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Exposure to Advertisements and Electronic Cigarette Use Among US Middle and High School Students	2016	Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion; and Epidemic Intelligence Service, Division of Applied Sciences, Scientific Education and Professional Development Program Office, Centers for Disease Contr	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Pediatrics Periodical, Abbrev. Pediatrics Pub Date Free Form May Volume 137 Issue 5 Start Page 10.1542/peds.2015 Other Pages 4155 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2016; JID: 0376422; 2016/01/28 [accepted]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1098-4275; 0031-4005 Accession Number PMID: 27244815 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; AIM; IM DOI 10.1542/peds.2015-4155 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27244815 Abstract BACKGROUND: Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use among US students increased significantly during 2011 to 2014. We examined the association between e-cigarette advertisement exposure and current e-cigarette use among US middle school and high school students. METHODS: Data came from the 2014 National Youth Tobacco Survey (n = 22 007), a survey of students in grades 6 through 12. The association between current e-cigarette use and exposure to e-cigarette advertisements via 4 sources (Internet, newspapers/magazines, retail stores, and TV/movies) was assessed. Three advertising exposure categories were assessed: never/rarely, sometimes, and most of the time/always. Separate logistic regression models were used to measure the association, adjusting for gender, race/ethnicity, grade, and other tobacco use. RESULTS: Compared with students who reported exposure to e-cigarette advertisements never/rarely, the odds of current e-cigarette use were significantly (P Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher by the American Academy of Pediatrics Data Source Authors Singh,T., Agaku,I.T., Arrazola,R.A., Marynak,K.L., Neff,L.J., Rolle,I.T., King,B.A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 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
Exploring use of nontraditional tobacco products through focus groups with young adult smokers, 2002	2008	Office on Smoking and Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Mailstop K-50, 4770 Buford Hwy, Atlanta, GA 30341-3717, USA. prichter@cdc.gov	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Preventing chronic disease Periodical, Abbrev. Prev.Chronic Dis. Pub Date Free Form Jul Volume 5 Issue 3 Start Page A87 Other Pages Notes LR: 20160317; JID: 101205018; OID: NLM: PMC2483554; 2008/06/15 [epublish]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1545-1151; 1545-1151 Accession Number PMID: 18558037 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI A87 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 18558037 Abstract INTRODUCTION: In 2002, 16 focus groups with young adult smokers who used or had tried nontraditional tobacco products (e.g., bidis, shisha, herbal cigarettes, kreteks, cigars, herbal smokeless products) were conducted in Dallas, Texas, and Chattanooga, Tennessee, to gain an understanding of the appeal of these products. METHODS: In each city, groups were segmented by race or ethnicity and by educational status. RESULTS: Many consistent themes emerged across the groups. Nontraditional tobacco use is not common among young adult smokers. Although some products such as Black & Mild and Swisher Sweets cigars are used frequently by some groups, other products such as shisha, kreteks, and herbal cigarettes are less well known and infrequently used. Among focus group participants, use of nontraditional tobacco products tends to occur in clubs, during social gatherings, or at times when cigarettes are unavailable. More college students than those who were not in college cited cost and inconvenience of purchasing nontraditional tobacco products as reasons for not using them. All focus group participants agreed that African Americans use cigars more than any other racial or ethnic group. CONCLUSION: Overall, findings suggest that the reasons for trying nontraditional tobacco products did not differ by race or ethnicity. Family members and peers were mentioned as the source of nontraditional tobacco products when first used. Cost, convenience, taste, smell, and strength were given as reasons both for using these products and for discontinuing their use. Descriptors Adolescent, Adult, Female, Focus Groups, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Humans, Male, Marijuana Smoking/epidemiology/ethnology, Smoking/epidemiology/ethnology, Smoking Cessation, Students, Tennessee/epidemiology, Texas/epidemiology Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Richter,P., Caraballo,R., Pederson,L. L., Gupta,N. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20080615 PMCID PMC2483554 Editors
Exploring the use of little cigars by students at a historically black university	2008	Department of Public Health Education, North Carolina Central University, P.O. Box 19738, Durham, NC 27707, USA. djolly@nccu.edu	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Preventing chronic disease Periodical, Abbrev. Prev.Chronic Dis. Pub Date Free Form Jul Volume 5 Issue 3 Start Page A82 Other Pages Notes LR: 20160317; JID: 101205018; OID: NLM: PMC2483573; 2008/06/15 [epublish]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1545-1151; 1545-1151 Accession Number PMID: 18558032 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI A82 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 18558032 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Considerable evidence exists that little cigars are popular among African American adolescents and young adults who smoke. However, few studies have been published on the use of this tobacco product by young blacks in the United States. This research investigated little-cigar use among students at a historically black university in the southeastern United States. METHODS: As a follow-up to a survey on tobacco use among freshmen that revealed unexpectedly high rates of little-cigar use, 3 focus groups were conducted with current or former smokers of little cigars. Topics included preferred brands of little cigars, preference for little cigars over cigarettes, social contexts for smoking little cigars, perceived health risks of smoking little cigars relative to smoking cigarettes, and thoughts about quitting. RESULTS: Focus group participants preferred little cigars to cigarettes for various reasons, among them taste, smell, a better "buzz," social purposes, status, and perceptions that smoking little cigars is less addictive and less harmful than smoking cigarettes. Opinions on health risks varied; some participants believed that health risks can be reduced by removing the inner liner of little cigars. CONCLUSION: Use of little cigars should be addressed in tobacco research, use prevention, and use cessation efforts, targeting students at historically black colleges and perhaps other young African Americans. Results also suggest that clear distinctions should be made among cigarettes, little cigars, and cigars, and that tobacco use prevention and cessation programs should debunk myths that little cigars are a safe alternative to cigarettes. Study findings should be confirmed and elucidated through additional research. Descriptors Adolescent, Adult, African Americans, Female, Focus Groups, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Humans, Male, Marijuana Smoking/ethnology, Smoking/ethnology, Southeastern United States/epidemiology, Students, Universities Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Jolly,D. H. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20080615 PMCID PMC2483573 Editors
Exploring the relationship between cigarette prices and smoking among adults: a cross-country study of low- and middle-income nations	2014	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA;	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 16 Suppl 1 Issue Start Page S10 Other Pages 5 Notes JID: 9815751; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1469-994X; 1462-2203 Accession Number PMID: 24343955 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1093/ntr/ntt170 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24343955 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Evidence on the relationship between cigarette prices and adult smoking in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is relatively limited. This study offers new descriptive evidence on this relationship using data from a set of 13 LMICs. METHODS: We use Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) cross-country data from approximately 200,000 participants aged 15 and older. Estimates on the relationship between prices and adult smoking were obtained from logit models of smoking participation and ordinary least squares models of conditional cigarette demand. RESULTS: Higher prices were associated with lower demand across countries, in terms of both smoking prevalence and daily number of cigarettes smoked among smokers. Our estimates suggest that the total price elasticity of cigarette demand in LMICs is approximately -0.53. We find that higher socioeconomic status (SES), represented through wealth and education effects is associated with lower chance of smoking overall, but among existing smokers, it may be associated with a larger number of cigarettes smoked. CONCLUSIONS: After controlling for a set of individual demographic and country characteristics, cigarette prices retain a significant role in shaping cigarette demand across LMICs. Because higher SES is associated with a reduced chance of smoking overall but also with increased daily consumption among current smokers, optimal tobacco tax policies in LMICs may face an added need to accommodate to shifting SES structures within the populations of these countries. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Kostova,D., Tesche,J., Perucic,A.M., Yurekli,A., Asma,S., GATS Collaborative Group Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Exploring the predictive validity of the susceptibility to smoking construct for tobacco cigarettes, alternative tobacco products, and E-cigarettes	2017		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nicotine and Tobacco Research Periodical, Abbrev. Pub Date Free Form Volume 21 Issue 3 Start Page 323 Other Pages 330 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Oxford University Press US Data Source google Authors Cole, Adam G, Kennedy, Ryan David, Chaurasia, Ashok, Leatherdale, Scott T Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Exploring the potential for the drift of secondhand smoke from outdoor to indoor dining areas of restaurants in New Zealand	2014	Department of Public Health, University of Otago, Wellington, PO Box 7343, Wellington, New Zealand. frederieke.vanderdeen@otago.ac.nz.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The New Zealand medical journal Periodical, Abbrev. N.Z.Med.J. Pub Date Free Form 20-Jun Volume 127 Issue 1396 Start Page 43 Other Pages 52 Notes LR: 20150708; JID: 0401067; 0 (Particulate Matter); 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); epublish Place of Publication New Zealand ISSN/ISBN 1175-8716; 0028-8446 Accession Number PMID: 24997463 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24997463 Abstract AIM: To examine levels of fine particulates of secondhand smoke (SHS) in outdoor dining/smoking areas and the adjacent indoor dining areas of restaurants to assess possible drift via open windows/doors. METHOD: We measured fine particulates (PM2.5 mcg/m(3)) with real-time aerosol monitors as a marker of SHS inside where smoking is banned and outside dining areas (which permit smoking) of eight restaurants in Wellington. We also collected related background data (e.g. number of smokers, time windows/doors were open, etc.). RESULTS: Highest overall mean PM2.5 levels were observed in the outdoor dining areas (38 mcg/m(3)), followed by the adjacent indoor areas (34 mcg/m(3)), the outdoor ambient air (22 mcg/m(3)) and the indoor areas at the back of the restaurant (21 mcg/m(3)). We found significantly higher PM2.5 levels indoor near the entrance compared to indoor near the back of the restaurant (p=0.006) and in the outdoor smoking area compared to outdoor ambient levels (p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors van der Deen,F.S., Pearson,A.L., Petrovic,D., Collinson,L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140620 PMCID Editors
Exploring the Bacterial Microbiota of Colombian Fermented Maize Dough "Masa Agria" (Maiz Anejo)	2016	Faculty of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo Mosciano Sant'Angelo, Italy.; Faculty of Bioscience and Technology for Food, Agriculture and Environment, University of Teramo Mosciano Sant'Angelo, Italy.; G	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Frontiers in microbiology Periodical, Abbrev. Front.Microbiol. Pub Date Free Form 29-Jul Volume 7 Issue Start Page 1168 Other Pages Notes LR: 20160817; JID: 101548977; OID: NLM: PMC4965452; OTO: NOTNLM; 2016 [ecollection]; 2016/04/29 [received]; 2016/07/14 [accepted]; 2016/07/29 [epublish]; epublish Place of Publication Switzerland ISSN/ISBN 1664-302X; 1664-302X Accession Number PMID: 27524979 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.3389/fmicb.2016.01168 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27524979 Abstract Masa Agria is a naturally fermented maize dough produced in Colombia, very common in the traditional gastronomy. In this study we used culture-dependent and RNA-based pyrosequencing to investigate the bacterial community structure of Masa Agria samples produced in the south west of Colombia. The mean value of cell density was 7.6 log CFU/g of presumptive lactic acid bacteria, 5.4 log cfu/g for presumptive acetic bacteria and 5.6 og CFU/g for yeasts. The abundance of these microorganisms is also responsible for the low pH (3.1-3.7) registered. Although the 16S rRNA pyrosequencing revealed that the analyzed samples were different in bacteria richness and diversity, the genera Lactobacillus, Weissella, and Acetobacter were predominant. In particular, the most common species were Lactobacillus plantarum and Acetobacter fabarum, followed by L. fermentum, L. vaccinostercus, and Pediococcus argentinicus. Several microorganisms of environmental origin, such as Dechloromonas and most of all Sphingobium spp., revealed in each sample, were detected, and also bacteria related to maize, such as Phytoplasma. In conclusion, our results elucidated for the first time the structures of the bacterial communities of Masa Agria samples obtained from different producers, identifying the specific dominant species and revealing a complete picture of the bacterial consortium in this specific niche. The selective pressure of tropical environments may favor microbial biodiversity characterized by a useful technological potential. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Chaves-Lopez,C., Serio,A., Delgado-Ospina,J., Rossi,C., Grande-Tovar,C.D., Paparella,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160729 PMCID PMC4965452 Editors
Exploring Smoking Stigma, Alternative Tobacco Product Use, & Quit Attempts	2016	Postdoctoral Fellow, Stanford Prevention Research Center, Department of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA.; Research Scholar, Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education, University of California San Francisco, CA.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Health behavior and policy review Periodical, Abbrev. Health.Behav.Policy.Rev. Pub Date Free Form 1-Jan Volume 3 Issue 1 Start Page 13 Other Pages 20 Notes LR: 20160420; GR: K99 CA187460/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 CA141661/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: T32 HL007034/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS/United States; JID: 101629363; NIHMS744351; OTO: NOTNLM; PMCR: 2017/01/01 00:00; ppublish Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 2326-4403 Accession Number PMID: 27088103 Language ENG SubFile JOURNAL ARTICLE DOI 10.14485/HBPR.3.1.2 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27088103 Abstract OBJECTIVES: Investigate smoking stigma among different tobacco user types. METHODS: US adults (N=1,812) responded to an online survey, including non-smokers, smokeless tobacco users, exclusive smokers, and smokeless and cigarette "dual users". RESULTS: Dual users perceived the highest smoking stigma. Stigma was higher for smokers open to quitting by switching to smokeless. E-cigarette users (smokers) reported higher stigma than non-users. Making a past-year quit attempt was predicted by smoking stigma, and smokeless and/or e-cigarette use. CONCLUSIONS: Smoking stigma and dual use of smokeless tobacco and/or e-cigarettes with cigarettes predict quit attempts. However, smoking stigma might prevent smokers from consulting doctors and induce use of alternative tobacco products as cessation aids. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Brown-Johnson,C.G., Popova,L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC4829360 Editors
Exploring Demographic and Substance Use Correlates of Hookah Use in a Sample of Southern California Community College Students	2015	Loma Linda University School of Public Health.; Loma Linda University School of Public Health.; Loma Linda University School of Public Health.; Loma Linda University School of Public Health.; Loma Linda University School of Public Health.; Crafton Hills C	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Californian journal of health promotion Periodical, Abbrev. Calif.J.Health.Promot. Pub Date Free Form Volume 13 Issue 1 Start Page 26 Other Pages 37 Notes LR: 20151223; GR: P20 MD001632/MD/NIMHD NIH HHS/United States; JID: 101193278; NIHMS742933; OTO: NOTNLM; ppublish Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 1545-8725; 1545-8717 Accession Number PMID: 26688673 Language ENG SubFile JOURNAL ARTICLE DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26688673 Abstract BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Hookah smoking is a growing young adult phenomenon, particularly among college students. Many users feel that it is safer than other tobacco products, although its health threats are well documented. Little is known about hookah use rates in community colleges that are attended by nearly half of all US college students. This study examined hookah use in a diverse convenience sample of students attending two southern California community colleges. METHODS: In fall 2011, a cross-sectional, in-classroom survey was administered to 1,207 students. A series of fully adjusted multivariate logistic regressions were conducted to explore demographic, other substance use, and attitudinal correlates of lifetime and current hookah use. RESULTS: Lifetime hookah use (56%) was higher than lifetime cigarette use (49%). Gender and personal socioeconomic status were not related to hookah use. Current use (10.8%) was associated with current use of alcohol, cigars, and cigarettes. Compared to African-Americans, Whites were 2.9 times more likely to be current users, and students who perceive hookah to be more socially acceptable were 21 times more likely to currently use. CONCLUSION: Since hookah use rates are high, colleges should offer health education programs to inform incoming students about the health risks of hookah and cessation programs. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Montgomery,S.B., De Borba-Silva,M., Singh,P., Dos Santos,H., Job,J.S., Brink,T.L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC4682902 Editors

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