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| Environmental monitoring of complex hydrocarbon mixtures in water and soil samples after solid phase microextraction using PVC/MWCNTs nanocomposite fiber | 2013 | Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Azarbijan Shahid Madani University, 53714-161 Tabriz, Iran. Electronic address: matinchem@gmail.com. | Read more... |
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Chemosphere
Periodical, Abbrev.
Chemosphere
Pub Date Free Form
Nov
Volume
93
Issue
9
Start Page
1920
Other Pages
1926
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CI: Copyright (c) 2013; JID: 0320657; 0 (Nanotubes, Carbon); 0 (Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic); 0 (Soil); 0 (Soil Pollutants); 0 (Water Pollutants, Chemical); 9002-86-2 (Polyvinyl Chloride); OTO: NOTNLM; 2012/12/04 [received]; 2013/06/22 [revised]; 20
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1879-1298; 0045-6535
Accession Number
PMID: 23906812
Language
eng
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Journal Article; IM
DOI
10.1016/j.chemosphere.2013.06.072 [doi]
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PMID
23906812
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A novel nanocomposite based on incorporation of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) was prepared. Proposed nanocomposite was coated on stainless steel wire by deep coating. Composition of nanocomposite was optimized based on results of morphological studies using scanning electron microscopy. The best composition (83% MWCNTs:17% PVC) was applied as a solid phase microextraction fiber. Complex mixture of aromatic (BTEX) and aliphatic hydrocarbons (C5-C34) were selected as model analytes, and performance of proposed fiber in extraction of the studied compounds from water and soil samples was evaluated. Analytical merits of the method for water samples (LODs=0.10-1.10 ng L(-1), r(2)=0.9940-0.9994) and for soil samples (LODs=0.10-0.77 ng kg(-1), r(2)=0.9946-0.9994) showed excellent characteristics of it in ultra trace determination of petroleum type environmental pollutants. Finally, the method was used for determination of target analytes in river water, industrial effluent and soil samples.
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Elsevier Ltd
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Matin,A.A., Biparva,P., Gheshlaghi,M., Farhadi,K., Gheshlaghi,A.
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20130729
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| Evaluation of the conjunctival fungal flora and its susceptibility to antifungal agents in healthy horses in Switzerland | 2014 | Equine Department, Section of Ophthalmology, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 260, 8057, Zurich, Switzerland. | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Veterinary ophthalmology
Periodical, Abbrev.
Vet.Ophthalmol.
Pub Date Free Form
Jul
Volume
17 Suppl 1
Issue
Start Page
31
Other Pages
36
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CI: (c) 2013; JID: 100887377; 0 (Antifungal Agents); 304NUG5GF4 (Itraconazole); 7NNO0D7S5M (Miconazole); 7XU7A7DROE (Amphotericin B); 8VZV102JFY (Fluconazole); JFU09I87TR (Voriconazole); OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/08/02 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1463-5224; 1463-5216
Accession Number
PMID: 23910390
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
DOI
10.1111/vop.12088 [doi]
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PMID
23910390
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OBJECTIVE: To characterize the conjunctival fungal flora and to determine the susceptibility of 2 isolated molds to antifungal drugs in samples of 64 healthy horses from The National Stud in Switzerland. PROCEDURE: Conjunctival cytobrush samples were collected from both eyes of 64 ophthalmologically normal horses in August 2012 and subsequently cultured on Sabouraud's agar medium. Growing fungi were identified and counted. Etests or broth microdilution tests for Aspergillus fumigatus and Eurotium amstelodami were carried out to determine antifungal drug sensitivity. These species had previously been detected in samples from eyes with keratomycosis in Switzerland. Minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs) for voriconazole, fluconazole, itraconazole, amphotericin B, and miconazole were recorded. RESULTS: Fifty-nine of the horses were tested positive for fungal growth from at least one eye (92%). Eleven genera of fungi were identified. The most common fungal genera were Alternaria, Eurotium, Rhizopus, and Cladosporium. Aspergillus spp. and Penicillium spp. were isolated frequently, while no Fusarium spp. was found. In only 2 cases, yeasts were identified as Candida guilliermondii. For certain fungal species, the type of bedding and housing appeared to influence their prevalence. Susceptibility testing of A. fumigatus showed lowest MICs for voriconazole, E. amstelodami for voriconazole and itraconazole. High MICs for fluconazole were detected for all tested fungi while MICs for amphotericin B and miconazole were variable. CONCLUSIONS: A large range of fungal mold species was identified including A. fumigatus and E. amstelodami, which have been causative agents of keratomycosis in Switzerland. Best in vitro susceptibility results for these two species were obtained for voriconazole.
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American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
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Voelter-Ratson,K., Monod,M., Unger,L., Spiess,B.M., Pot,S.A.
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20130802
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| Direct-immersion solid-phase microextraction coupled to fast gas chromatography mass spectrometry as a purification step for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons determination in olive oil | 2013 | Dipartimento di Scienze degli Alimenti, University of Udine, via Sondrio 2/A, 33100 Udine, Italy. giopurcaro@gmail.com | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Journal of chromatography.A
Periodical, Abbrev.
J.Chromatogr.A
Pub Date Free Form
13-Sep
Volume
1307
Issue
Start Page
166
Other Pages
171
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LR: 20151119; CI: Copyright (c) 2013; JID: 9318488; 0 (Acetonitriles); 0 (Olive Oil); 0 (Plant Oils); 0 (Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic); C6V6S92N3C (Zirconium); S38N85C5G0 (zirconium oxide); Z072SB282N (acetonitrile); OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/02/11 [received
Place of Publication
Netherlands
ISSN/ISBN
1873-3778; 0021-9673
Accession Number
PMID: 23915642
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
DOI
10.1016/j.chroma.2013.07.068 [doi]
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23915642
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The aim of the present work was to optimize a preparation step for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in a fatty extract. Solid-phase microextraction is an easy preparation technique, which allows to minimize solvent consumption and reduce sample manipulation. A Carbopack Z/polydimethylsiloxane fiber, particularly suitable for extraction of planar compounds, was employed to extract polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from a hexane solution obtained after a previous extraction with acetonitrile from oil, followed by a liquid-liquid partition between acetonitrile and hexane. The proposed method was a rapid and sensitive solution to reduce the interference of triglycerides saving the column life and avoiding frequent cleaning of the mass spectrometer ion source. Despite the non-quantitative extraction of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from oil using acetonitrile, the signal-to-noise ratio was significantly improved obtaining a limit of detection largely below the performance criteria required by the European Union legislation.
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Elsevier B.V
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Purcaro,G., Picardo,M., Barp,L., Moret,S., Conte,L.S.
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Date of Electronic
20130723
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| Parental smoking patterns and their association with wheezing in children | 2013 | Universidade de Sao Paulo, Hospital das Clinicas, Instituto da Crianca, Faculdade de Medicina, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil. schvartsman@einstein.br | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
Periodical, Abbrev.
Clinics (Sao.Paulo)
Pub Date Free Form
Jul
Volume
68
Issue
7
Start Page
934
Other Pages
939
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LR: 20151119; JID: 101244734; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); K5161X06LL (Cotinine); OID: NLM: PMC3714778; 2013/02/17 [received]; 2013/03/10 [accepted]; ppublish
Place of Publication
Brazil
ISSN/ISBN
1980-5322; 1807-5932
Accession Number
PMID: 23917656
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
DOI
10.6061/clinics/2013(07)08 [doi]
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23917656
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate parental smoking patterns and their association with wheezing in children. METHODS: We performed a case-control study that included 105 children between 6 and 23 months of age who were divided into two groups: cases (children with 3 previous episodes of wheezing) and controls (healthy children without wheezing). The children's exposure to cigarette smoking was estimated using a questionnaire completed by the mothers and by the children's urinary cotinine levels. RESULTS: Based on both the questionnaire results and cotinine levels, exposure to cigarette smoking was higher in the households of cases in which the incidence of maternal smoking was significantly higher than that of paternal smoking. Children in this group were more affected by maternal smoking and by the total number of cigarettes smoked inside the house. Additionally, the questionnaire results indicated that the risk of wheezing was dose dependent. The presence of allergic components, such as atopic dermatitis and siblings with allergic rhinitis and asthma, greatly increased the odds ratio when wheezing was associated with cotinine levels. CONCLUSION: Children exposed to tobacco smoke have an increased risk of developing wheezing syndrome. This risk increases in association with the number of cigarettes smoked inside the house and the presence of other allergic components in the family.
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Schvartsman,C., Farhat,S.C., Schvartsman,S., Saldiva,P.H.
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PMC3714778
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| Use of conventional and novel smokeless tobacco products among US adolescents | 2013 | Center for Global Tobacco Control, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA 02115, USA. iagaku@post.harvard.edu | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Pediatrics
Periodical, Abbrev.
Pediatrics
Pub Date Free Form
Sep
Volume
132
Issue
3
Start Page
e578
Other Pages
86
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LR: 20150423; GR: 2R01 CA087477-09A2/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: 3R01 CA125224-03S1REV++/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; JID: 0376422; OID: NLM: PMC3876763; OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/08/05 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1098-4275; 0031-4005
Accession Number
PMID: 23918889
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; AIM; IM
DOI
10.1542/peds.2013-0843 [doi]
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PMID
23918889
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OBJECTIVES: To assess the prevalence and correlates of use of conventional and novel smokeless tobacco products among a national sample of US middle and high school students. METHODS: Data from the 2011 National Youth Tobacco Survey were analyzed to determine national estimates of current use of conventional ("chewing tobacco", "snuff," or "dip"), novel ("snus" and "dissolvable tobacco products"), and any smokeless tobacco products (novel and/or conventional products) within the past 30 days. RESULTS: The overall prevalence of current use of any smokeless tobacco product was 5.6% (n = 960). Among all students, 5.0% used chewing tobacco, snuff, or dip; 1.9% used snus; and 0.3% used dissolvable tobacco products. Among users of any smokeless tobacco, 64.0% used only conventional products, 26.8% were concurrent users of novel plus conventional products, whereas 9.2% exclusively used novel products. Approximately 72.1% of current any smokeless tobacco users concurrently smoked combustible tobacco products, and only 40.1% expressed an intention to quit all tobacco use. Regression analyses indicated that peer (adjusted odds ratio [aOR]: 9.56; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 7.14-12.80) and household (aOR: 3.32; 95% CI: 2.23-4.95) smokeless tobacco use were associated with smokeless tobacco use, whereas believing that all forms of tobacco are harmful was protective (aOR: 0.55; 95% CI: 0.38-0.79). CONCLUSIONS: Conventional smokeless tobacco products remain the predominant form of smokeless tobacco use. Most users of novel smokeless tobacco products also concurrently smoked combustible tobacco products. Smokeless tobacco use was associated with lower perception of harm from all tobacco products and protobacco social influences, indicating the need to change youth perceptions about the use of all tobacco products and to engage pediatricians in tobacco use prevention and cessation interventions.
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Agaku,I.T., Ayo-Yusuf,O.A., Vardavas,C.I., Alpert,H.R., Connolly,G.N.
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URL
Date of Electronic
20130805
PMCID
PMC3876763
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| Prevalence and association of perceived stress, substance use and behavioral addictions: a cross-sectional study among university students in France, 2009-2011 | 2013 | Rouen University Hospital, Clinical Investigation Center CIC 0204, 1 Rue de Germont, Rouen Cedex 76031, France. marie-pierre.tavolacci@chu-rouen.fr | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
BMC public health
Periodical, Abbrev.
BMC Public Health
Pub Date Free Form
6-Aug
Volume
13
Issue
Start Page
724
Other Pages
2458-13-724
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LR: 20151119; JID: 100968562; OID: NLM: PMC3750571; 2012/12/26 [received]; 2013/06/21 [accepted]; 2013/08/06 [aheadofprint]; epublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1471-2458; 1471-2458
Accession Number
PMID: 23919651
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
DOI
10.1186/1471-2458-13-724 [doi]
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PMID
23919651
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BACKGROUND: University students face multiple stressors such as academic overload, constant pressure to succeed, competition with peers as well as concerns about the future. Stress should not be considered on its own, but should be associated with potential risk behaviors leading to onset of substance use and related problems heightened during the university period. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of main substance use and behavioral addictions among students in higher education in France and to examine the relationship with perceived stress. METHODS: A self-administered questionnaire was filled out by university student volunteers from Upper Normandy (France) either by anonymous online questionnaire or by paper questionnaire. Data collected included socio-economic characteristics, Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), substance use (tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis) and hazardous behaviors: alcohol abuse problems, smoking, consumption of cannabis, eating disorders, and cyber addiction. RESULTS: A total of 1876 students were included. Mean PSS score was 15.9 (standard deviation = 7.2). Highly stressed students (4th quartile) were compared with lesser stressed students (1st quartile). A positive relation was observed between female gender, regular smokers, alcohol abuse problems, risk of cyberaddiction and especially eating disorders (AOR = 5.45, 95% CI = 3.42-8.69), and increasing PSS score. PSS score however, was not significantly related to the curriculum, regular alcohol use, drunkenness or binge drinking even after additional controlling for use of other substances. We found a significant negative association between stress and practice of sport: students with the most physical activity were less likely to report perceived stress (4th quartile: AOR = 0.57, 95% CI = 0.39-0.80). CONCLUSIONS: This cross-sectional study among university students in France revealed that perceived stress was associated not only with known risks such as alcohol misuse, but also with new risks such as eating disorders and cyber addiction. These results could help to develop preventive interventions focussing on these risk behaviors and subsequently improving stress coping capacity in this high-risk population.
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Tavolacci,M.P., Ladner,J., Grigioni,S., Richard,L., Villet,H., Dechelotte,P.
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Date of Electronic
20130806
PMCID
PMC3750571
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| Is drinking water a major route of human exposure to alkylphenol and bisphenol contaminants in France? | 2014 | Nancy Laboratory for Hydrology, Water Chemistry Department, Agence Nationale de Securite Sanitaire (ANSeS), 40 Rue Lionnois, 54 000, Nancy, France. | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology
Periodical, Abbrev.
Arch.Environ.Contam.Toxicol.
Pub Date Free Form
Jan
Volume
66
Issue
1
Start Page
86
Other Pages
99
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JID: 0357245; 0 (Benzhydryl Compounds); 0 (Drinking Water); 0 (Phenols); 0 (Water Pollutants, Chemical); MLT3645I99 (bisphenol A); 2013/03/29 [received]; 2013/07/15 [accepted]; 2013/08/07 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1432-0703; 0090-4341
Accession Number
PMID: 23921451
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
DOI
10.1007/s00244-013-9942-0 [doi]
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PMID
23921451
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The main objective of this study was to evaluate potential exposure of a significant part of the French population to alkylphenol and bisphenol contaminants due to water consumption. The occurrence of 11 alkylphenols and bisphenols was studied in raw water and treated water samples from public water systems. One sampling campaign was performed from October 2011 to May 2012. Sampling was equally distributed across 100 French departments. In total, 291 raw water samples and 291 treated water samples were analyzed in this study, representing approximately 20 % of the national water supply flow. The occurrence of the target compounds was also determined for 29 brands of bottled water (polyethylene terephthalate [PET] bottles, polycarbonate [PC] reusable containers, and aluminum cans [ACs]) and in 5 drinking water networks where epoxy resin has been used as coating for pipes. In raw water samples, the highest individual concentration was 1,430 ng/L for bisphenol A (BPA). Of the investigated compounds, nonylphenol (NP), nonylphenol 1-carboxylic acid (NP1EC), BPA, and nonylphenol 2-ethoxylate (NP2EO) predominated (detected in 18.6, 18.6, 14.4, and 10 % of samples, respectively). Geographical variability was observed with departments crossed by major rivers or with high population densities being more affected by contamination. In treated water samples, the highest individual concentration was 505 ng/L for NP. Compared with raw water, target compounds were found in lower amounts in treated water. This difference suggests a relative effectiveness of certain water treatments for the elimination of these pollutants; however, there is also their possible transformation by reaction with chlorine. No target compounds were found in drinking water pipes coated with epoxy resin, in PET bottled water, or in water from ACs. However, levels of BPA in PC bottled water ranged from 70 to 4,210 ng/L with greater level observed in newly manufactured bottles. 4-Tert-butylphenol was only detected in recently manufactured bottles. The values observed for the monitored compounds indicate that drinking water is most likely not the main source of exposure.
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Colin,A., Bach,C., Rosin,C., Munoz,J.F., Dauchy,X.
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Date of Electronic
20130807
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| Relationships among factual and perceived knowledge of harms of waterpipe tobacco, perceived risk, and desire to quit among college users | 2014 | Duke University School of Nursing, USA Isaac.lipkus@duke.edu.; Virginia Commonwealth University, USA.; Duke University Medical Center, USA.; University of Texas, USA.; Duke University School of Nursing, USA. | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Journal of health psychology
Periodical, Abbrev.
J.Health.Psychol.
Pub Date Free Form
Dec
Volume
19
Issue
12
Start Page
1525
Other Pages
1535
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LR: 20150601; CI: (c) The Author(s) 2013; GR: P30 DA023026/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: P30 DA023026/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 CA114389/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 CA114389/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; JID: 9703616; NIHMS6639
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1461-7277; 1359-1053
Accession Number
PMID: 23928987
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; IM
DOI
10.1177/1359105313494926 [doi]
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PMID
23928987
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Waterpipe tobacco smoking is increasing in the United States among college students. Through a web-based survey, we explored associations among factual and perceived knowledge, perceived risks and worry about harm and addiction, and desire to quit among 316 college waterpipe tobacco smoking users. Overall, factual knowledge of the harm of waterpipe tobacco smoking was poor, factual and perceived knowledge was weakly correlated, both forms of knowledge were related inconsistently to perceived risks and worry, and neither form of knowledge was associated with the desire to quit. Findings provide preliminary insights as to why knowledge gaps may not predict cessation among waterpipe users.
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Lipkus,I.M., Eissenberg,T., Schwartz-Bloom,R.D., Prokhorov,A.V., Levy,J.
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Date of Electronic
20130808
PMCID
PMC4358735
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| Knowledge and attitudes toward hookah usage among university students | 2013 | McKnight Brain Institute at University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA. | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Journal of American college health : J of ACH
Periodical, Abbrev.
J.Am.Coll.Health
Pub Date Free Form
Volume
61
Issue
6
Start Page
362
Other Pages
370
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LR: 20151119; JID: 8214119; ppublish
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1940-3208; 0744-8481
Accession Number
PMID: 23930750
Language
eng
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Journal Article; IM
DOI
10.1080/07448481.2013.818000 [doi]
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23930750
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OBJECTIVE: Hookah smoking is a popular form of tobacco use on university campuses. This study documented use, attitudes, and knowledge of hookah smoking among college students. PARTICIPANTS: The sample included 943 university students recruited between February 2009 and January 2010. Respondents (M age = 20.02) included 376 males, 533 females, and 34 who did not report sex. METHODS: An anonymous online questionnaire was completed by respondents. RESULTS: In this sample, 42.9% of college students had tried hookah, and 40% of those individuals had used it in the past 30 days. Students perceived fewer negative consequences of hookah smoking compared with cigarette smoking. Age, sex, racial background, marijuana/cigarette use, and perceptions of side effects were significantly associated with hookah use. CONCLUSIONS: University students are misinformed regarding the health consequences of hookah smoking. Programs aimed at education, prevention, and intervention for hookah use are needed to address this growing public health concern.
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Holtzman,A.L., Babinski,D., Merlo,L.J.
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| Investigating the self-reported behavior of drivers and their attitudes to traffic violations | 2013 | Department of Transportation Planning and Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 5, Iroon Polytechniou str, 15773, Zografou Campus, Greece. sophiav@central.ntua.gr | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Journal of Safety Research
Periodical, Abbrev.
J.Safety Res.
Pub Date Free Form
Sep
Volume
46
Issue
Start Page
1
Other Pages
11
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LR: 20151119; CI: Copyright (c) 2013; JID: 1264241; OTO: NOTNLM; 2012/07/05 [received]; 2013/03/01 [revised]; 2013/03/07 [accepted]; 2013/03/19 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1879-1247; 0022-4375
Accession Number
PMID: 23932680
Language
eng
SubFile
Journal Article; IM
DOI
10.1016/j.jsr.2013.03.001 [doi]
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PMID
23932680
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INTRODUCTION: Driving behavior theoretical models consider attitudes as an important determinant of driver behavior. Moreover, the association between the self-reported tendency to commit violations and accident involvement is widely recognized. This research investigates drivers' self-reported behavior and attitudes to risky behaviors related to the traffic violations of speeding, drink-driving, and cell phone use using cluster analysis. METHOD: A sample of 601 Greek drivers participating at the SARTRE 4 pan-European survey is utilized. The analysis identified three clusters of drivers. Drivers in Cluster 1 commit traffic violations more often; drivers in Cluster 2 favor traffic violation countermeasures while having moderate views toward compliance with traffic rules; and drivers in Cluster 3 strongly support traffic violation countermeasures and also have strong views toward compliance with traffic rules. Risky behaviors and related attitudes that differentiate the three distinct groups of drivers (clusters) were determined. RESULTS: The findings indicate that differences in attitudes and behaviors may be attributed to factors such as age, gender, and area of residence. The research findings also provided some insight about the current level of drivers' attitudes to traffic violations, especially those that negatively affect traffic safety. The pattern of their views on violations may form the basis of risk behavior-related interventions tailored to the identified groups, aiming at informing, educating, and raising the awareness of the public. IMPACT ON INDUSTRY: Agencies focused on safety interventions could exploit this information in designing and implementing education campaigns, enforcement programs and in defining relevant priorities.
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National Safety Council and Elsevier Ltd
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Vardaki,S., Yannis,G.
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Date of Electronic
20130319
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