Changes in Smoking Intensity Over Time by Birth Cohort and by Latino National Background, 1997-2014
Conclusions:
Although smoking intensity has decreased substantially since the late 1990s, CPD data suggest that declines are slowing among younger generations and certain Latina women. Effective tobacco control strategies should be developed to discourage even very light and nondaily smoking.
Implications:
Few studies have been conducted on how smoking intensity has changed since the late 1990s. Between 2004 and 2011, when the decline in smoking prevalence slowed, it is unknown how smoking intensity (ie, CPD) changed by age. Additionally, no research has assessed differences and changes in smoking intensity over time amon...
Source: Nicotine and Tobacco Research - November 9, 2016 Category: Addiction Authors: Rodriquez, E. J., Oh, S. S., Perez-Stable, E. J., Schroeder, S. A. Tags: Original Investigation Source Type: research
Does Quitting Smoking Make a Difference Among Newly Diagnosed Head and Neck Cancer Patients?
Conclusions:
Compared to never-smokers, continuing smokers have the highest HR of overall mortality followed by quitters and former smokers, which indicates that smoking cessation, even after a cancer diagnosis, may improve overall mortality among newly diagnosed head and neck cancer patients. Health care providers should consider incorporating smoking cessation interventions into standard cancer treatment to improve survival among this population.
Implications:
Using prospective observational longitudinal data from 590 head and neck cancer patients, this study showed that continuing smokers have the highest overall morta...
Source: Nicotine and Tobacco Research - November 9, 2016 Category: Addiction Authors: Choi, S. H., Terrell, J. E., Bradford, C. R., Ghanem, T., Spector, M. E., Wolf, G. T., Lipkus, I. M., Duffy, S. A. Tags: Original Investigation Source Type: research
Structured Smoking Cessation Training for Medical Students: A Prospective Study
Conclusions:
A novel teaching module for undergraduate medical students produced a sustained learning outcome in terms of knowledge, skills, and attitudes but not self-reported practice.
Implications:
Studies across the world have identified considerable knowledge gaps and deficits in practical training with regard to smoking cessation counseling in undergraduate medical students. This paper describes a teaching intervention informed by current recommendations for the design of educational activities aimed at enabling medical students to deliver adequate behavior change counseling. The teaching module was tailored to the ...
Source: Nicotine and Tobacco Research - November 9, 2016 Category: Addiction Authors: Herold, R., Schiekirka, S., Brown, J., Bobak, A., McEwen, A., Raupach, T. Tags: Original Investigation Source Type: research
General Practitioners and Dentists: A Call for Action Against Tobacco
Conclusion:
Healthcare providers have the potential to become a key reference point in the fight against smoking. However, before acting, GPs and dentists should set a good example: those who smoke should urgently quit or at least refrain from smoking during working hours.
Implications:
GPs and dentists, reaching the large majority of Italian smokers, can make a major contribution in the fight against tobacco. Future studies are needed to investigate possible reasons of the apparently high smoking prevalence among GPs, in order to develop tailored smoking cessation interventions for healthcare providers. (Source: Nicotine...
Source: Nicotine and Tobacco Research - November 9, 2016 Category: Addiction Authors: Gallus, S., Lugo, A., Garattini, S., Pacifici, R., Mastrobattista, L., Marzo, G., Paglia, L. Tags: Original Investigation Source Type: research
Stigmatic and Sympathetic Attitudes Toward Cancer Patients Who Smoke: A Qualitative Analysis of an Online Discussion Board Forum
Conclusions:
The current findings raise awareness and provide insight into stigma against cancer survivors who smoke and can help inform strategies for reducing stigma against this vulnerable group.
Implications:
This study helps raise awareness of stigma toward cancer patients who smoke and provides insight into the processes that may influence stigmatic as compared to sympathetic attitudes toward these patients. Results suggest that population-based strategies to educate the public regarding the nature of nicotine addiction, difficulty of quitting, and benefits of quitting for cancer patients may be useful for reducing ...
Source: Nicotine and Tobacco Research - November 9, 2016 Category: Addiction Authors: Luberto, C. M., Hyland, K. A., Streck, J. M., Temel, B., Park, E. R. Tags: Original Investigation Source Type: research
Tobacco Consumption Among HIV-Positive Respondents: Findings From the Third Round of the National Family Health Survey
Conclusions:
Results in this article suggest HIV-positive men in India were not only significantly more likely to consume tobacco, but they also smoked a higher number of cigarettes compared to their HIV-negative counterparts. This is a cause for concern as our analyses revealed a possible association between the number of cigarettes smoked and TB-status.
Implications:
This article contributes to knowledge on the intertwining epidemics of HIV and smoking through using cross-sectional data from the National Family Survey III to demonstrate that HIV-positive men in India display patterns of tobacco consumption which differs...
Source: Nicotine and Tobacco Research - November 9, 2016 Category: Addiction Authors: Lall, P., Saifi, R., Kamarulzaman, A. Tags: Original Investigation Source Type: research
Smoking Cessation for People Living With HIV/AIDS: A Literature Review and Synthesis
Conclusions:
The literature reveals some limited evidence for the efficacy of behavioral interventions. However, the research literature on these interventions is sparse and the efficacy findings are mixed. Studies exploring the use of mobile technologies for reducing treatment barriers are becoming more prevalent. Few published trials have directly examined the efficacy of pharmacological smoking cessation interventions among PLWHA. Specific gaps in the treatment literature are discussed in detail, and a strategy is presented for developing a greater understanding of factors that contribute to the efficacy of smoking cess...
Source: Nicotine and Tobacco Research - November 9, 2016 Category: Addiction Authors: Ledgerwood, D. M., Yskes, R. Tags: Review Source Type: research
Smoking: A Major Roadblock in the Fight Against AIDS
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Source: Nicotine and Tobacco Research - November 9, 2016 Category: Addiction Authors: Siddiqi, K., Mdege, N. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
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High-Intensity Sweeteners in Alternative Tobacco Products
This study is the first to quantify high intensity sweeteners in snus and dissolvable products. Snus and dissolvables contain the high intensity sweetener, sucralose, at levels higher than in confectionary products. The high sweetness of alternative tobacco products makes these products attractive to adolescents. Regulation of sweetener content in non-cigarette products is suggested as an efficient means to control product palatability and to reduce initiation in adolescents. (Source: Nicotine and Tobacco Research)
Source: Nicotine and Tobacco Research - October 7, 2016 Category: Addiction Authors: Miao, S., Beach, E. S., Sommer, T. J., Zimmerman, J. B., Jordt, S.-E. Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research
Fetal Exposure to Carcinogens With Tobacco Use in Pregnancy: Phase 1 MAW Study Findings
Conclusions:
There is a moderate to strong correlation between maternal smoking and fetal exposure to the tobacco-specific carcinogen NNAL.
Implications:
The correlation between maternal smoking and fetal carcinogen exposure may provide an education tool to help motivate smoking cessation among pregnant AN women. Further investigation is warranted to determine correlations between maternal commercial ST and iqmik use and neonatal NNAL. (Source: Nicotine and Tobacco Research)
Source: Nicotine and Tobacco Research - October 7, 2016 Category: Addiction Authors: Flanagan, C. A., Koller, K. R., Wolfe, A. W., Thomas, T. K., Benowitz, N. L., Renner, C. C., Hughes, C., Hatsukami, D. K., Bronars, C., Murphy, N. J., Day, G., Decker, P. A., Patten, C. A. Tags: Original Investigation Source Type: research
Time-to-Pregnancy Associated With Couples Use of Tobacco Products
Conclusions:
Compared with never users, smokeless tobacco did not alter TTP in our cohort; however, TTP was shorter compared with smokers. We observed longer TTP in male and female smokers; cadmium may partially contribute.
Implications:
Both partners’ preconception smoking contributed to longer TTP, highlighting the importance of both partners’ lifestyles in healthy reproduction and underscores the need for couple-based preconception guidance. The male’s contribution is a new finding. Higher cadmium levels may partially contribute to longer TTP in smokers, particularly among females. Though we do not ob...
Source: Nicotine and Tobacco Research - October 7, 2016 Category: Addiction Authors: Sapra, K. J., Barr, D. B., Maisog, J. M., Sundaram, R., Buck Louis, G. M. Tags: Original Investigation Source Type: research
