Smoking patterns, attitudes and motives: unique characteristics among 2-year versus 4-year college students

Berg, Carla J.; An, Lawrence C.; Thomas, Janet L.; Lust, Katherine; Sanem, Julia R.; Swan, Deanne W.; Ahluwalia, Jasjit S.

doi:10.1093/her/cyr017

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“…Since receipt of tobacco direct mail and redemption of coupons were associated with subsequent smoking behaviors among youth and adults, (6, 11) this differential exposure to tobacco direct mail marketing may in part explain the tobacco use disparities by socio-economic status among young adults. (1, 12, 13)…”

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Frequency and Characteristics Associated With Exposure to Tobacco Direct Mail Marketing and Its Prospective Effect on Smoking Behaviors Among Young Adults From the US Midwest

Choi

Forster

2014

Am J Public Health

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Objectives We examined the exposure to tobacco direct mail marketing and its effect on subsequent smoking behaviors in a US Midwest regional cohort of young adults. Methods Data were collected from 2622 young adults (mean age=24 years) in 2010-2011 (baseline) and 2011-2012 (follow-up). We collected information on demographics, tobacco use, and exposure to tobacco direct mail materials in the previous six months at baseline. Smoking behaviors were re-assessed at follow-up. We investigated the characteristics associated with receiving these materials at baseline, and the associations between receiving cigarette coupons in the mail at baseline and smoking behaviors at follow-up. Results Thirteen percent of participants reported receiving tobacco direct mail materials in the previous six months. Receipt of these materials was associated with age, education, and tobacco use (p<0.05). Among those who received these materials, 77% and 56% reported receiving coupons for cigarettes and other tobacco products, respectively. Among baseline nonsmokers and ex-smokers, receiving coupons was associated with becoming current smokers at follow-up (p<0.05). Among baseline current smokers, receiving coupons was associated with lower likelihood of smoking cessation at follow-up (p<0.05). Conclusions Tobacco direct mail marketing promoted and sustained smoking behaviors among US Midwest young adults. Regulating this marketing strategy may reduce the prevalence of smoking in this population.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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Frequency and Characteristics Associated With Exposure to Tobacco Direct Mail Marketing and Its Prospective Effect on Smoking Behaviors Among Young Adults From the US Midwest

Choi

Forster

2014

Am J Public Health

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“…(Berg et al, 2011) and "Out of your five closest friends, how many of them smoke cigarettes?" (Maibach, Maxfield, Ladin, & Slater, 1996) to determine their social experiences with smoking.…”

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The Development and Validation of a Scale Assessing Individual Schemas Used in Classifying a Smoker: Implications for Research and Practice

Berg¹,

Nehl²,

Sterling³

et al. 2011

Nicotine & Tobacco Research

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Introduction: Half of college students who have smoked in the past month do not consider themselves smokers. Understanding one's schema of smokers is important, as it might relate to smoking behavior. Thus, we aimed to develop a scale assessing how young adults classify smokers and establish reliability and validity of the scale. Methods:Of 24,055 students at six Southeast colleges recruited to complete an online survey, 4,840 (20.1%) responded, with complete smoking and scale development data from 3,863.Results: The Classifying a Smoker Scale consisted of 10 items derived from prior research. Factor analysis extracted a single factor accounting for 40.00% of score variance (eigenvalue = 5.52). Higher scores (range 10-70) indicate stricter criteria in classifying a smoker. The scale yielded a Cronbach's alpha of .91. Current smoking (past 30-day) prevalence was 22.8%. Higher Classifying a Smoker Scale scores (p = .001) were significant predictors of current smoking, controlling for sociodemographics. Higher scores were related to being nondaily versus daily smokers (p = .009), readiness to quit in the next month (p = .04), greater perceived smoking prevalence (p = .007), not identifying as smokers (p < .001), less perceived harm of smoking (p < .001), greater concern about smoking health risks (p = .01), and less favorable attitudes toward smoking restrictions (p < .001). Among current smokers, higher scores were related to greater smoking frequency (p = .02), not identifying as smokers (p < .001), and less perceived harm of smoking (p < .001), controlling for sociodemographics. Conclusion:This scale, demonstrating good psychometric properties, highlights potential intervention targets for prevention and cessation, as it relates to smoking, risk perception, and interest in quitting.

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“…These smokers are likely to perceive themselves as insusceptible to nicotine dependence and smoking-related diseases (88,89). Consequently, they are unlikely to express any intention to quit smoking (90,91).…”

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Review of hookah tobacco smoking among college students: policy implications and research recommendations

Gathuru¹,

Tarter²,

Klein‐Fedyshin

2015

The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse

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Background: About 30% of college students have smoked hookah tobacco. Although most students perceive this product to be innocuous and non-addictive, hookah tobacco increases the risk for disease and nicotine dependence. Currently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate the manufacture, distribution, or sale of hookah tobacco. Objective: Empirical literature pertaining to hookah tobacco smoking is reviewed with a focus on the implications for regulatory policy. Methods: PubMed, PsycINFO, and Scopus databases were searched to locate articles published in English. The literature search combined

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Smoking patterns, attitudes and motives: unique characteristics among 2-year versus 4-year college students

Cited by 48 publications

References 32 publications

Frequency and Characteristics Associated With Exposure to Tobacco Direct Mail Marketing and Its Prospective Effect on Smoking Behaviors Among Young Adults From the US Midwest

Frequency and Characteristics Associated With Exposure to Tobacco Direct Mail Marketing and Its Prospective Effect on Smoking Behaviors Among Young Adults From the US Midwest

The Development and Validation of a Scale Assessing Individual Schemas Used in Classifying a Smoker: Implications for Research and Practice

Review of hookah tobacco smoking among college students: policy implications and research recommendations

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