scholarly journals Implicit alcohol and smoking associations among young adult heavy drinkers: Associations with smoking status and alcohol-cigarette co-use

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 682-690 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey D. Wardell ◽  
Sarah S. Dermody ◽  
Kristen P. Lindgren ◽  
Asad M. Medina ◽  
Christian S. Hendershot
Keyword(s):  
Young Adult ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Heavy Drinkers

Can young adult smoking status be predicted from concern about body weight and self-reported BMI among adolescents? Results from a ten-year cohort study

2008 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 1449-1455 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Koval ◽  
Linda Pederson ◽  
Xiaohe Zhang ◽  
Paul Mowery ◽  
Mary McKenna
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Smoking Status

scholarly journals Assessing the Appeal of Instagram Electronic Cigarette Refill Liquid Promotions and Warnings Among Young Adults: Mixed Methods Focus Group Study

10.2196/15441 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (11) ◽  
pp. e15441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linnea I Laestadius ◽  
Kendall E Penndorf ◽  
Melissa Seidl ◽  
Young I Cho
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Nicotine Addiction ◽  
Electronic Cigarette ◽  
Framework Analysis ◽  
Focus Group Study ◽  
User Perceptions ◽  
Regulatory Strategies

Background While marketing for electronic cigarette refill liquids (e-liquids) is widespread on Instagram, little is known about the post elements that create appeal among young adult Instagram users. Further information is needed to help shape regulatory strategies appropriate for social media. Objective This study examined young adult Instagram user perceptions of actual e-liquid marketing posts and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–mandated nicotine addiction warning statements on Instagram. Methods A series of 12 focus groups (n=69) were held with non–tobacco users, vapers, smokers, and dual users in Wisconsin between September and December 2018. Participants discussed the elements of posts that they found appealing or unappealing, in addition to completing a survey about each post and e-liquid. Focus group transcripts were analyzed by smoking status using a framework analysis approach. Results Although willingness to try e-liquids was highest among nicotine users, focus group discussions indicated that Instagram posts promoting e-liquids held appeal for individuals across smoking statuses. The primary elements that created appeal were the perceived trustworthiness of the Instagram account, attractive design and flavor visuals, and promotion of flavors and nicotine levels that met personal preferences. Post appeal was reduced by references to vaping subcultures, indicators that the post creator did not take nicotine addiction seriously, and FDA-mandated nicotine warning statements. Non–tobacco users were particularly drawn to posts featuring nicotine-free e-liquids with attractive visual designs and flavors known from foods. Conclusions Young adults consider a broad range of elements in assessing the appeal of e-liquid marketing on Instagram, with minor but notable distinctions by smoking status. Non–tobacco users are uniquely drawn to nicotine-free e-liquids and are more deterred by the FDA’s mandated nicotine addiction warning statements than those from other smoking statuses. This suggests that it may be possible to tailor policy interventions in a manner that helps to reduce novel uptake of vaping without significantly diminishing its potential harm-reduction benefits.

scholarly journals Longitudinal findings from a randomized clinical trial of naltrexone for young adult heavy drinkers.

2016 ◽  
Vol 84 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly S. DeMartini ◽  
Ralitza Gueorguieva ◽  
Robert F. Leeman ◽  
William R. Corbin ◽  
Lisa M. Fucito ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Heavy Drinkers

The Effect of Smoking on the Relationship between Alcohol Consumption and All-Cause Mortality in Canadian Women

2005 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 373-386
Author(s):  
Jürgen Rehm ◽  
Bo Zhang ◽  
Susan Bondy ◽  
Mary Jane Ashley ◽  
Joanna Cohen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Protective Effect ◽  
Lower Risk ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Moderate Drinking ◽  
Risk Of Mortality ◽  
Heavy Drinkers ◽  
All Cause Mortality ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Effect Of Light

The protective effect of light to moderate drinking on all-cause mortality in general is well established, but there have been questions on its generalizability to women and non-smokers. The present study addresses these questions with a large cohort of Canadian middle-aged women. The key findings indicate that light to moderate drinkers have a markedly lower risk of mortality compared with current abstainers and that this effect is independent of smoking status. Part of this effect may be due to ex-drinkers who are part of the current abstainers group. Heavy drinkers have a higher mortality risk than light to moderate drinkers.

scholarly journals ‘It has candy. You need to press on it’: young adults’ perceptions of flavoured cigarettes in the Philippines

2020 ◽  
pp. tobaccocontrol-2019-055524
Author(s):  
Jennifer Brown ◽  
Meng Zhu ◽  
Meghan Moran ◽  
Connie Hoe ◽  
Ferdie Frejas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Smoking Prevalence ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Market Shares ◽  
Menthol Cigarettes ◽  
The World ◽  
High Smoking Prevalence ◽  
Green Packaging

BackgroundThe Philippines has a high smoking prevalence and one of the largest tobacco menthol market shares in the world. Flavour capsule cigarettes were introduced to the Philippines in 2013, most of which are menthol flavoured, and their market share is increasing. We explored perceptions of flavoured cigarette packaging among young adult Filipinos.MethodsWe conducted eight focus groups with 63 young adults ages 18–24 years in Manila in 2019, stratified by gender and smoking status. We conducted a thematic analysis of the transcripts.ResultsMost participants assessed relative harm of cigarettes based on strength, mainly determined by colour of the packaging. Menthol cigarettes with primarily blue packaging were considered less harmful than menthol cigarettes with primarily green packaging. Many participants considered flavour capsule packs most attractive, compared with non-flavoured and traditional menthol cigarettes, due to the colouring of the packs and expectations regarding taste. Some participants likened the capsules and the taste of flavour capsule cigarettes to candy, and many participants thought flavour capsule cigarettes would most likely be smoked by teenagers or young adults.ConclusionsYoung adult Filipinos believe that some menthol-flavoured cigarettes are less harmful than other flavoured cigarettes and non-flavoured cigarettes and find flavour capsule cigarettes attractive. A tobacco flavour ban and implementation of plain packaging might help reduce misperceptions of risk and make cigarettes less appealing.

scholarly journals Fatty acid amide supplementation decreases impulsivity in young adult heavy drinkers

2016 ◽  
Vol 155 ◽  
pp. 131-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria J. van Kooten ◽  
Maria G. Veldhuizen ◽  
Ivan E. de Araujo ◽  
Stephanie S. O'Malley ◽  
Dana M. Small
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Acid Amide ◽  
Heavy Drinkers ◽  
Fatty Acid Amide

Reward drinking and naltrexone treatment response among young adult heavy drinkers

Addiction ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corey R. Roos ◽  
Krysten W. Bold ◽  
Katie Witkiewitz ◽  
Robert F. Leeman ◽  
Kelly S. DeMartini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adult ◽  
Treatment Response ◽  
Heavy Drinkers ◽  
Naltrexone Treatment

scholarly journals Cardiovascular risk factors in young male adults: impact of physical activity and parental education

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Serap Çuhadar ◽  
Ayşenur Atay ◽  
Gülcan Sağlam ◽  
Mehmet Köseoğlu ◽  
Levent Çuhadar
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Adult Males

Background: This study was conducted to assess whether choices of physical activity, smoking status, and parental education and income were correlated with the health status of young adult males which are important for preventive health policy. Methods: 491 18-29-year old males from lower socioeconomical districts in Turkey participated in this study. Information about demographic characteristics, parental education, household income, smoking status, and physical activity was obtained by means of a standardized questionnaire. BMI and metabolic parameters (serum lipid profile) were assessed.Results: Mean total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglyceride levels were in the normal range.  The physically active group displayed a better lipid profile. No relationship was found between parental education and serum lipids. Smoking was slightly correlated with household income (r=103, p=0.022).Conclusion: Young adult males who participate in relatively high levels of physical activity are at lower CHD risk than less active ones. The present study also showed that lower socioecnomic status does not always correlate with higher levels of cardiovascular risk factors. In conclusion, data supports that while family history cannot be changed, HDL levels can be modulated by lifestyle factors as in other populations and that with the determined benefits of increasing physical activity and thus, HDL levels, policy reform in schools to promote physical activity are warranted.

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