Intention to quit smoking and concerns about household environmental risks: findings from the Health in Common Study in low-income housing

Sorensen, Glorian; Allen, Jennifer D.; Adamkiewicz, Gary; Yang, May; Tamers, Sara L.; Stoddard, Anne M.

doi:10.1007/s10552-013-0149-5

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“…Details of this study are described elsewhere (23;24). Briefly, participants for the HIC study (N=828) were recruited from the adult population of 20 publicly and privately managed low-income housing developments across three cities in the Boston metropolitan area.…”

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Tobacco use among low-income housing residents: does hardship motivate quit attempts?

Tucker-Seeley

Selk

Adams

et al. 2015

Cancer Causes Control

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Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine material hardship among smokers to determine whether such hardship was positively associated with current attempts to quit tobacco use. Methods We analyzed cross-sectional data from the Health in Common (HIC) Study, an observational study to investigate social and physical determinants of cancer risk–related behaviors among residents of low-income housing in three cities in the Boston metropolitan area. In this study, three indicators of hardship were used: food hardship, financial hardship, and material hardship (food and financial hardship combined). Logistic regression models were used to obtain the odds of currently trying to quit among current smokers in the HIC (N=170) across hardship types experienced, adjusting for socio-demographic and psychosocial factors. Results Fully adjusted models revealed no statistically significant association between trying to quit tobacco use and indicators of material hardship: food hardship and financial hardship present (OR =1.33 (0.42–4.2); food hardship and no financial hardship OR = 3.83(0.97–15.13); financial hardship but no food hardship OR = 0.5 (0.1–2.39). Conclusions These findings suggest that even in the presence of material hardship, low-income housing resident tobacco users are not more likely to quit tobacco use; therefore, cessation efforts focused on the financial benefits of quitting may be insufficient to motivate quit attempts among low-income smokers.

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Tobacco use among low-income housing residents: does hardship motivate quit attempts?

Tucker-Seeley

Selk

Adams

et al. 2015

Cancer Causes Control

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“…Individuals who were already at a healthy BMI (BMI < 25 kg/m 2 ) or who met the physical activity guidelines were classified in the “action/maintenance” stage. Categories were further dichotomized into “pre-contemplation/contemplation” versus “preparation/action” stage, as has been done in previous work (Sorensen, Allen, Adamkiewicz et al 2013). …”

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Does Concern Motivate Behavior Change?

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Objective. To explore relationships between concerns and physical activity and body mass index (BMI) among a racially/ethnically diverse low-income population. Method. A cross-sectional survey documented behavioral risks among racially/ethnically diverse low-income residents in the Boston area (2005-2009). Multivariable logistic regressions were conducted in 2012 for each concern, using SAS version 9.2. Results. Those very/moderately concerned about weight were more likely to have higher BMIs, be in the preparation/action stage, received behavioral counseling, participated in a weight management program, and be interested in participating in one in the future. Those very/moderately concerned about physical activity were more likely to have higher BMIs, received behavioral counseling, and participated in a physical activity program. Conclusion. Individuals with elevated BMIs or low levels of physical activity are concerned. While level of concern is important, these findings suggest that it is not likely to be a sufficient catalyst to behavior change.

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“…Xie et al revealed that women are more likely to believe that THS affects the health of their children (16). In addition, in previous studies, male gender was associated with a lower probability of believing that THS is harmful (9,10,17), lower intention to quit smoking (18), and a lower perceived probability of developing lung cancer (19).…”

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Evaluation of Third Hand Cigarette Smoke Exposure and Awareness in University Students

AKBAL,

ÜNAL,

GÖKLER

et al. 2023

Acibadem Univ Saglik Bilim Derg

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ABSTRACT Background:Third Hand Smoke (THS) is tobacco dust that settles in the environment after smoking. It combines with other pollutants in the air and diffuses back into the air. It can enter the systemic circulation by inhalation, absorption through the skin, and ingestion of tobacco dust-contaminated objects. It cannot be completely eliminated by ventilating and cleaning the environment. Exposure to THS negatively affects the health of all people, especially infants and children. The aim of the study is to reveal THS exposure and awareness in 6th grade students of Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Faculty of Medicine and the factors associated with it. Methods and Results: As a data collection tool, a questionnaire consisting of a Beliefs About Third Hand Smoke (BATHS-T) Scale was prepared to recognize sociodemographic data form, smoking status, tobacco control policies, smoking bans at home and in the car, attitudes towards buying / renting a house / car, and THS awareness. Using an online survey, 322 people were reached. Conclusions: The mean BATHS-T (total) score of the participants was 37±8.0. Female gender, living with family, having good or higher academic achievement, not smoking, supporting anti-tobacco policies, not living with a smoker were associated with higher BATHS-T score. There was no statistically significant difference between the smoking ban at home and in the car and the BATHS-T score. In this respect, the study reached different results from the existing literature. Further studies is needed to elucidate this difference.

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Intention to quit smoking and concerns about household environmental risks: findings from the Health in Common Study in low-income housing

Cited by 9 publications

References 39 publications

Tobacco use among low-income housing residents: does hardship motivate quit attempts?

Tobacco use among low-income housing residents: does hardship motivate quit attempts?

Does Concern Motivate Behavior Change?

Evaluation of Third Hand Cigarette Smoke Exposure and Awareness in University Students

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