nicotine, carbon monoxide, and smoke. Research on the correlates of hookah use has begun to emerge, but all studies thus far have been cross-sectional. Little is known about hookah use during the transition to college, psychosocial factors related to hookah smoking, or prospective predictors of hookah initiation and frequency of use. This longitudinal cohort study examined risk and protective factors predicting initiation of hookah tobacco smoking during the first year of college. First-year female college students (n = 483; 64% White) provided data on demographic, behavioral, and psychosocial variables and precollege hookah use at baseline; they then completed 12 monthly online surveys about their hookah use from September 2009 to August, 2010. Among the 343 participants who did not report precollege use, 79 (23%) initiated hookah tobacco smoking during the year after college entry. Zero-inflated negative binomial regression showed that alcohol use predicted the likelihood of initiating hookah use; impulsivity, social comparison orientation, and marijuana use predicted the frequency of hookah use. These findings suggest that hookah prevention and intervention efforts may need to address other forms of substance use as well as hookah use. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher APA, all rights reserved Data Source Authors Fielder,R.L., Carey,K.B., Carey,M.P. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20120507 PMCID PMC3524335 Editors
Irritable bowel syndrome, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and dyspepsia: overlap analysis using loglinear models	2012	Research Center for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Arab journal of gastroenterology : the official publication of the Pan-Arab Association of Gastroenterology Periodical, Abbrev. Arab J.Gastroenterol. Pub Date Free Form Mar Volume 13 Issue 1 Start Page 20 Other Pages 23 Notes LR: 20151119; CI: Copyright (c) 2012; JID: 101298363; 2011/08/23 [received]; 2011/12/28 [revised]; 2012/02/29 [accepted]; 2012/04/05 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Egypt ISSN/ISBN 2090-2387; 1687-1979 Accession Number PMID: 22560820 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.ajg.2012.02.005 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22560820 Abstract BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and dyspepsia are three most important gastrointestinal disorders which occur frequently together in patients. This study aims to assess the association between IBS, GERD and dyspepsia by using loglinear model analysis. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional household survey, the purpose of which was to find the prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms, disorders and the related factors, has been done from May 2006 to December 2007 in Tehran province, Iran. Subjects were interviewed by trained personnel. GERD was diagnosed as the experience of heartburn and/or acid regurgitation at least once a week for the last 3 months. IBS and dyspepsia were diagnosed according to the Rome III criteria. Loglinear models were applied to investigate the simultaneous association between IBS, GERD and dyspepsia. RESULTS: 77.9% of IBS patients had dyspepsia symptoms and 74.7% had GERD symptoms as well at the same time. As for the other two symptoms, 66% of GERD patients were also suffering from dyspepsia. CONCLUSIONS: These three symptoms frequently overlap; the overlap is systematic and not by chance or random. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Arab Journal of Gastroenterology. Published by Elsevier Ltd Data Source Authors Pourhoseingholi,A., Vahedi,M., Pourhoseingholi,M.A., Ashtari,S., Moghimi-Dehkordi,B., Safaee,A., Zali,M.R. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20120405 PMCID Editors
Impact of smoking ban at indoor public places on indoor air quality	2012	Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey. nbilir@hacettepe.edu.tr	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tuberkuloz ve toraks Periodical, Abbrev. Tuberk.Toraks Pub Date Free Form Volume 60 Issue 1 Start Page 41 Other Pages 46 Notes JID: 0417364; 0 (Particulate Matter); 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); ppublish Place of Publication Turkey ISSN/ISBN 0494-1373; 0494-1373 Accession Number PMID: 22554365 Language tur SubFile English Abstract; Journal Article; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22554365 Abstract INTRODUCTION: This study aims at evaluation of the effect of smoke-free policy at hospitality workplaces on indoor air quality. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Study includes 151 hospitality venues (restaurants, cafes, bars and tea-houses) at eight provinces of Turkey. PM2.5 measurements were done at each of the venues three months prior to, and 4-5 months after the implementation of smoking ban at the same venues. Measurements were done using SidePak 2.5 by two engineers. During the 30 minutes of measurement, the device takes multiple samples, measures PM2.5 particles, and calculates the average value and standard deviation of the measurements. RESULTS: Using the measurement results two kinds of evaluation were done: in each province, increase/decrease after implementation for each of the venues included in the study was evaluated, and average PM2.5 values were calculated for provinces using the PM2.5 values of the venues in the province. The average PM2.5 values before the implementation were higher than the post implementation values in general. Nevertheless, in some provinces higher values were found during the second measurements, particularly at the restaurants. CONCLUSION: Therefore, there is need to enforce the smoking ban at the hospitality workplaces. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Bilir,N., Ozcebe,H. Original/Translated Title Kapali ortamda sigara icilmesinin yasaklanmasi uygulamasinin ic ortam hava kalitesine etkisi URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Concurrent use of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco in Minnesota	2012	Research Program, ClearWay Minnesota, 8011 34th Avenue South, Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55425, USA. rboyle@clearwaymn.org	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of environmental and public health Periodical, Abbrev. J.Environ.Public.Health. Pub Date Free Form Volume 2012 Issue Start Page 493109 Other Pages Notes LR: 20150225; JID: 101516361; OID: NLM: PMC3323852; 2011/10/01 [received]; 2011/12/09 [revised]; 2012/01/13 [accepted]; 2012/04/02 [epublish]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1687-9813; 1687-9805 Accession Number PMID: 22548091 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1155/2012/493109 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22548091 Abstract Cigarette smokers are being encouraged to use smokeless tobacco (SLT) in locations where smoking is banned. We examined state-wide data from Minnesota to measure changes over time in the use of SLT and concurrent use of cigarettes and SLT. The Minnesota Adult Tobacco Survey was conducted four times between 1999 and 2010 and has provided state-wide estimates of cigarette smoking, SLT use and concurrent use of SLT by smokers. The prevalence of SLT was essentially unchanged through 2007, then increased significantly between 2007 and 2010 (3.1% versus 4.3%, P Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Boyle,R.G., St Claire,A.W., Kinney,A.M., D'Silva,J., Carusi,C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20120402 PMCID PMC3323852 Editors
Trends in socioeconomic inequalities in smoking prevalence, consumption, initiation, and cessation between 2001 and 2008 in the Netherlands. Findings from a national population survey	2012	STIVORO Dutch Expert Centre on Tobacco Control, PO Box 16070, 2500 BB, The Hague, the Netherlands. gnagelhout@stivoro.nl	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full BMC public health Periodical, Abbrev. BMC Public Health Pub Date Free Form 18-May Volume 12 Issue Start Page 303 Other Pages 2458-12-303 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 100968562; OID: NLM: PMC3356226; 2012/02/03 [received]; 2012/04/26 [accepted]; 2012/05/18 [aheadofprint]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1471-2458; 1471-2458 Accession Number PMID: 22537139 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1186/1471-2458-12-303 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22537139 Abstract BACKGROUND: Widening of socioeconomic status (SES) inequalities in smoking prevalence has occurred in several Western countries from the mid 1970's onwards. However, little is known about a widening of SES inequalities in smoking consumption, initiation and cessation. METHODS: Repeated cross-sectional population surveys from 2001 to 2008 (n approximately 18,000 per year) were used to examine changes in smoking prevalence, smoking consumption (number of cigarettes per day), initiation ratios (ratio of ever smokers to all respondents), and quit ratios (ratio of former smokers to ever smokers) in the Netherlands. Education level and income level were used as indicators of SES and results were reported separately for men and women. RESULTS: Lower educated respondents were significantly more likely to be smokers, smoked more cigarettes per day, had higher initiation ratios, and had lower quit ratios than higher educated respondents. Income inequalities were smaller than educational inequalities and were not all significant, but were in the same direction as educational inequalities. Among women, educational inequalities widened significantly between 2001 and 2008 for smoking prevalence, smoking initiation, and smoking cessation. Among low educated women, smoking prevalence remained stable between 2001 and 2008 because both the initiation and quit ratio increased significantly. Among moderate and high educated women, smoking prevalence decreased significantly because initiation ratios remained constant, while quit ratios increased significantly. Among men, educational inequalities widened significantly between 2001 and 2008 for smoking consumption only. CONCLUSIONS: While inequalities in smoking prevalence were stable among Dutch men, they increased among women, due to widening inequalities in both smoking cessation and initiation. Both components should be addressed in equity-oriented tobacco control policies. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Nagelhout,G.E., de Korte-de Boer,D., Kunst,A.E., van der Meer,R.M., de Vries,H., van Gelder,B.M., Willemsen,M.C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20120518 PMCID PMC3356226 Editors
Cigarette packet warning labels can prevent relapse: findings from the International Tobacco Control 4-Country policy evaluation cohort study	2013	VicHealth Centre for Tobacco Control, The Cancer Council Victoria, Carlton, Victoria, Australia.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco control Periodical, Abbrev. Tob.Control Pub Date Free Form May Volume 22 Issue e1 Start Page e43 Other Pages 50 Notes LR: 20150225; GR: 57897/Canadian Institutes of Health Research/Canada; GR: 79551/Canadian Institutes of Health Research/Canada; GR: C312/A3726/Cancer Research UK/United Kingdom; GR: P01 CA138389/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: P01 CA138389/CA/NCI NIH HH Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1468-3318; 0964-4563 Accession Number PMID: 22535363 Language eng SubFile Evaluation Studies; Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2011-050254 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22535363 Abstract OBJECTIVES: To investigate the links between health warning labels (WLs) on cigarette packets and relapse among recently quit smokers. DESIGN: Prospective longitudinal cohort survey. SETTING: Australia, Canada, the UK and the USA. PARTICIPANTS: 1936 recent ex-smokers (44.4% male) from one of the first six waves (2002-2007) of the International Tobacco Control 4-Country policy evaluation survey, who were followed up in the next wave. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Whether participants had relapsed at follow-up (approximately 1 year later). RESULTS: In multivariate analysis, very frequent noticing of WLs among ex-smokers was associated with greater relapse 1 year later (OR: 1.52, 95% CI 1.11 to 2.09, p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Partos,T.R., Borland,R., Yong,H.H., Thrasher,J., Hammond,D. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20120425 PMCID PMC3963175 Editors

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