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An examination of sociodemographic correlates of ecstasy use among high school seniors in the United States 2014 New York University Langone Medical Center, Department of Population Health , New York , USA.
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Periodical, Full
Substance use & misuse
Periodical, Abbrev.
Subst.Use Misuse
Pub Date Free Form
Nov
Volume
49
Issue
13
Start Page
1774
Other Pages
1783
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JID: 9602153; 0 (Street Drugs); KE1SEN21RM (N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine); OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/06/23 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1532-2491; 1082-6084
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PMID: 24955818
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eng
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Journal Article; IM
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10.3109/10826084.2014.926933 [doi]
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24955818
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BACKGROUND: Although ecstasy (MDMA) use is not as prevalent in the United States (US) as it was in the early 2000s, use remains popular among adolescents and young adults. Few recent studies have examined ecstasy use in national samples among those at particularly high risk for use-adolescents approaching adulthood. Research is needed to delineate sociodemographic correlates of use in this group. METHODS: Data were examined from a nationally representative sample of high school seniors in the US (modal age = 18) from the Monitoring the Future study (years 2007-2012; weighted N = 26,504). Data from all cohorts were aggregated and correlates of recent (last 12-month) use of ecstasy were examined. RESULTS: Roughly 4.4% of high school seniors reported use of ecstasy within the last year. Females and religious students were consistently at lower odds for use. Black and Hispanic students, and students residing with two parents, were at lower odds for ecstasy use, until controlling for other drug use. Odds of use were consistently increased for those residing in a city, students with weekly income of >$50 from a job, and students earning >$10 weekly from other sources. Lifetime use of alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, and other illicit drugs each robustly increased odds of ecstasy use. CONCLUSION: Subgroups of high school seniors, defined by specific sociodemographic factors, and those who have used other drugs, are currently at high risk for ecstasy initiation and use. Since ecstasy is regaining popularity in the US, prevention efforts should consider these factors.
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Palamar,J.J., Kamboukos,D.
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20140623
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An example of measurement and reporting of periodontal loss of attachment (LOA) in epidemiological studies: smoking and periodontal tissue destruction 1999 Department of Oral Rehabilitation, School of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin.
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Periodical, Full
The New Zealand dental journal
Periodical, Abbrev.
N.Z.Dent.J.
Pub Date Free Form
Dec
Volume
95
Issue
422
Start Page
118
Other Pages
123
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LR: 20061115; JID: 0401065; ppublish
Place of Publication
NEW ZEALAND
ISSN/ISBN
0028-8047; 0028-8047
Accession Number
PMID: 10687377
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eng
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10687377
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The measurement and reporting of periodontal disease in epidemiological studies can be complex, with the common indices having well-recognised shortcomings. The aim of this study was to illustrate the use of the periodontal loss of attachment (LOA) approach in investigating the association between cigarette smoking and loss of periodontal attachment in a convenience sample of adults, in order to determine whether or not smoking was a risk indicator for periodontal disease. All participants were given a detailed periodontal clinical examination in two randomly assigned contralateral diagonal quadrants, with LOA measurements made at six sites per tooth. Information was also collected on participants' socio-demographic characteristics, oral hygiene practices, smoking history, and attitudes towards smoking. The 240 participants examined comprised 81 current smokers (CS), 79 former smokers (FS) and 80 nonsmokers (NS). Substantial differences and a gradient in disease existed for LOA among the three groups. CS exhibited the greatest (and NS the least) prevalence, extent, and severity of LOA. CS had more plaque and calculus than either of the other two groups, but the groups did not differ with respect to bleeding on probing. Overall, smoking was associated with the disease outcome, and this persisted after potential confounders were controlled using multivariate analysis. Although the observed differences may have been due to the self-selected nature of the sample, the gradient evident across the three smoking exposure groups suggests that smoking cessation can slow the progression of the disease. The LOA approach appears to be a versatile and informative method for recording, analysing, and presenting data on periodontitis in epidemiological studies.
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Adult, Analysis of Variance, Attitude to Health, Chi-Square Distribution, Confounding Factors (Epidemiology), Dental Calculus/epidemiology, Dental Plaque/epidemiology, Disease Progression, Epidemiologic Studies, Female, Gingival Hemorrhage/epidemiology, Humans, Logistic Models, Male, Middle Aged, Multivariate Analysis, New Zealand/epidemiology, Oral Hygiene/statistics & numerical data, Periodontal Attachment Loss/epidemiology, Periodontal Index, Periodontitis/epidemiology, Prevalence, Risk Factors, Smoking/epidemiology, Smoking Cessation, Social Class
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Paidi,S., Pack,A. R., Thomson,W. M.
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An Exploration of Online Behaviors and Social Media Use Among Hookah and Electronic-Cigarette Users 2015 New York University School of Medicine, Department of Population Health, Section on Tobacco, Alcohol & Drug Use, 550 First Avenue, VZ30, 7 Floor, New York, NY 10016 USA.; New York University School of Medicine, 550 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016 USA.; N
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Addictive behaviors reports
Periodical, Abbrev.
Addict.Behav.Rep.
Pub Date Free Form
1-Dec
Volume
2
Issue
Start Page
37
Other Pages
40
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LR: 20151216; GR: K24 DA038345/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; JID: 101656077; NIHMS697830; OTO: NOTNLM; PMCR: 2016/12/01 00:00; ppublish
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2352-8532
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PMID: 26167519
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ENG
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
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10.1016/j.abrep.2015.05.006 [doi]
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26167519
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INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between social norms and attitudes towards ENDS and hookah and use of these products. METHODS: We conducted surveys with hookah and ENDS users who regularly used the Internet and social media and analyzed the primary social media account (e.g. Facebook) of each participant, coding all references to nicotine or tobacco products. The survey included domains on perceived favorability, perceived vulnerability and subjective norms. RESULTS: We surveyed 21 ENDS users and 20 hookah users. Both groups used the Internet to look up information about their respective tobacco product (95% for hookah vs. 90% for ENDS). Seventy percent of hookah users had references to hookah on their social media profiles while 43% of ENDS users had references to ENDS on their page. The majority of both groups were exposed to content posted by friends in their social media network about their respective products online. Those who posted on social media about hookah and those who read about ENDS online had lower perceived vulnerability to the health risks associated with tobacco products. CONCLUSIONS: Hookah and ENDS users actively use the Internet and social media to obtain and share information about nicotine/tobacco products. Study participants who use hookah were more likely to share photos and discuss hookah related activities via social media than those who use ENDS. Social networks also represent valuable and untapped potential resources for communicating with this group about risks and harm reduction related to emerging nicotine/tobacco products.
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Link,A.R., Cawkwell,P.B., Shelley,D.R., Sherman,S.E.
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PMC4496793
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An exploratory randomized controlled trial of a novel high-school-based smoking cessation intervention for adolescent smokers using abstinence-contingent incentives and cognitive behavioral therapy 2013 Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06519, United States. suchitra.krishnan-sarin@yale.edu
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Periodical, Full
Drug and alcohol dependence
Periodical, Abbrev.
Drug Alcohol Depend.
Pub Date Free Form
1-Sep
Volume
132
Issue
2-Jan
Start Page
346
Other Pages
351
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LR: 20150427; CI: Copyright (c) 2013; GR: P50 DA009241/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: P50DA009241/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; JID: 7513587; K5161X06LL (Cotinine); NIHMS461276; OID: NLM: NIHMS461276; OID: NLM: PMC3748248; OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/02/01 [re
Place of Publication
Ireland
ISSN/ISBN
1879-0046; 0376-8716
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PMID: 23523130
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eng
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10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2013.03.002 [doi]
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23523130
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BACKGROUND: There are few effective smoking cessation interventions for adolescent smokers. We developed a novel intervention to motivate tobacco use behavior change by (1) enhancing desire to quit through the use of abstinence-contingent incentives (CM), (2) increasing cessation skills through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and (3) removing cessation barriers through delivery within high schools. METHODS: An exploratory four-week, randomized controlled trial was conducted in Connecticut high schools to dismantle the independent and combined effects of CM and CBT; smokers received CM alone, CBT alone, or CM+CBT. Participants included 82 adolescent smokers seeking smoking cessation treatment. The primary outcome was seven-day end-of-treatment (EOT) point prevalence (PP) abstinence, determined using self-reports confirmed using urine cotinine levels. Secondary outcomes included one-day EOT PP abstinence and cigarette use during treatment and follow up. RESULTS: Among participants who initiated treatment (n=72), group differences in seven-day EOT-PP abstinence were observed (chi(2)=10.48, p
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Elsevier Ireland Ltd
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Krishnan-Sarin,S., Cavallo,D.A., Cooney,J.L., Schepis,T.S., Kong,G., Liss,T.B., Liss,A.K., McMahon,T.J., Nich,C., Babuscio,T., Rounsaville,B.J., Carroll,K.M.
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20130322
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PMC3748248
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An in vitro investigation of a comparison of bond strengths of composite to etched and air-abraded human enamel surfaces 2006 Division of Restorative Dentistry, Bristol Dental School, Lower Maudlin Street, Bristol BS1 2LY, UK.
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Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists
Periodical, Abbrev.
J.Prosthodont.
Pub Date Free Form
Jan-Feb
Volume
15
Issue
1
Start Page
2
Other Pages
8
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LR: 20100826; CI: Copyright (c) 2006; JID: 9301275; 0 (Composite Resins); 0 (Polymethacrylic Acids); 0 (Prime and Bond NT); 0 (Resin Cements); 0 (TPH spectrum); ppublish
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1059-941X; 1059-941X
Accession Number
PMID: 16433645
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eng
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Comparative Study; Journal Article; D
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JOPR062 [pii]
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16433645
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PURPOSE: The purposes of the study were to measure the tensile bond strength of composite resin to human enamel specimens that had been either etched or air-abraded, and to compare the quality of the marginal seal, through the assessment of microleakage, of composite resin to human enamel specimens that had been either etched or air-abraded. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty mandibular molar teeth were decoronated and sectioned mesio-distally to produce six groups, each containing ten specimens that were embedded in acrylic resin using a jig. In each of the four treatment groups, the specimen surfaces were treated by either abrasion with 27 or 50 microm alumina at 4 mm or 20 mm distance, and a composite resin was bonded to the treated surfaces in a standardized manner. In the two control groups the specimens were treated with 15 seconds exposure to 36% phosphoric acid gel and then similarly treated before being stored in sterile water for 1 week. All specimens were then subjected to tensile bond strength testing at either 1 or 5 mm/min crosshead speed. For the microleakage study, the degree of dye penetration was measured 32 times for each treatment group, using a neutral methylene blue dye at the interface between composite and either 27 or 50 microm air-abraded tooth structure or etched enamel surfaces. RESULTS: The mean bond strength values recorded for Group 1 (phosphoric acid etch, 5 mm/min crosshead speed) was 25.4 MPa; Group 2 (phosphoric acid etch, 1 mm/min), 22.2 MPa; Group 3 (27 microm alumina at 4 mm distance), 16.8 MPa; Group 4 (50 microm alumina at 4 mm distance), 16.9 MPa; Group 5 (27 microm alumina at 20 mm distance), 4.2 MPa; and for Group 6 (50 microm alumina at 20 mm distance) 3.4 MPa. An analysis of variance (ANOVA) demonstrated significant differences among the groups, and a multiple comparison test (Tukey) demonstrated that conventionally etched specimens had a greater bond strength than air-abraded specimen groups. No significant difference in dye penetration could be demonstrated among the groups (p= 0.58). CONCLUSIONS: Composite resin applied to enamel surfaces prepared using an acid etch procedure exhibited higher bond strengths than those prepared with air abrasion technology. The abrasion particle size did not affect the bond strength produced, but the latter was adversely affected by the distance of the air abrasion nozzle from the enamel surface. The crosshead speed of the bond testing apparatus had no effect on the bond strengths recorded. The marginal seal of composite to prepared enamel was unaffected by the method of enamel preparation.
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Acid Etching, Dental, Air Abrasion, Dental, Analysis of Variance, Composite Resins, Dental Bonding/methods, Dental Enamel, Dental Leakage/prevention & control, Dental Stress Analysis, Humans, Mandible, Molar, Polymethacrylic Acids, Resin Cements, Statistics, Nonparametric, Surface Properties, Tensile Strength, Tooth Preparation/methods
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by The American College of Prosthodontists
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Gray,G. B., Carey,G. P., Jagger,D. C.
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An international survey of indoor air quality, ventilation, and smoking activity in restaurants: a pilot study 2003 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA.
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Periodical, Full
Journal of exposure analysis and environmental epidemiology
Periodical, Abbrev.
J.Expo.Anal.Environ.Epidemiol.
Pub Date Free Form
Sep
Volume
13
Issue
5
Start Page
378
Other Pages
392
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LR: 20151119; JID: 9111438; 0 (Pyridines); 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 0 (Vinyl Compounds); 142M471B3J (Carbon Dioxide); 6M3C89ZY6R (Nicotine); R9ZU09Z27A (3-vinylpyridine); ppublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1053-4245; 1053-4245
Accession Number
PMID: 12973366
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eng
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Journal Article; Multicenter Study; IM
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10.1038/sj.jea.7500284 [doi]
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12973366
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During a pilot study of indoor air quality in restaurants, a survey was performed in 34 medium-priced restaurants in six countries in Asia, Europe, and North America using a uniform protocol. The concentration of selected constituents of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) present in occupied areas was determined during lunch and dinner periods by measuring the levels of four particulate-phase markers and two gas-phase markers. The particulate-phase markers determined were respirable suspended particles, ultraviolet particulate matter, fluorescing particulate matter, and solanesol particulate matter. The gas-phase markers were nicotine and 3-ethenylpyridine (3-EP). Correlation between the markers was investigated to explore an improved monitoring approach. It was concluded that at least one marker in each phase was necessary to describe adequately the ETS load. An assessment was made of the ventilation system in each restaurant, and effective ventilation rates were determined based on CO(2) measurements. Smoking activity was also monitored. These data were used to model nicotine and 3-EP concentrations that resulted in a satisfactory prediction of their levels, especially at the higher concentrations. A total number of 1370 questionnaires were returned by the restaurant patrons in five countries. In some countries, dissatisfaction rates above 20% were observed for draft, freshness of air, and noise. The dissatisfaction rates related to tobacco smoke were less than 20%, which is lower than would be predicted based on measured ETS levels. Based on the results of this international pilot study, recommendations are given for future studies of this type.
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Air Pollution, Indoor/analysis, Carbon Dioxide/analysis, Europe, Far East, Humans, Nicotine/analysis, Pilot Projects, Pyridines/analysis, Restaurants, Smoking/adverse effects/epidemiology, Statistics, Nonparametric, Surveys and Questionnaires, Tobacco Smoke Pollution/analysis, United States, Ventilation, Vinyl Compounds/analysis
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Bohanon,H. R.,Jr, Piade,J. J., Schorp,M. K., Saint-Jalm,Y.
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An intervention to stop smoking among patients suspected of TB--evaluation of an integrated approach 2010 Nuffield Centre for International Health and Development, Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, Charles Thackrah Building, 101 Clarendon Road, Woodhouse, Leeds LS2 9LJ, UK. hssks@leeds.ac.uk
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Periodical, Full
BMC public health
Periodical, Abbrev.
BMC Public Health
Pub Date Free Form
25-Mar
Volume
10
Issue
Start Page
160
Other Pages
2458-10-160
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LR: 20141204; ISRCTN/ISRCTN08829879; GR: Medical Research Council/United Kingdom; JID: 100968562; 2010/03/09 [received]; 2010/03/25 [accepted]; 2010/03/25 [aheadofprint]; epublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1471-2458; 1471-2458
Accession Number
PMID: 20338041
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eng
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Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
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10.1186/1471-2458-10-160 [doi]
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20338041
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BACKGROUND: In many low- and middle-income countries, where tobacco use is common, tuberculosis is also a major problem. Tobacco use increases the risk of developing tuberculosis, secondary mortality, poor treatment compliance and relapses. In countries with TB epidemic, even a modest relative risk leads to a significant attributable risk. Treating tobacco dependence, therefore, is likely to have benefits for controlling tuberculosis in addition to reducing the non-communicable disease burden associated with smoking. In poorly resourced health systems which face a dual burden of disease secondary to tuberculosis and tobacco, an integrated approach to tackle tobacco dependence in TB control could be economically desirable. During TB screening, health professionals come across large numbers of patients with respiratory symptoms, a significant proportion of which are likely to be tobacco users. These clinical encounters, considered to be "teachable moments", provide a window of opportunity to offer treatment for tobacco dependence. METHODS/DESIGN: We aim to develop and trial a complex intervention to reduce tobacco dependence among TB suspects based on the WHO 'five steps to quit' model. This model relies on assessing personal motivation to quit tobacco use and uses it as the basis for assessing suitability for the different therapeutic options for tobacco dependence.We will use the Medical Research Council framework approach for evaluating complex interventions to: (a) design an evidence-based treatment package (likely to consist of training materials for health professionals and education tools for patients); (b) pilot the package to determine the delivery modalities in TB programme (c) assess the incremental cost-effectiveness of the package compared to usual care using a cluster RCT design; (d) to determine barriers and drivers to the provision of treatment of tobacco dependence within TB programmes; and (e) support long term implementation. The main outcomes to assess the effectiveness would be point abstinence at 4 weeks and continuous abstinence up to 6 months. DISCUSSION: This work will be carried out in Pakistan and is expected to have relevance for other low and middle income countries with high tobacco use and TB incidence. This will enhance our knowledge of the cost-effectiveness of treating tobacco dependence in patients suspected of TB. TRIAL REGISTRATION: TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: ISRCTN08829879.
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Epidemics, Female, Health Promotion/methods, Humans, Male, Pakistan/epidemiology, Patient Compliance, Poverty, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic/methods, Smoking/prevention & control, Smoking Cessation/methods, Tobacco Use Disorder/epidemiology/microbiology/prevention & control, Treatment Outcome, Tuberculosis/complications/epidemiology/prevention & control
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Siddiqi,K., Khan,A., Ahmad,M., Shafiq-ur-Rehman
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Date of Electronic
20100325
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PMC2850346
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An observation of venous gas emboli in divers and susceptibility to decompression sickness 2015 Fremantle Hyperbaric Unit, Fremantle Hospital, Alma Street, PO Box 480, WA 6959, Australia, Phone: +61-(0)8-9431-2233, E-mail: ian.gawthrope@health.wa.gov.au.; The University of Notre Dame, Fremantle, Western Australia.; The University of Notre Dame, Frem
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Diving and hyperbaric medicine
Periodical, Abbrev.
Diving.Hyperb.Med.
Pub Date Free Form
Mar
Volume
45
Issue
1
Start Page
25
Other Pages
29
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JID: 101282742; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/12/24 [received]; 2014/12/28 [accepted]; ppublish
Place of Publication
Australia
ISSN/ISBN
1833-3516; 1833-3516
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PMID: 25964035
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eng
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Journal Article; Observational Study; IM
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25964035
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INTRODUCTION: Decompression sickness (DCS) results from the formation of bubbles within the tissues and blood in response to a reduction in environmental pressure. Venous gas emboli (VGE) are common after diving and are usually only present in small numbers. Greater VGE numbers are an indication of decompression stress, and can be reliably detected using ultrasound imaging. AIM: To examine the relationship between production of VGE following a routine dive and the risk of DCS. METHODS: A matched population of divers with and without a history of DCS were monitored for the production of VGE at 15-minute intervals using ultrasound, following a 405 kPa air dive in a hyperbaric chamber using the DCIEM air decompression table. VGE production was graded using a validated grading system and the data analysed to compare maximum VGE grade and duration of VGE formation. RESULTS: Eleven divers with a history of DCS were compared with 13 divers with no history of DCS. Divers with a history of DCS demonstrated both a higher maximum grade (P=0.04) and longer duration (P=0.002) of VGE production compared to divers without a history of DCS. CONCLUSION: Higher maximum VGE grades and longer durations of VGE following decompression were associated with a history of DCS and, in particular, musculoskeletal DCS. Although the exact mechanism of DCS remains poorly understood, our data suggest some individuals are inherently more prone to develop VGE, increasing the probability of DCS. Modification of diving practices in those with high VGE grades could potentially decrease DCS risk in these individuals.
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Gawthrope,I.C., Summers,M., Macey,D.J., Playford,D.A.
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An observational study of group waterpipe use in a natural environment 2014 Department of Psychology, Center for Neuroscience, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV;
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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
Issue
1
Start Page
93
Other Pages
99
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LR: 20150423; GR: R01CA120142/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; JID: 9815751; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); OID: NLM: PMC3864492; 2013/08/13 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1469-994X; 1462-2203
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PMID: 23943842
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eng
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10.1093/ntr/ntt120 [doi]
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23943842
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INTRODUCTION: To date research on tobacco smoking with a waterpipe (hookah, narghile, and shisha) has focused primarily on the individual user in a laboratory setting. Yet, waterpipe tobacco smoking is often a social practice that occurs in cafes, homes, and other natural settings. This observational study examined the behavior of waterpipe tobacco smokers and the social and contextual features of waterpipe use among groups in their natural environment. METHODS: Trained observers visited urban waterpipe cafes on multiple occasions during an 8-month period. Observations of 241 individual users in naturally formed groups were made on smoking topography (puff frequency, duration, and interpuff interval [IPI]) and engagement in other activities (e.g., food and drink consumption, other tobacco use, and media viewing). RESULTS: Most users were male in group sizes of 3-4 persons, on average, and each table had 1 waterpipe, on average. The predominant social features during observational periods were conversation and nonalcoholic drinking. Greater puff number was associated with smaller group sizes and more waterpipes per group, while longer IPIs were associated with larger group sizes and fewer waterpipes per group. Additionally, greater puff frequency was observed during media viewing and in the absence of other tobacco use. CONCLUSIONS: Overall, the results suggest that waterpipe smoking behavior is affected by group size and by certain social activities. Discussion focuses on how these findings enhance our understanding of factors that may influence exposure to waterpipe tobacco smoke toxicants in naturalistic environments.
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Blank,M.D., Brown,K.W., Goodman,R.J., Eissenberg,T.
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Date of Electronic
20130813
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PMC3864492
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An online survey of tobacco use, intentions to quit, and cessation strategies among people living with bipolar disorder 2011 Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of California-San Francisco, 401 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94143-0984, USA. jprochaska@ucsf.edu
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Bipolar disorders
Periodical, Abbrev.
Bipolar Disord.
Pub Date Free Form
Aug-Sep
Volume
13
Issue
6-May
Start Page
466
Other Pages
473
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LR: 20150129; CI: (c) 2011; GR: K23 DA018691/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: K23 DA018691/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: K23 DA018691-05/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: P50 DA009253/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: P50 DA009253-10/DA/NIDA NIH
Place of Publication
Denmark
ISSN/ISBN
1399-5618; 1398-5647
Accession Number
PMID: 22017216
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
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10.1111/j.1399-5618.2011.00944.x [doi]
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22017216
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OBJECTIVES: Tobacco use is prevalent among people living with bipolar disorder. We examined tobacco use, attempts to quit, and tobacco-related attitudes and intentions among 685 individuals with bipolar disorder who smoked >/= 100 cigarettes in their lifetime. METHODS: Data were collected online through the website of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, a mood disorder peer-support network. RESULTS: The sample was 67% female, 67% aged 26 to 50, and 89% Caucasian; 87% were current smokers; 92% of current smokers smoked daily, averaging 19 cigarettes/day (SD=11). The sample began smoking at a mean age of 17 years (SD=6) and smoked a median of 7 years prior to bipolar disorder diagnosis. Among current smokers, 74% expressed a desire to quit; intent to quit smoking was unrelated to current mental health symptoms [chi(2) (3)=5.50, p=0.139]. Only 33% were advised to quit smoking by a mental health provider, 48% reported smoking to treat their mental illness, and 96% believed being mentally healthy was important for quitting. Ex-smokers (13% of sample) had not smoked for a median of 2.7 years; 48% quit 'cold turkey.' Most ex-smokers (64%) were in poor or fair mental health when they quit smoking. At the time of the survey, however, more ex-smokers described their mental health as in recovery than current smokers [57% versus 40%; chi(2) (3)=11.12, p=0.011]. CONCLUSIONS: Most smokers living with bipolar disorder are interested in quitting. The Internet may be a useful cessation tool for recruiting and potentially treating smokers with bipolar disorder who face special challenges when trying to quit and rarely receive cessation treatment from their mental health providers.
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Adult, Attitude, Bipolar Disorder/epidemiology/psychology, Chi-Square Distribution, Female, Health Behavior, Health Surveys, Humans, Intention, Male, Middle Aged, Online Systems, Smoking Cessation/psychology/statistics & numerical data, Tobacco Use Disorder/epidemiology/psychology
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John Wiley and Sons A/S
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Prochaska,J. J., Reyes,R. S., Schroeder,S. A., Daniels,A. S., Doederlein,A., Bergeson,B.
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PMC3341941
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