scholarly journals Exposure to Point-of-Sale Marketing of Cigarettes and E-Cigarettes as Predictors of Smoking Cessation Behaviors

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 212-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dale S Mantey ◽  
Keryn E Pasch ◽  
Alexandra Loukas ◽  
Cheryl L Perry
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Cue Reactivity ◽  
Cigarette Smokers ◽  
Point Of Sale ◽  
Cigarette Advertising ◽  
Advertising Exposure ◽  
Cigarette Cessation ◽  
Product Displays ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Introduction Cue-reactivity theory suggests that smoking-related visual cues such as point-of-sale (POS) marketing (eg, advertising, product displays) may undermine cessation attempts by causing an increase in nicotine cravings among users. This study examined the relationship between recall of exposure to POS marketing and subsequent cessation behaviors among young adult cigarette smokers. Methods Participants included 813, 18–29 year old (m = 21.1, SD = 2.70), current cigarette smokers attending 24 Texas colleges. Multivariable logistic regression models examined the impact of baseline self-reported exposure to cigarette and e-cigarette advertising and product displays, on using e-cigarettes for cessation and successful cigarette cessation at 6-month follow-up. Two-way interactions between product-specific advertising and between product-specific displays were examined to determine if the marketing of one product strengthened the cue reactivity of the other. Baseline covariates included sociodemographic factors, past quit attempts, intentions to quit smoking, and nicotine dependence. Results Exposure to e-cigarette displays was associated with lower odds of cigarette smoking cessation, controlling for covariates and conventional cigarette display exposure. E-cigarette advertising was positively associated with the use of e-cigarettes for cigarette cessation among participants exposed to low (ie, at least 1 SD below the mean) levels of cigarette advertising. Cigarette advertising was associated with the use of e-cigarettes for cigarette cessation only among those exposed to low levels of e-cigarette advertising. Exposure to cigarette displays was not associated with either outcome. Conclusion Smoking-related cues at POS may undermine successful cigarette cessation. Exposure to product displays decrease odds of cessation. Advertising exposure increased odds for using e-cigarettes for cessation attempts, but may have guided smokers towards an unproven cessation aid. Implications By examining the interaction of conventional cigarette and e-cigarette marketing exposure, this study adds a unique insight into the impact of retail tobacco marketing on cigarette smoking cessation behavior among young adults. These findings suggest that policies that balance encouraging cigarette smoking cessation while limiting marketing strategies should be considered, such as POS product displays, that may undermine successful cessation attempts.

Patterns of non-cigarette tobacco and nicotine use among current cigarette smokers and recent quitters: Findings from the 2020 ITC Four Country Smoking and Vaping Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin Li ◽  
Ron Borland ◽  
K Michael Cummings ◽  
Shannon Gravely ◽  
Anne C K Quah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Tobacco Product ◽  
Cigarette Tobacco ◽  
Cigarette Smokers ◽  
Tobacco Products ◽  
Patterns Of Use ◽  
Levels Of Use ◽  
Current Cigarette

Abstract Introduction This study explores patterns of use of non-cigarette tobacco and nicotine products among adult cigarette smokers and recent ex-smokers. Along with cigarette smoking status we explore differences as a function of countries with different product regulations, gender and age. Methods Data came from the ITC Four Country Smoking and Vaping Wave 3 Survey conducted between February-June 2020. The analytic sample consisted of 9112 current cigarette smokers (at least monthly) and 1184 recent ex-smokers (quit cigarettes ≤ 2 years) from Australia, Canada, England, and the US. Respondents were asked about their cigarette smoking and current use of the following non-cigarette products: combustible tobacco (cigars, cigarillos, pipe, waterpipe); non-combustible tobacco (smokeless tobacco, and heated tobacco products (HTPs)); and non-tobacco nicotine products (nicotine vaping products (NVPs), nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), and nicotine pouches)). Results Overall, NVPs (13.7%) and NRT (10.9%) were the most reported nicotine products used, followed by cigars (5.3%), cigarillos (4.2%), and HTPs (3.5%). More than 21% current and recent ex-smokers of cigarettes reported using a non-tobacco nicotine product and non-combustible product, with respondents in England reporting the highest levels of use (>26%). Males, younger respondents, and current non-daily cigarette smokers were more likely to use non-cigarette nicotine products. Notably, 11.6% of ex-cigarette smokers were using other combustible tobacco. Conclusion Considerable percentages of current cigarette smokers and ex-smokers use non-cigarette nicotine products, and there are unexpectedly high levels of use of other combustible products by those recent ex-smokers of cigarettes which is concerning and has important implications for definitions of smoking cessation. Implications The tobacco product market has evolved to include new products which add to existing non-cigarette tobacco products creating a much more diverse nicotine market. This brief report provides a snapshot of use of various combustible and non-combustible nicotine containing products among current cigarette smokers and recent ex-smokers in four western countries. Our results indicate that use of non-cigarette tobacco and nicotine products among these cigarette smokers and recent ex-smokers is not low, particularly among males, younger and non-daily cigarette smokers. Use of other combustible tobacco among respondents that recently quit cigarette smoking is concerning and has important implications for definitions of smoking cessation. Increased emphasis on researching non-cigarette nicotine product use is warranted in tobacco control generally and smoking cessation in particular.

scholarly journals The impact of Aboriginal status, cigarette smoking and smoking cessation on perinatal outcomes in South Australia

2014 ◽  
Vol 201 (5) ◽  
pp. 274-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicolette A Hodyl ◽  
Luke E Grzeskowiak ◽  
Michael J Stark ◽  
Wendy Scheil ◽  
Vicki L Clifton
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Perinatal Outcomes ◽  
South Australia ◽  
The Impact

Cigarette Smoking Status and Smoking Cessation Counseling of Chinese Physicians in Wuhan, Hubei Province

2008 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 183-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Han Zao Li ◽  
Weixing Sun ◽  
Fangmei Cheng ◽  
Xiangrong Wang ◽  
Weiping Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Female Physicians ◽  
Smoking Cessation Counseling ◽  
Cigarette Smokers ◽  
Perceived Success ◽  
Quit Smoking ◽  
Current Cigarette ◽  
Chinese Physicians

Among the 347 physicians surveyed, 58% of the male physicians and 18.8% of the female physicians were current cigarette smokers; 54.4% of the male and 70.4% of the female physicians often or always provided smoking cessation counseling for patients; 37.5% of the physicians thought that for a Chinese smoker, cigarette smoking served as a social lubricant; 31.5% thought it a habit; 21.7% thought it a stress reliever; and 9.2% thought it a social status symbol. The following 5 variables were significantly associated with physicians' smoking cessation counseling frequency: their smoking status, perceived success in their past counseling, perceived influence, perceived exemplary role, and perceived responsibility. To increase physicians' smoking cessation counseling, the Chinese Ministry of Health would need to discourage physicians to smoke and appeal to their sense of responsibility to help patients quit smoking.

scholarly journals E-cigarette advertising exposure among South African adults in 2017: findings from a nationally representative cross-sectional survey

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. e048462
Author(s):  
Israel Terungwa Agaku ◽  
Catherine O Egbe ◽  
Olalekan A Ayo-Yusuf
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
South African ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tobacco Products ◽  
Cigarette Advertising ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Advertising Exposure ◽  
Electronic Delivery

ObjectivesIn South Africa, the Control of Tobacco and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill seeks to regulate e-cigarettes as tobacco products, including their advertising, promotion and sponsorship. Population data on e-cigarette advertising in South Africa are needed to inform public health programs, practice and policy. We examined self-reported e-cigarette advertising exposure during 2017.DesignCross-sectional.SettingHousehold-based survey.Participants3063 individuals who participated in the 2017 South African Social Attitudes survey, a nationally representative, in-person survey of the non-institutionalised civilian adult population aged ≥16 yearsExposure‘In the past 12 months, have you seen advertisements or promotions for e-cigarettes (including e-shisha, e-pipe) on any of the following media: newspapers/magazines, billboards, in the malls or any other source?’Main outcomesBeliefs and attitudes regarding e-cigarettes.FindingsParticipants’ mean age was 37.7 years. Overall, 20.1% reported exposure to e-cigarette advertisements. By age, exposure was most prevalent among those aged 16–19 years (24.6%). Top sources of exposure among those exposed were stores, 40.7%; malls, 30.9%; and television, 32.5%. Of those aware of e-cigarettes, 61.2% believed ‘e-cigarette advertisements and promotion may make adolescents think of smoking traditional cigarettes’; 62.7% believed that ‘e-cigarette advertisements and promotions may make ex-smokers think of starting smoking cigarettes again’; and 59.5% supported the statement that ‘e-cigarette smoking should be banned indoors just as traditional cigarette smoking’. Notably, teens aged 16–19 reported the lowest prevalence (49.0%) of those believing that ‘e-cigarette advertisements and promotion may make adolescents think of smoking traditional cigarettes’, whereas this percentage was highest among those aged 55–64 years (73.2%).ConclusionComprehensive regulatory efforts are needed to address e-cigarette advertising, marketing and sponsorship in order to protect public health. The urgent enactment of the new tobacco control legislation, The Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill, can help reduce youth exposure to e-cigarette advertising in South Africa.

scholarly journals Cross-country comparison of cigarette and vaping product marketing exposure and use: findings from 2016 ITC Four Country Smoking and Vaping Survey

2019 ◽  
pp. tobaccocontrol-2018-054650 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoo Jin Cho ◽  
James Thrasher ◽  
Michael Cummings ◽  
Hua H Yong ◽  
Sara C Hitchman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Point Of Sale ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Cigarette Advertising ◽  
Multiple Covariates ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Product Marketing ◽  
Advertising Exposure ◽  
Research And Policy ◽  
Country Specific

ObjectiveTo compare exposure to and use of certain cigarette and vaping product marketing among adult smokers and vapers in four countries with contrasting regulations—Australia (AU), Canada, England and the USA.Data sourcesAdult smokers and vapers (n=12 294) from the 2016 International Tobacco Control (ITC) Four Country Smoking and Vaping Survey (4CV1).AnalysisSelf-reported exposure to cigarette and vaping product advertising through point-of-sale, websites/social media, emails/texts, as well as exposure to and use of price offers were assessed for country differences using logistic regression models adjusted for multiple covariates.ResultsReported exposure to cigarette advertising exposure at point-of-sale was higher in the USA (52.1%) than in AU, Canada and England (10.5%–18.5%). Exposure to cigarette advertising on websites/social media and emails/texts was low overall (1.5%–10.4%). Reported exposure to vaping ads at point-of-sale was higher in England (49.3%) and USA (45.9%) than in Canada (32.5%), but vaping ad exposure on websites/social media in Canada (15.1%) was similar with England (18.4%) and the USA (12.1%). Exposure to vaping ads via emails/texts was low overall (3.1%–9.9%). Exposure to, and use of, cigarette price offers was highest in the USA (34.0 % and 17.8 %, respectively), but the use rate among those exposed was highest in AU (64.9%). Exposure to, and use of, price offers for vaping products was higher in the USA (42.3 % and 21.7 %) than in AU, Canada and England (25.9%–31.5 % and 7.4%–10.3 %).ConclusionsPatterns of cigarette and vaping product marketing exposure generally reflected country-specific policies, except for online vaping ads. Implications for research and policy are discussed.

scholarly journals How do we determine the impact of e-cigarettes on cigarette smoking cessation or reduction? Review and recommendations for answering the research question with scientific rigor

Addiction ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 113 (3) ◽  
pp. 391-404 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea C. Villanti ◽  
Shari P. Feirman ◽  
Raymond S. Niaura ◽  
Jennifer L. Pearson ◽  
Allison M. Glasser ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Scientific Rigor ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals The profile of menthol cigarette smokers in the months following the removal of these products from the market in England

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Loren Kock ◽  
Lion Shahab ◽  
Ilze Bogdanovica ◽  
Jamie Brown
Keyword(s):  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Transitional Period ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cigarette Smokers ◽  
Menthol Cigarette ◽  
Menthol Cigarettes ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Cigarette Dependence ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Introduction: In May 2020 the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) ban on the sale of menthol cigarettes was implemented after a four-year transitional period. This study examined the prevalence of menthol cigarette smoking in the months following the ban, and according to sociodemographic and smoking characteristics.Methods: Cross-sectional data came from a representative survey of current smokers (18+) in England (unweighted n=1,577) during seven months (July-January) in 2020/2021. The weighted prevalence of menthol cigarette smoking as a proportion of total cigarette smoking was calculated, and chi-squared statistics assessed the relationship between menthol smoking, sociodemographic and smoking characteristics. Sources of purchase of menthol cigarettes were also explored.Results: The proportion of current smokers who smoked menthol cigarettes was similar in July to October 2020 (17.5%, 95% CI 15.3%-20.1%) compared with November 2020 to January 2021 (16.3%, 95% CI 13.9%-19.2%) (χ2(1)=0.38, P=0.56)). Menthol cigarette smoking was more common among younger age groups (16-24 = 29.0%; 25-34 = 23.3%) and women (21.1%). Menthol cigarette smokers showed lower cigarette dependence compared with other cigarette smokers. Purchases of menthol cigarettes from any illicit source in the past six months declined from 34.5% in July-October 2020 to 19.0% in November 2020–January 2021.Conclusions: A substantial proportion (just under a fifth) of current smokers in England reported menthol cigarette smoking between July-January 2020/2021 despite the ban. There was no decline in this proportion across the period, suggesting that smokers mitigated the impact of the ban by a variety of means, such as with legal menthol accessories.

Direct Outreach in Bars and Clubs to Enroll Cigarette Smokers in Mobile Cessation Services (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Chalela ◽  
Alfred L. McAlister ◽  
Cliff Despres ◽  
Edgar Muñoz ◽  
Pramod Sukumaran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Public Health Importance ◽  
Cigarette Smokers ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Quit Attempt

BACKGROUND Quitxt is a mobile smoking cessation service delivered through text messaging (SMS) and Facebook Messenger chat. Cigarette smoking and alcohol use are well known to be concomitant behaviors, however there is a lack of studies related to recruitment of smokers for mobile cessation services at places where alcohol is consumed, such as bars and clubs. Adapting recruitment strategies to expand the program reach where tobacco users are may help decrease the gap in health equity among minorities. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this exploratory study was to assess the feasibility of direct outreach at bars, clubs and restaurants to as a strategy to recruit smokers to our mobile Quitxt program. METHODS We collaborated with an advertising agency to recruit young adult smokers aged 18-29, focusing on urban & rural Spanish speaking Latinos, as well as English speaking rural Caucasians and African Americans. Street team members were recruited and trained in a four-hour session including a brief introduction to the public health importance of cigarette smoking and the aims of the project. The street team made face to face contact with smokers in and near smoking areas in 25 bars, clubs, and other venues frequented by young smokers in urban San Antonio and nearby rural areas. RESULTS The 3,923 interactions by street teams produced 317 program enrollments (8%). Most participants were English speakers with a mean age of 29 years, 63% were women, about 57% were Hispanic/Latino, with a mean of 8 cigarettes smoked per day. Among users ready to make a quit attempt, 26% reported one tobacco free day and 15% reported maintaining cessation to achieve one week without smoking. Response rate to later follow-up questions were low. CONCLUSIONS Direct outreach in bars and clubs is a useful method for connecting young adult cigarette smokers with mobile cessation services. However, to learn more about how mobile services can influence long term smoking cessation, incentives are evidently required to obtain useful response rates. CLINICALTRIAL N/A

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