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Alcohol drinking patterns among Jewish and Arab men and women in Israel	2001	Department of Social Medicine, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem-Hadassah, Jerusalem, Israel. yneumark@md2.huji.ac.il	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of studies on alcohol Periodical, Abbrev. J.Stud.Alcohol Pub Date Free Form Jul Volume 62 Issue 4 Start Page 443 Other Pages 447 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 7503813; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 0096-882X; 0096-882X Accession Number PMID: 11513222 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 11513222 Abstract OBJECTIVE: Jews and Muslim Arabs comprise the bulk of modern Israeli society. Jewish tradition permits controlled alcohol drinking, whereas Muslim tradition prohibits the use of any alcohol. Increasing exposure of the traditionally conservative Arab sector to the Western culture of modern Israel might impact on and be reflected in the drinking patterns of these two populations. The influence of religiosity and other factors on drinking patterns of Jewish and Arab adults are examined using data from a 1995 national household survey. METHOD: Past month drinking is assessed in this nationally representative sample of nearly 5,000 Jews and 1,000 Arabs (N = 5,954, 60% women). Unadjusted and adjusted odds ratios (ORs) are presented to describe associations between any and heavy drinking and nationality group, religiosity, education and marital status among men and women. Modification of the nationality-drinking relationship by religiosity is also examined. RESULTS: Any past-month drinking was reported more often by Jewish respondents than Arab respondents (OR = 2.9, 95% Cl: 2.5-3.4), and this difference remained statistically significant after accounting for the effects of the other covariables. This cross-nationality difference was more pronounced among women (OR = 6.4, 95% Cl: 4.6-8.8) than men (OR = 2.3, 95% CI: 1.8-2.9). The proportion of drinkers who reported heavy drinking in the past month, however, was lower among Jews (OR = 0.3, 95% CI: 0.2-0.4). Significantly higher rates of drinking were noted for secular men and women than for religious respondents in both nationality groups. Rates of drinking were more similar among secular Arabs and Jews than among religious respondents of these nationality groups. CONCLUSIONS: These results add support to the theory that adherence to religious traditions continues to serve as a barrier against drinking among both Arabs and Jews. Further work is required to determine if these patterns are stable over time and whether genetic factors are contributing to the sociocultural influences. Descriptors Adolescent, Adult, Alcohol Drinking/epidemiology/ethnology, Arabs/statistics & numerical data, Catchment Area (Health), Cross-Cultural Comparison, Educational Status, Female, Humans, Israel/epidemiology, Jews/statistics & numerical data, Male, Religion, Sex Distribution, Surveys and Questionnaires Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Neumark,Y. D., Rahav,G., Teichman,M., Hasin,D. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Alcohol intake and tobacco smoking among students of medical schools	2012	Katedra i Zaklad Medycyny Rodzinnej Akademii Medycznej we Wroclawiu. dkurpas@hotmail.com	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Przeglad lekarski Periodical, Abbrev. Przegl.Lek. Pub Date Free Form Volume 69 Issue 10 Start Page 893 Other Pages 895 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 19840720R; 3K9958V90M (Ethanol); ppublish Place of Publication Poland ISSN/ISBN 0033-2240; 0033-2240 Accession Number PMID: 23421054 Language pol SubFile English Abstract; Journal Article; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23421054 Abstract PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: To determine the level of alcohol intake (including risky drinking) and tobacco smoking among students of higher medical schools, as well as the level of students' knowledge about epidemiology and consequences of alcohol abuse. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study was conducted in 2010-2012 and involved 1054 students of medical school. The majority of the participants were female (82.3%). Average age of respondents was 25.13 years (SD = 6.64, median = 24). The questionnaire was to determine the students' knowledge of alcohol abuse, short version of AUDIT and questions about tobacco smoking. RESULTS: The average 100% alcohol intake in Poland was correctly identified by 32.0% (318) of students. The alcohol level in blood which indicates the state after alcohol intake was correctly determined by 57.2% (571) of respondents. Tobacco was the choice of 13.8% (138) of students as the main health risk factor and cause of premature deaths in Europe, alcohol was chosen by 17.8% (177). Cirrhosis was recognized correctly by 52% of students (521) as the most frequent disease caused by alcohol in European men. Regarding the question about the biochemical indicators helpful in diagnostics of alcohol abuse only 27.6% (275) indicated correctly: MCV and GGT. In short version of AUDIT 32.2% (238) of women gained 4 points and above, 56.2% (91) of men gained 5 points and above. Among women: 3.5% (28) have 14 and above standardized portions of an alcoholic drinks during week. Among men: 6.5% (11) have 28 and above standardized portions of an alcoholic drinks during week. Non-smokers represent 20.6% (205) of respondents. A majority (39.4%, 82) indicate they smoke not more than 5 cigarettes per day. The students first began smoking in secondary (21.7%, 45) and high school (45.9%, 95). Smokers statistically significantly more often (p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Kurpas,D., Mroczek,B., Bielska,D., Wojtal,M., Sen,M., Steciwko,A. Original/Translated Title Spozycie alkoholu i palenie tytoniu wsrod studentow wyzszych uczelni medycznych URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Alcohol types and sociodemographic characteristics as risk factors for Barrett's esophagus	2009	Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, California, USA.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Gastroenterology Periodical, Abbrev. Gastroenterology Pub Date Free Form Mar Volume 136 Issue 3 Start Page 806 Other Pages 815 Notes LR: 20140914; GR: F32 DK081271/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: K08DK002697/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 DK063616/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 DK063616-05/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 DK63616/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United Sta Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1528-0012; 0016-5085 Accession Number PMID: 19111726 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; AIM; IM DOI 10.1053/j.gastro.2008.11.042 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 19111726 Abstract BACKGROUND & AIMS: Little is known about the effects of alcohol use and sociodemographics on the risk of Barrett's esophagus, a precursor to esophageal adenocarcinoma. We evaluated the association between alcohol use, alcohol type, sociodemographic profiles, other lifestyle factors, and the risk of Barrett's esophagus. METHODS: With the use of a case-control study within the Kaiser Permanente Northern California membership, patients with a new diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus (n = 320) diagnosed between 2002 and 2005 were matched to persons with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD; n = 316) and to population controls (n = 317). We collected information using validated questionnaires during direct in-person interviews. Analyses used multivariate unconditional logistic regression. RESULTS: Total alcohol use was not significantly associated with the risk of Barrett's esophagus, although stratification by beverage type showed an inverse association for wine drinkers compared with nondrinkers (>/=7 drinks of wine per week vs none: odds ratio, 0.44; 95% confidence interval, 0.20-0.99; multivariate analysis). Among population controls, those who preferred wine were more likely to have college degrees and regularly take vitamin supplements than those who preferred beer or liquor, although adjustment for these factors or GERD symptoms did not eliminate the inverse association between wine consumption and Barrett's esophagus. Education status was significantly inversely associated with the risk of Barrett's esophagus. CONCLUSIONS: There are associations between alcohol types, socioeconomic status, and the risk of Barrett's esophagus. Although choice of alcoholic beverages was associated with several factors, multiple adjustments (including for GERD) did not eliminate the association between alcohol and Barrett's esophagus. Further research to evaluate the associations among socioeconomic status, GERD, and Barrett's esophagus is warranted. Descriptors Adult, Aged, Alcohol Drinking/epidemiology, Barrett Esophagus/epidemiology, Beer/statistics & numerical data, California/epidemiology, Case-Control Studies, Female, Gastroesophageal Reflux/epidemiology, Humans, Life Style, Male, Middle Aged, Risk Factors, Socioeconomic Factors, Wine/statistics & numerical data, Young Adult Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Kubo,A., Levin,T. R., Block,G., Rumore,G. J., Quesenberry,C. P.,Jr, Buffler,P., Corley,D. A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20081127 PMCID PMC2675884 Editors
Alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco use patterns among youth in Canada	2008	Division of Preventive Oncology, Cancer Care Ontario, 620 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 2L7. scott.leatherdale@cancercare.on.ca	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Cancer causes & control : CCC Periodical, Abbrev. Cancer Causes Control Pub Date Free Form May Volume 19 Issue 4 Start Page 361 Other Pages 369 Notes JID: 9100846; 2007/05/14 [received]; 2007/11/13 [accepted]; 2007/12/06 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 0957-5243; 0957-5243 Accession Number PMID: 18058247 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1007/s10552-007-9095-4 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 18058247 Abstract The authors characterized changes in the prevalence of alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana use over time, and examined age of onset, co-morbid use and sociodemographic factors associated with ever using alcohol, tobacco, or marijuana in a nationally representative sample of Canadian youth. Data were collected from students in grades 7-9 as part of the Canadian Youth Smoking Survey (n = 19,018 in 2002; n = 29,243 in 2004). Descriptive analyses examined age of onset, co-morbid substance use and changes over time. Logistic regression models were used to examine factors associated with ever trying alcohol, tobacco, or marijuana with the 2004 data. Alcohol was the most prevalent substance used by youth and it was also the only substance which exhibited increased rates of use between 2002 and 2004. Co-morbid substance use was common, and it was rare to find youth who had used marijuana or tobacco without also having tried alcohol. As expected, youth who had poorer school performance were more likely to drink and smoke marijuana or tobacco, as were youth with more disposable income. Such timely and relevant data are important for guiding future policy, programming, and surveillance activities. Descriptors Adolescent, Adolescent Behavior, Age of Onset, Alcohol Drinking/epidemiology/prevention & control/trends, Canada/epidemiology, Child, Child Behavior, Comorbidity, Demography, Female, Humans, Logistic Models, Male, Marijuana Smoking/epidemiology/prevention & control/trends, Prevalence, Risk Factors, Sampling Studies, Smoking/epidemiology/prevention & control/trends, Students, Tobacco Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Leatherdale,S. T., Hammond,D., Ahmed,R. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20071206 PMCID Editors
Alginate/cashew gum nanoparticles for essential oil encapsulation	2014	Department of Analytical and Physical Chemistry, Federal University of Ceara, UFC, Fortaleza-CE, Brazil.; Department of Analytical and Physical Chemistry, Federal University of Ceara, UFC, Fortaleza-CE, Brazil. Electronic address: hpaula@ufc.br.; Departme	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Colloids and surfaces.B, Biointerfaces Periodical, Abbrev. Colloids Surf.B Biointerfaces Pub Date Free Form 1-Jan Volume 113 Issue Start Page 146 Other Pages 151 Notes LR: 20151119; CI: Copyright (c) 2013; JID: 9315133; 0 (Alginates); 0 (Hexuronic Acids); 0 (Oils, Volatile); 0 (Polymers); 8A5D83Q4RW (Glucuronic Acid); 8C3Z4148WZ (alginic acid); OTO: NOTNLM; 2012/10/26 [received]; 2013/08/19 [revised]; 2013/08/22 [accept Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1873-4367; 0927-7765 Accession Number PMID: 24077112 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2013.08.038 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24077112 Abstract Alginate/cashew gum nanoparticles were prepared via spray-drying, aiming at the development of a biopolymer blend for encapsulation of an essential oil. Nanoparticles were characterized regarding to their hydrodynamic volume, surface charge, Lippia sidoides essential oil content and release profile, in addition to being analyzed by infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), thermal analysis (TGA/DSC) and X-ray diffractometry. Nanoparticles in solution were found to have averaged sizes in the range 223-399 nm, and zeta potential values ranging from -30 to -36 mV. Encapsulated oil levels varied from 1.9 to 4.4% with an encapsulation efficiency of up to 55%. The in vitro release profile showed that between 45 and 95% of oil was released within 30-50h. Kinetic studies revealed that release pattern follow a Korsmeyer-Peppas mechanism. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier B.V Data Source Authors de Oliveira,E.F., Paula,H.C., de Paula,R.C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130905 PMCID Editors
Alterations in oral microbial flora induced by waterpipe tobacco smoking	2018	Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Irbid, Jordan.; Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Irbid, Jordan.; Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy,(TRUNCATED	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International journal of general medicine Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Gen.Med. Pub Date Free Form 2-Feb Volume 11 Issue Start Page 47 Other Pages 54 Notes LR: 20181113; JID: 101515487; OTO: NOTNLM; 2018/02/15 06:00 [entrez]; 2018/02/15 06:00 [pubmed]; 2018/02/15 06:01 [medline]; epublish Place of Publication New Zealand ISSN/ISBN 1178-7074; 1178-7074 Accession Number PMID: 29440924 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.2147/IJGM.S150553 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 29440924 Abstract Background: Waterpipe smoking is a global health problem and a serious public concern. Little is known about the effects of waterpipe smoking on oral health. In the current study, we examined the alterations of oral microbial flora by waterpipe smoking. Methods: One hundred adult healthy subjects (59 waterpipe smokers and 41 non-smokers) were recruited into the study. Swabs were taken from the oral cavity and subgingival regions. Standard culturing techniques were used to identify types, frequency, and mean number of microorganisms in cultures obtained from the subjects. Results: It was notable that waterpipe smokers were significantly associated with a history of oral infections. In subgingiva, Acinetobacter and Moraxella species were present only in waterpipe smokers. In addition, the frequency of Candida albicans was higher in the subgingiva of waterpipe smokers (p = 0.023) while the frequency of Fusobacterium nucleatum was significantly lower in the subgingiva of waterpipe smokers (p = 0.036). However, no change was observed in other tested bacteria, such as Campylobacter species; Viridans group streptococci, Enterobacteriaceae, and Staphylococcus aureus. In oral cavity and when colony-forming units were considered, the only bacterial species that showed significant difference were the black-pigmented bacteria (p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Shakhatreh,M.A.K., Khabour,O.F., Alzoubi,K.H., Masadeh,M.M., Hussein,E.I., Bshara,G.N. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20180202 PMCID PMC5799848 Editors
Alterations in oral microbial flora induced by waterpipe tobacco smoking	2018	Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Irbid, Jordan.; Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Irbid, Jordan.; Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy,(TRUNCATED	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International journal of general medicine Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Gen.Med. Pub Date Free Form 2-Feb Volume 11 Issue Start Page 47 Other Pages 54 Notes LR: 20181113; JID: 101515487; OTO: NOTNLM; 2018/02/15 06:00 [entrez]; 2018/02/15 06:00 [pubmed]; 2018/02/15 06:01 [medline]; epublish Place of Publication New Zealand ISSN/ISBN 1178-7074; 1178-7074 Accession Number PMID: 29440924 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.2147/IJGM.S150553 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 29440924 Abstract Background: Waterpipe smoking is a global health problem and a serious public concern. Little is known about the effects of waterpipe smoking on oral health. In the current study, we examined the alterations of oral microbial flora by waterpipe smoking. Methods: One hundred adult healthy subjects (59 waterpipe smokers and 41 non-smokers) were recruited into the study. Swabs were taken from the oral cavity and subgingival regions. Standard culturing techniques were used to identify types, frequency, and mean number of microorganisms in cultures obtained from the subjects. Results: It was notable that waterpipe smokers were significantly associated with a history of oral infections. In subgingiva, Acinetobacter and Moraxella species were present only in waterpipe smokers. In addition, the frequency of Candida albicans was higher in the subgingiva of waterpipe smokers (p = 0.023) while the frequency of Fusobacterium nucleatum was significantly lower in the subgingiva of waterpipe smokers (p = 0.036). However, no change was observed in other tested bacteria, such as Campylobacter species; Viridans group streptococci, Enterobacteriaceae, and Staphylococcus aureus. In oral cavity and when colony-forming units were considered, the only bacterial species that showed significant difference were the black-pigmented bacteria (p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Shakhatreh,M.A.K., Khabour,O.F., Alzoubi,K.H., Masadeh,M.M., Hussein,E.I., Bshara,G.N. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20180202 PMCID PMC5799848 Editors
Alternate tobacco product and drug use among adolescents who use electronic cigarettes, cigarettes only, and never smokers	2014	Department of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut. Electronic address: deepa.camenga@yale.edu.; Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.; Department of Psychiatry, Yale Univer	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine Periodical, Abbrev. J.Adolesc.Health Pub Date Free Form Oct Volume 55 Issue 4 Start Page 588 Other Pages 591 Notes LR: 20151213; CI: Copyright (c) 2014; GR: K12 DA033312/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: K12DA033012/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: P30 CA016056/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 DA026450/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01DA026450/DA/NIDA NIH Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1879-1972; 1054-139X Accession Number PMID: 25085648 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; IM DOI 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2014.06.016 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25085648 Abstract PURPOSE: To determine whether use of alternative tobacco products (i.e., cigars, blunts, hookah, smokeless tobacco), alcohol, and marijuana differs among adolescents who currently use (1) electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes); (2) cigarettes only; and (3) never smokers. METHODS: Analysis of a self-reported survey from four high schools in 2010-2011 (n = 3,102) with a subsample (n = 1,556) surveyed on alcohol and marijuana. Analyses were conducted with multinomial logistic regression models accounting for clustering by schools. RESULTS: The sample contained 2.4% (n = 76) e-cigarette users, 12.4% (n = 386) cigarette smokers, and 85.1% (n = 3,197) never smokers. E-cigarette users were more likely than cigarette-only smokers to report blunt (adjusted odds ratio, 1.81; 95% confidence interval, 1.21-2.71) and hookah use (adjusted odds ratio, 3.12; 95% confidence interval, 1.90-5.13), but not cigar, smokeless tobacco, alcohol, or marijuana use. CONCLUSIONS: E-cigarette users are more likely than cigarette smokers to use hookah and blunts. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine. Published by Elsevier Inc Data Source Authors Camenga,D.R., Kong,G., Cavallo,D.A., Liss,A., Hyland,A., Delmerico,J., Cummings,K.M., Krishnan-Sarin,S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140729 PMCID PMC4175192 Editors
Alternative forms of tobacco use	2008	University of Louvain, Louvain, Belgium. jacques.prignot@uclouvain.be	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full 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 Jul Volume 12 Issue 7 Start Page 718 Other Pages 727 Notes JID: 9706389; ppublish Place of Publication France ISSN/ISBN 1027-3719; 1027-3719 Accession Number PMID: 18544194 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 18544194 Abstract BACKGROUND: A review of the available scientific literature concerning forms of tobacco use other than regular cigarettes, cigars and pipes, the nature of such products, prevalence data and trends, health effects, regulatory issues and preventive measures. RESULTS: Narghile (water pipe), bidis, kreteks and other forms of oral tobacco are traditionally used in many low-income countries, and some of these are currently spreading to the Western countries. They are all linked to negative effects similar to, and often greater than, those associated with common cigarette smoking. Various potentially reduced exposure products (PREPs), including snus, targeted at smokers aware of the health risks of regular cigarettes, have recently been developed by the tobacco industry. Their pathogenic potential varies widely and is not fully known; it is in any case greater than that of pure nicotine forms (such as medicinal nicotine). Their use as cigarette substitutes should not be considered even by inveterate smokers who are unable or unwilling to quit nicotine before further independent evaluation and control. CONCLUSIONS: There is no such thing as a safe tobacco product. Like cigarettes, alternative forms of tobacco use need regulatory measures that are adapted to local situations and supplemented by preventive measures within the World Health Organization's Framework Convention for Tobacco Control. Descriptors Adolescent, Adult, Female, Humans, Male, Smoking/adverse effects/epidemiology, Tobacco Use Disorder/epidemiology, Tobacco, Smokeless/adverse effects Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Prignot,J. J., Sasco,A. J., Poulet,E., Gupta,P. C., Aditama,T. Y. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Alternative tobacco product use and smoking cessation among homeless youth in los angeles county	2014	RAND Corporation, Santa Monica, CA; jtucker@rand.org.; RAND Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA.; RAND Corporation, Santa Monica, CA;; RAND Corporation, Santa Monica, CA;	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 Nov Volume 16 Issue 11 Start Page 1522 Other Pages 1526 Notes CI: Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco 2014; JID: 9815751; 2014/08/21 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1469-994X; 1462-2203 Accession Number PMID: 25145375 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1093/ntr/ntu133 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25145375 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Approximately 70% of homeless youth smoke cigarettes, but their use of alternative tobacco products (ATPs) is unknown. This paper reports on ATP use among past-month smokers in Los Angeles County, including whether it differs by demographic characteristics, homelessness severity, past-year quit attempts, and readiness to quit smoking. Given the growing popularity of e-cigarettes, we also report on perceptions of harm and reasons for using this product. METHODS: We surveyed 292 unaccompanied homeless youth who were randomly sampled from street sites. Participants had smoked at least 100 cigarettes during their lifetime and 1 cigarette during the past month. RESULTS: Seventy-two percent of youth reported past-month ATP use (e-cigarettes = 51%; little cigars/cigarillos = 46%; hookah = 31%; other smokeless tobacco product = 24%; chewing tobacco/moist snuff = 19%). Current ATP use was unrelated to most demographic characteristics or having a past-year quit attempt. However, youth who planned to quit smoking in the next 30 days were significantly less likely to report current use of hookahs, other smokeless tobacco products, or e-cigarettes. Among lifetime e-cigarette users, the most common reasons for use included not having to go outside to smoke (38%) and being able to deal with situations or places where they cannot smoke (36%); it was less common to report using e-cigarettes to quit smoking (17%-18%). DISCUSSION: Dual use of ATPs among homeless youth smokers is common and is more likely among those who have no immediate plans to quit smoking. Effective and easily disseminable strategies for reducing all forms of tobacco use among homeless youth are urgently needed. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher . This work is written by (a) US Government employee(s) and is in the public domain in the US Data Source Authors Tucker,J.S., Shadel,W.G., Golinelli,D., Ewing,B. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140821 PMCID Editors

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