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| Internet-based photoaging within Australian pharmacies to promote smoking cessation: randomized controlled trial | 2013 | Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, School of Pharmacy, Curtin University, Perth, Australia. O.Burford@curtin.edu.au | Read more... |
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Journal of medical Internet research
Periodical, Abbrev.
J.Med.Internet Res.
Pub Date Free Form
26-Mar
Volume
15
Issue
3
Start Page
e64
Other Pages
Notes
LR: 20150427; JID: 100959882; OID: NLM: PMC3636310; 2012/09/03 [received]; 2013/02/03 [accepted]; epublish
Place of Publication
Canada
ISSN/ISBN
1438-8871; 1438-8871
Accession Number
PMID: 23531984
Language
eng
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10.2196/jmir.2337 [doi]
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23531984
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BACKGROUND: Tobacco smoking leads to death or disability and a drain on national resources. The literature suggests that cigarette smoking continues to be a major modifiable risk factor for a variety of diseases and that smokers aged 18-30 years are relatively resistant to antismoking messages due to their widely held belief that they will not be lifelong smokers. OBJECTIVE: To conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a computer-generated photoaging intervention to promote smoking cessation among young adult smokers within a community pharmacy setting. METHODS: A trial was designed with 80% power based on the effect size observed in a published pilot study; 160 subjects were recruited (80 allocated to the control group and 80 to the intervention group) from 8 metropolitan community pharmacies located around Perth city center in Western Australia. All participants received standardized smoking cessation advice. The intervention group participants were also digitally photoaged by using the Internet-based APRIL Face Aging software so they could preview images of themselves as a lifelong smoker and as a nonsmoker. Due to the nature of the intervention, the participants and researcher could not be blinded to the study. The main outcome measure was quit attempts at 6-month follow-up, both self-reported and biochemically validated through testing for carbon monoxide (CO), and nicotine dependence assessed via the Fagerstrom scale. RESULTS: At 6-month follow-up, 5 of 80 control group participants (6.3%) suggested they had quit smoking, but only 1 of 80 control group participants (1.3%) consented to, and was confirmed by, CO validation. In the intervention group, 22 of 80 participants (27.5%) reported quitting, with 11 of 80 participants (13.8%) confirmed by CO testing. This difference in biochemically confirmed quit attempts was statistically significant (chi(2) 1=9.0, P=.003). A repeated measures analysis suggested the average intervention group smoking dependence score had also significantly dropped compared to control participants (P<.001 these="" differences="" remained="" statistically="" significant="" after="" adjustment="" for="" small="" in="" gender="" distribution="" and="" nicotine="" dependence="" between="" the="" groups.="" mean="" cost="" of="" implementing="" intervention="" was="" estimated="" at="" au="" per="" participant.="" incremental="" cost-effectiveness="" ratio="" additional="" quitter.="" that="" participants="" indicated="" they="" were="" willing="" to="" pay="" digital="" aging="" service="" conclusions:="" demonstrating="" detrimental="" effects="" on="" facial="" physical="" appearance="" by="" using="" a="" computer-generated="" simulation="" may="" be="" both="" effective="" cost-effective="" persuading="" young="" adult="" smokers="" quit.="" trial="" registration:="" australian="" new="" zealand="" clinical="" trials="" registry:="" actrn12609000885291="" https:="" webcite="" http:="">
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Burford,O., Jiwa,M., Carter,O., Parsons,R., Hendrie,D.
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20130326
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| Smoking water-pipe, chewing nass and prevalence of heart disease: a cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from the Golestan Cohort Study, Iran | 2013 | One Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY 10029, USA. | Read more... |
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Heart (British Cardiac Society)
Periodical, Abbrev.
Heart
Pub Date Free Form
Feb
Volume
99
Issue
4
Start Page
272
Other Pages
278
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LR: 20150325; GR: C20/A5860/Cancer Research UK/United Kingdom; GR: K01 TW009218/TW/FIC NIH HHS/United States; GR: K01TW009218/TW/FIC NIH HHS/United States; GR: ZIA CP000185-08/Intramural NIH HHS/United States; JID: 9602087; 0 (Plant Extracts); 64706-31-6
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1468-201X; 1355-6037
Accession Number
PMID: 23257174
Language
eng
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Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; AIM; IM
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10.1136/heartjnl-2012-302861 [doi]
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OBJECTIVE: Water-pipe and smokeless tobacco use have been associated with several adverse health outcomes. However, little information is available on the association between water-pipe use and heart disease (HD). Therefore, we investigated the association of smoking water-pipe and chewing nass (a mixture of tobacco, lime and ash) with prevalent HD. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. SETTING: Baseline data (collected in 2004-2008) from a prospective population-based study in Golestan Province, Iran. PARTICIPANTS: 50 045 residents of Golestan (40-75 years old; 42.4% men). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: ORs and 95% CIs from multivariate logistic regression models for the association of water-pipe and nass use with HD prevalence. RESULTS: A total of 3051 (6.1%) participants reported a history of HD, and 525 (1.1%) and 3726 (7.5%) reported ever water-pipe or nass use, respectively. Heavy water-pipe smoking was significantly associated with HD prevalence (highest level of cumulative use vs never use, OR=3.75; 95% CI 1.52 to 9.22; p for trend=0.04). This association persisted when using different cut-off points, when restricting HD to those taking nitrate compound medications, and among never cigarette smokers. There was no significant association between nass use and HD prevalence (highest category of use vs never use, OR=0.91; 95% CI 0.69 to 1.20). CONCLUSIONS: Our study suggests a significant association between HD and heavy water-pipe smoking. Although the existing evidence suggesting similar biological consequences of water-pipe and cigarette smoking make this association plausible, results of our study were based on a modest number of water-pipe users and need to be replicated in further studies.
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Islami,F., Pourshams,A., Vedanthan,R., Poustchi,H., Kamangar,F., Golozar,A., Etemadi,A., Khademi,H., Freedman,N.D., Merat,S., Garg,V., Fuster,V., Wakefield,J., Dawsey,S.M., Pharoah,P., Brennan,P., Abnet,C.C., Malekzadeh,R., Boffetta,P.
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20121220
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| Analysis of tobacco-related knowledge, attitude and related factors among college students in Guangzhou city | 2013 | Guangzhou Health Education Institute, Guangzhou 510403, China. Email: xxhong315@qq.com.; Guangzhou Health Education Institute, Guangzhou 510403, China.; Guangzhou Health Education Institute, Guangzhou 510403, China.; Guangzhou Health Education Institute, | Read more... |
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Zhonghua yu fang yi xue za zhi [Chinese journal of preventive medicine]
Periodical, Abbrev.
Zhonghua Yu Fang Yi Xue Za Zhi
Pub Date Free Form
Dec
Volume
47
Issue
12
Start Page
1128
Other Pages
1131
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LR: 20151119; JID: 7904962; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); ppublish
Place of Publication
China
ISSN/ISBN
0253-9624; 0253-9624
Accession Number
PMID: 24529273
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chi
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate tobacco-related knowledge, attitudes and analyze related factors among the college students in Guangzhou. METHODS: In May 2012, 11 593 college students from six universities in Guangzhou were selected and investigated by stratified cluster random sampling.Investigation content includes social demographic information, smoking behaviors, tobacco-related knowledge and attitudes. Chi-square test was used to analyze the difference about knowledge of harm of tobacco and awareness of tobacco control related legislation as well as tobacco-related attitudes between smokers and non-smokers. Factors on tobacco-related knowledge were analyzed by using rank sum test. RESULTS: Current smoking rate among undergraduates was 6.1% (706/11 593) , 11.5% (622/5388) for males and 1.4% (84/6205) for females. The awareness rate of that smoking addiction was a chronic disease in non-smokers(82.6%, 8954/10 836) was higher than that in smokers (73.1%, 509/696) (chi(2) = 40.09, P
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Xu,X.H., Chen,J.W., Sun,A., He,Z.J.
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| Predictors of quit attempts and successful quit attempts in a nationally representative sample of smokers | 2013 | Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University, New York State Psychiatric Institute, 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032, USA. raffulc@nyspi.columbia.edu | Read more... |
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Addictive Behaviors
Periodical, Abbrev.
Addict.Behav.
Pub Date Free Form
Apr
Volume
38
Issue
4
Start Page
1920
Other Pages
1923
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LR: 20150219; CI: Copyright (c) 2013; GR: CA0133050/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: DA019606/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: DA023200/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: DA023973/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: K02 DA023200/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United S
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1873-6327; 0306-4603
Accession Number
PMID: 23380497
Language
eng
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10.1016/j.addbeh.2012.12.019 [doi]
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23380497
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Although most current smokers report that they would like to quit, most quit attempts fail suggesting that predictors of quitting attempts may differ from those of successful attempts. We examined sociodemographic and clinical predictors of quit attempts and successful quit attempts in a nationally representative sample of US adults. Data was collected in 2001-2002 (Wave 1) and 2004-2005 (Wave 2). Almost 40% of individuals who had not previously attempted to quit, tried to quit over the next three years; only 4.6% of those who tried had succeeded at the time of the evaluation. Hispanics, Asians, individuals with high income, and those with college education were less likely to attempt to quit, whereas those with daily nicotine use, younger age at first use and most symptoms of dependence were more likely to do so. Having an educational level below high school and older age at first nicotine use were predictors of successful quitting. Despite relatively high rates of quit attempts, rates of success are extremely low, indicating a gap between the public health need of decreasing tobacco use, and existing means to achieve it. Although there is a need to encourage people to quit tobacco, there may be an equally large need to develop more effective interventions that increase the rate of successful quit attempts.
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Elsevier Ltd
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Rafful,C., Garcia-Rodriguez,O., Wang,S., Secades-Villa,R., Martinez-Ortega,J.M., Blanco,C.
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Date of Electronic
20130104
PMCID
PMC3578080
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| The effectiveness of a Web-based personalized feedback and social norms alcohol intervention on United Kingdom university students: randomized controlled trial | 2013 | Academic Unit of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom. B.M.Bewick@leeds.ac.uk. | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Journal of medical Internet research
Periodical, Abbrev.
J.Med.Internet Res.
Pub Date Free Form
24-Jul
Volume
15
Issue
7
Start Page
e137
Other Pages
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LR: 20150423; JID: 100959882; OID: NLM: PMC3742391; OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/02/19 [received]; 2013/05/23 [accepted]; 2013/05/10 [revised]; epublish
Place of Publication
Canada
ISSN/ISBN
1438-8871; 1438-8871
Accession Number
PMID: 23883616
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
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10.2196/jmir.2581 [doi]
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23883616
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BACKGROUND: Alcohol consumption in the student population continues to be cause for concern. Building on the established evidence base for traditional brief interventions, interventions using the Internet as a mode of delivery are being developed. Published evidence of replication of initial findings and ongoing development and modification of Web-based personalized feedback interventions for student alcohol use is relatively rare. The current paper reports on the replication of the initial Unitcheck feasibility trial. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of Unitcheck, a Web-based intervention that provides instant personalized feedback on alcohol consumption. It was hypothesized that use of Unitcheck would be associated with a reduction in alcohol consumption. METHODS: A randomized control trial with two arms (control=assessment only; intervention=fully automated personalized feedback delivered using a Web-based intervention). The intervention was available week 1 through to week 15. Students at a UK university who were completing a university-wide annual student union electronic survey were invited to participate in the current study. Participants (n=1618) were stratified by sex, age group, year of study, self-reported alcohol consumption, then randomly assigned to one of the two arms, and invited to participate in the current trial. Participants were not blind to allocation. In total, n=1478 (n=723 intervention, n=755 control) participants accepted the invitation. Of these, 70% were female, the age ranged from 17-50 years old, and 88% were white/white British. Data were collected electronically via two websites: one for each treatment arm. Participants completed assessments at weeks 1, 16, and 34. Assessment included CAGE, a 7-day retrospective drinking diary, and drinks consumed per drinking occasion. RESULTS: The regression model predicted a monitoring effect, with participants who completed assessments reducing alcohol consumption over the final week. Further reductions were predicted for those allocated to receive the intervention, and additional reductions were predicted as the number of visits to the intervention website increased. CONCLUSIONS: Unitcheck can reduce the amount of alcohol consumed, and the reduction can be sustained in the medium term (ie, 19 weeks after intervention was withdrawn). The findings suggest self-monitoring is an active ingredient to Web-based personalized feedback.
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Bewick,B.M., West,R.M., Barkham,M., Mulhern,B., Marlow,R., Traviss,G., Hill,A.J.
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Date of Electronic
20130724
PMCID
PMC3742391
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| A qualitative exploration of young adult smokers' responses to novel tobacco warnings | 2013 | University of Otago, P O Box 56, Dunedin, New Zealand. janet.hoek@otago.ac.nz | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
BMC public health
Periodical, Abbrev.
BMC Public Health
Pub Date Free Form
25-Jun
Volume
13
Issue
Start Page
609
Other Pages
2458-13-609
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LR: 20150423; JID: 100968562; OID: NLM: PMC3694466; 2013/02/01 [received]; 2013/06/18 [accepted]; 2013/06/25 [aheadofprint]; epublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1471-2458; 1471-2458
Accession Number
PMID: 23800292
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
DOI
10.1186/1471-2458-13-609 [doi]
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23800292
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BACKGROUND: Despite reduced smoking among adolescents, smoking prevalence peaks among young adults aged 18-30, many of whom believe themselves exempt from the health risks of smoking shown in warning labels. We explored how young adult smokers perceived warnings featuring proximal risks, and whether these encouraged cessation more effectively than traditional health messages. METHODS: We conducted in-depth interviews with 17 young adult smokers and explored their perceptions of current warnings as well as novel warnings representing short-term health consequences; immediate social risks, and tobacco's toxicity (denormalizing tobacco as an everyday product). We used a thematic analysis approach to explore how participants rationalized existing warnings and interpreted the novel messages. RESULTS: Participants considered the immediate social and physiological benefits they gained from smoking outweighed the distal risks shown in health warnings, which they regarded as improbable and irrelevant. Of the novel warnings, those presenting immediate social risks altered the balance of gains and losses young adults associated with smoking; however, those presenting short-term health risks or depicting tobacco as a toxin were less effective. CONCLUSIONS: Participants regarded warnings featuring proximal social risks as more salient and they were less likely to rationalise these as irrelevant. Social risk messages merit further investigation to examine their potential as a complement to traditional health warnings.
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Hoek,J., Hoek-Sims,A., Gendall,P.
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Date of Electronic
20130625
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PMC3694466
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| Action to stop smoking in suspected tuberculosis (ASSIST) in Pakistan: a cluster randomized, controlled trial | 2013 | University of York, York YO10 5DD, United Kingdom. kamran.siddiqi@york.ac.uk | Read more... |
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Annals of Internal Medicine
Periodical, Abbrev.
Ann.Intern.Med.
Pub Date Free Form
7-May
Volume
158
Issue
9
Start Page
667
Other Pages
675
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LR: 20131121; ISRCTN/ISRCTN08829879; JID: 0372351; 01ZG3TPX31 (Bupropion); ppublish
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1539-3704; 0003-4819
Accession Number
PMID: 23648948
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; AIM; IM
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10.7326/0003-4819-158-9-201305070-00006 [doi]
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23648948
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BACKGROUND: Tobacco use is responsible for a large proportion of the total disease burden from tuberculosis. Pakistan is one of the 10 high-burden countries for both tuberculosis and tobacco use. OBJECTIVE: To assess the effectiveness of a behavioral support intervention and bupropion in achieving 6-month continuous abstinence in adult smokers with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis. DESIGN: Cluster randomized, controlled trial. (Current Controlled Trials: ISRCTN08829879) SETTING: Health centers in the Jhang and Sargodha districts in Pakistan. PATIENTS: 1955 adult smokers with suspected tuberculosis. INTERVENTION: Health centers were randomly assigned to provide 2 brief behavioral support sessions (BSS), BSS plus 7 weeks of bupropion therapy (BSS+), or usual care. MEASUREMENTS: The primary end point was continuous abstinence at 6 months after the quit date and was determined by carbon monoxide levels in patients. Secondary end points were point abstinence at 1 and 6 months. RESULTS: Both treatments led to statistically significant relative risks (RRs) for abstinence compared with usual care (RR for BSS+, 8.2 [95% CI, 3.7 to 18.2]; RR for BSS, 7.4 [CI, 3.4 to 16.4]). Equivalence between the treatments could not be established. In the BSS+ group, 275 of 606 patients (45.4% [CI, 41.4% to 49.4%]) achieved continuous abstinence compared with 254 of 620 (41.0% [CI, 37.1% to 45.0%]) in the BSS group and 52 of 615 (8.5% [CI, 6.4% to 10.9%]) in the usual care group. There was substantial heterogeneity of program effects across clusters. LIMITATIONS: Imbalances in the urban and rural proportions and smoking habits among treatment groups, and inability to confirm adherence to bupropion treatment and validate longer-term abstinence or the effect of smoking cessation on tuberculosis outcomes. CONCLUSION: Behavioral support alone or in combination with bupropion is effective in promoting cessation in smokers with suspected tuberculosis. PRIMARY FUNDING SOURCE: International Development Research Centre.
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Siddiqi,K., Khan,A., Ahmad,M., Dogar,O., Kanaan,M., Newell,J.N., Thomson,H.
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| Czech adolescent smokers: unhappy to smoke but unable to quit | 2013 | Centre for Tobacco-Dependent Patients, 3rd Medical Department, 1st Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic. | Read more... |
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The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
Periodical, Abbrev.
Int.J.Tuberc.Lung Dis.
Pub Date Free Form
Jun
Volume
17
Issue
6
Start Page
842
Other Pages
846
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LR: 20151119; JID: 9706389; ppublish
Place of Publication
France
ISSN/ISBN
1815-7920; 1027-3719
Accession Number
PMID: 23676173
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
DOI
10.5588/ijtld.12.0753 [doi]
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23676173
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OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence of tobacco dependence among adolescents in the Czech Republic in 2010, their willingness to quit and knowledge about quitting options. METHODS: Primary, intermediate and secondary school students completed an anonymous questionnaire on tobacco use during a smoking prevention class, with a response rate of 100%. RESULTS: Of 1420 anonymous questionnaires analysed, 66.8% (n = 949) of respondents had ever tried smoking. More were from smoking (50.4%) than non-smoking (49.6%) families; there were no differences in sex. Most student smokers had experimented with cigarettes (94.6%), cigars (8%), marihuana cigarettes (4.6%) and water pipes (1.9%). At the time of the survey, 52.9% (520/949) of those who had ever tried smoking were current smokers, 30.3% smoked daily, 18.3% weekly and 4.2% less frequently. Only 20.5% of smokers had not considered quitting, and 66.9% had tried unsuccessfully to quit. Withdrawal symptoms were experienced by 24.5% (123/502) of the current smokers, indicating a high level of nicotine dependence in this age group. The majority (346/467, 74.1%) of the current smokers said they would stop smoking immediately on their own. Only a few would seek help at a pharmacy (4.9%), 3.4% would ask their doctor and 1.7% their parents. CONCLUSIONS: Tobacco dependence is prevalent among Czech adolescents. The majority of smokers wanted to stop, but knowledge about smoking cessation and quitting assistance offered to smokers was low.
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Kralikova,E., Kmetova,A., Zvolska,K., Blaha,M., Bortlicek,Z.
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| Effect of environmental factors and fishing effort allocation on catch of the Spotted Eagle Ray Aetobatus narinari (Rajiformes: Myliobatidae) in Southern Gulf of Mexico | 2013 | Departamento de Aprovechamiento y Manejo de Recursos Acuaticos, El Colegio de la Frontera Sur (ECOSUR), Av. Rancho Poligono 2-A, Ciudad Industrial, Lerma, Campeche, Mexico, C.P. 24500. ocelycz@gmail.com | Read more... |
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Revista de biologia tropical
Periodical, Abbrev.
Rev.Biol.Trop.
Pub Date Free Form
Sep
Volume
61
Issue
3
Start Page
1341
Other Pages
1349
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JID: 0404267; ppublish
Place of Publication
Costa Rica
ISSN/ISBN
0034-7744; 0034-7744
Accession Number
PMID: 24027927
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spa
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Aetobatus narinari represents a fisheries target in Southern Gulf of Mexico, and it is currently considered a Near Threatened species by the IUCN red list. The information available of this batoid fish includes some biological and fishery aspects; nevertheless, little is known about the factors influencing on fishing operations and catches. In order to evaluate the effect of environmental factors and the fishing effort allocation by vessels on the target fishery of A. narinari in this area, a daily basis sampling was carried out on four small-scale vessels, from January to July 2009 (the entire fishing season), in two fishing localities (Campeche and Seybaplaya). A total of 896 rays were recorded from 280 fishing trips. A General Linear Model was used to predict the factors effect on the probability that fishing operations occurred, and on the probability for captures of at least one or three or five rays per vessel-trip. The probability that fishing operations occurred off Campeche was predicted by the lunar cycle, with the highest probability in the new moon period (66%) and a probability smaller than 35% for the other periods. The probability that fishing operations occurred off Seybaplaya was predicted by wind velocity, with higher probabilities at low wind velocity than at high wind velocity, and a 50% probability of fishing operations at 12-15 km/h. Catch rates off Seybaplaya were predicted by the vessel's factor (the effect of fishing effort allocation), the North wind season and sea surface temperature. The probability for captures of at least one and three rays per vessel-trip was predicted by the vessel's factor and the North wind season. One vessel had higher catch probability (83% for at least one ray and 43% for at least three rays) than the others (69 and 70% for at least one ray and 26% for at least three rays), and during the North wind season the catch probability was higher (96% for at least one ray and 72% for at least three rays) than out of that season (68% for at least one ray and 21% for at least three rays). The probability for capture at least five rays per vessel-trip was predicted by the sea surface temperature and the North wind season. At 23 degrees C the catch probability was of 49% and the probability gradually diminished to 4% at 28 degrees C, and during the North wind season the catch probability was higher (40%) than out of that season (7%). This study shows that some environmental factors and fishermen perceptions and experience (fishing effort allocation) influence on the catch rate of A. narinari, and that these factors must be considered in future studies on elasmobranch fisheries, mainly when comparisons between catch rates among seasons or regions are analyzed.
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Cuevas,E., Perez,J.C., Mendez,I.
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Efecto de factores ambientales y la asignacion del esfuerzo pesquero sobre las capturas de la raya Aetobatus narinari (Rajiformes: Myliobatidae) en el sur del Golfo de Mexico
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| A descriptive study of the perceptions and behaviors of waterpipe use by university students in the Western Cape, South Africa | 2013 | Department of Social Work, University of the Western Cape, Modderdam Road, Bellville, Cape Town 7435, South Africa. nicoletteroman@gmail.com. | Read more... |
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Tobacco induced diseases
Periodical, Abbrev.
Tob Induc Dis.
Pub Date Free Form
8-Feb
Volume
11
Issue
1
Start Page
4
Other Pages
11/4/9625
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LR: 20130416; JID: 101201591; OID: NLM: PMC3600009; 2012/10/15 [received]; 2013/02/04 [accepted]; 2013/02/08 [aheadofprint]; epublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
2070-7266; 1617-9625
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PMID: 23394683
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eng
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10.1186/1617-9625-11-4 [doi]
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BACKGROUND: Waterpipe smoking started as a cultural phenomenon but has become a social phenomenon. Hookah cafes are an increasingly popular venue for socializing. Studies suggest that waterpipe users perceive smoking the waterpipe as less addictive and harmful than cigarette smoking. The aim of this study was to assess the beliefs, and associated behaviours, regarding the health-risk of smoking the waterpipe. METHODS: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with a sample of first year students at a historically black university in the Western Cape, South Africa. A self-administered questionnaire was constructed from the College Health Behaviour Survey. The final sample was 389 university students, 64% (250) females and 36% (139) males. The sample had a mean age of 22.2 years (SD = 5.04). RESULTS: Waterpipe users perceived the health risks of smoking the waterpipe to be exaggerated (48%) and less addictive (58%) than non-users (13% and 17%, p<.001 additionally="" the="" findings="" confirm="" that="" waterpipe="" smoking="" is="" conducted="" in="" a="" social="" setting="" this="" included="" on="" campus="" family="" home="" at="" party="" friend="" place="" and="" restaurant="" of="" concern="" was="" majority="" users="" smoked="" daily="" basis="" tobacco="" mix="" easily="" available="" most="" common="" self-reported="" reason="" for="" relaxation.="" conclusion:="" as="" with="" previous="" studies="" results="" study="" false="" perception="" not="" health="" risk="" socially="" acceptable.="" raise="" concerns="" an="" awareness="" implications="" children.="" provide="" important="" information="" control="" substance="" abuse="" policies="" south="" africa.="" these="" highlight="" need="" further="" research="" to="" determine="" extent="" other="" universities="">
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Daniels,K.E., Roman,N.V.
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20130208
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