scholarly journals How Does Acculturation Influence Smoking Behavior Among Latinos? The Role of Education and National Background

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 227-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erik J. Rodriquez ◽  
Alicia Fernández ◽  
Jennifer C. Livaudais-Toman ◽  
Eliseo J. Perez-Stable
Keyword(s):  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Puerto Ricans ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Current Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Current Smoking ◽  
Current Cigarette ◽  
Interview Survey ◽  
Acculturation Level ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction: As Latinos acculturate, they are assumed to smoke at higher rates. This study investigated the relationship between acculturation level, educational attain­ment, and cigarette smoking by gender and national background among Latinos.Methods: Data from the 2009-2012 National Health Interview Survey were analyzed and participants included 1,111 Cubans, 813 Dominicans, 13,281 Mexi­cans, and 2,197 Puerto Ricans. Multivari­able logistic regression was used to model acculturation and educational predictors of current smoking, stratified by gender and national background. Acculturation level was categorized into less acculturated, bicultural, and more acculturated by com­bining birthplace and language preference. Current cigarette smoking was defined by self-reported use every day or some days among those who ever smoked at least 100 cigarettes.Results: Most respondents were inter­viewed in English (62%) and had a high school education or less (60%), but only 39% were US-born. Overall, 17.8% of men and 9.6% of women reported current smoking. By national background, smok­ing prevalence was highest among Puerto Ricans (16% of women and 23% of men) and lowest among Dominicans (6% of wom­en and 10% of men). More acculturated Mexican women and men had significantly higher odds of current smoking (OR=2.94; 95% CI=2.01, 4.31 and OR=1.88; 95% CI=1.39, 2.55; respectively). Mexican men who were more acculturated and had greater levels of educational attainment had lower odds of smoking (OR=.84; 95% CI=.74, .96).Conclusions: The relationship between acculturation and health behaviors among Latinos is influenced by education and should be considered by public health and clinician stakeholders when developing or adapting tobacco control strategies. Ethn Dis. 2019;29(2):227-238. doi:10.18865/ ed.29.2.227

scholarly journals Adult Current Smoking: Differences in Definitions and Prevalence Estimates—NHIS and NSDUH, 2008

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather Ryan ◽  
Angela Trosclair ◽  
Joe Gfroerer
Keyword(s):  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
National Health Interview Survey ◽  
Current Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Younger Adults ◽  
Current Smoking ◽  
Prevalence Estimates ◽  
Current Cigarette ◽  
Interview Survey ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Racial Ethnic

Objectives. To compare prevalence estimates and assess issues related to the measurement of adult cigarette smoking in the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) and the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).Methods. 2008 data on current cigarette smoking and current daily cigarette smoking among adults ≥18 years were compared. The standard NHIS current smoking definition, which screens for lifetime smoking ≥100 cigarettes, was used. For NSDUH, both the standard current smoking definition, which does not screen, and a modified definition applying the NHIS current smoking definition (i.e., with screen) were used.Results. NSDUH consistently yielded higher current cigarette smoking estimates than NHIS and lower daily smoking estimates. However, with use of the modified NSDUH current smoking definition, a notable number of subpopulation estimates became comparable between surveys. Younger adults and racial/ethnic minorities were most impacted by the lifetime smoking screen, with Hispanics being the most sensitive to differences in smoking variable definitions among all subgroups.Conclusions. Differences in current cigarette smoking definitions appear to have a greater impact on smoking estimates in some sub-populations than others. Survey mode differences may also limit intersurvey comparisons and trend analyses. Investigators are cautioned to use data most appropriate for their specific research questions.

Prevalence of Cigarette Smoking in Iran

2001 ◽  
Vol 89 (2) ◽  
pp. 339-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmadi Jamshid ◽  
Hosein Khalili ◽  
Reza Jooybar ◽  
Nooreddin Namazi ◽  
Pedram Mohammadagaei
Keyword(s):  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Common Type ◽  
Common Reason ◽  
Current Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Current Smoking ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Current Cigarette ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The City

The current research assessed the prevalence of cigarette smoking in Shiraz, Iran by randomly selecting 1,335 subjects (782 men and 553 women) from the city for a face-to-face interview and completion of a questionnaire. Of the participants, 205 (26%) of the men and 20 (3.6%) of the women reported being current smokers. The mean ages of smokers and nonsmokers were 41.8 and 37.0 yr., respectively (range between 16 and 90 years for smokers and nonsmokers). The mean age of starting to smoke cigarettes was 21.3 yr. (range of 10 to 60). The most common reasons for current cigarette smoking were Need to avoid withdrawal symptoms. Release of tension, and Pleasurable purposes. Foreign filter-tipped cigarettes were the most common type consumed. The mean number of cigarettes per day was 13.4 ( SD = 10.3). Reports for onset of cigarette smoking included Modeling. Release of tension, and Pleasurable purposes. Cigarette smoking was reported by more males than females. The most common reason for onset of cigarette smoking was different from that for current smoking. Frequencies of smokers within age groups were varied.

scholarly journals Comparing the Characteristics of Cigarette Smoking and e-Cigarette and IQOS Use among Adolescents in Taiwan

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yue-Chune Lee ◽  
Li-Chuan Chang ◽  
Chieh Hsu ◽  
Pei-Ching Chen
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Tobacco Product ◽  
Current Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Global Youth Tobacco Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Current Cigarette

Objectives. Our objective in this study was to identify the risk factors for cigarette, e-cigarette, and IQOS use among adolescents in Taiwan, with a particular focus on socioeconomic status, smoking status of parents and peers, cigarette promotions, and anti-tobacco campaigns. Methods. Data were obtained from the 2018 version of the annual cross-sectional Taiwan Global Youth Tobacco Survey, which is used to monitor tobacco use among Taiwanese adolescents in junior and senior high schools. The dependent variables in the study were “current cigarette smoking,” “current use of e-cigarettes,” and “current use of IQOS devices” (i.e., during the 30 days prior to survey completion). Independent variables included gender, school grade, monthly income/allowance, educational level of parents, smoking status of parents, smoking status of close friends, access to free cigarettes, exposure to cigarette advertisements, and attendance at anti-tobacco courses. Logistic regression was used in the identification of factors correlated with the current use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or IQOS. Results. We determined that 5.65% of the adolescents in the study were currently using cigarettes, 2.74% were currently using e-cigarettes, and 2.33% were currently using IQOS. Our analysis revealed a number of factors that have a bearing on smoking behavior, including gender, monthly allowance, educational level of parents, smoking status of parents and close friends, access to free cigarettes, and exposure to cigarette advertisements. Conclusions. The tobacco product that was most widely used by adolescents was cigarettes, followed by e-cigarettes and IQOS. The socioeconomic status, smoking status of parents/close friends, and access to cigarettes were all identified as important factors related to the current use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and IQOS by adolescents.

Current Smoking Habits and Genital Infections in Women

1992 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
pp. 329-331 ◽  
Author(s):  
F E Willmott
Keyword(s):  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Transmitted Disease ◽  
Current Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Genital Infections ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Economic Class ◽  
Multiple Partners ◽  
Behavioural Factor ◽  
Current Cigarette ◽  
The Relationship

A study was undertaken to assess the relationship between current cigarette smoking and genital infections. Four hundred women attending a sexually transmitted diseases clinic were the subjects of the study; of these 212 (53%) were cigarette smokers. In women under 20 years of age 70% were smokers. Women who smoked were more likely to have multiple partners and be in a lower socio-economic class or unemployed. The presence of genital warts was commoner in smokers. No association was shown between smoking and cervical inflammation or dysplasia. The findings suggest that cigarette smoking is a behavioural factor which should routinely be identified in the demographic details of women attending sexually transmitted disease clinics.

scholarly journals Association of Cigarette Use and Substance Use Disorders among US Adults with and without a Recent Diagnosis of Cancer

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-93
Author(s):  
Joanna M. Streck ◽  
Maria A. Parker ◽  
Andrea H. Weinberger ◽  
Nancy A. Rigotti ◽  
Elyse R. Park
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Substance Use Disorders ◽  
Smoking Prevalence ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Current Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Current Smoking ◽  
Current Cigarette ◽  
Status Interaction

Background: Few studies have examined substance use disorders (SUDs) in cancer patients and it is unclear whether SUDs differentially impact cigarette smoking in patients with vs. without cancer. This study used epidemiological data to estimate current cigarette smoking prevalence and quit ratios among US adults with and without SUDs by cancer status. Methods: Data were drawn from the 2015–2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (n = 170,111). Weighted current smoking prevalence and quit ratios were estimated across survey years by SUDs (with vs. without) and by cancer status (with vs. without). Results: Among those with cancer, current smoking prevalence was higher for those with vs. without SUDs (47% vs. 13%, p < 0.001) and quit ratios lower for those with vs. without SUDs (45% vs. 71%, p = 0.002). A similar pattern was observed in adults without cancer, with higher smoking prevalence (56% vs. 21%, p < 0.001) and lower quit ratios (23% vs. 51%, p < 0.001) observed for those with vs. without SUDs, respectively. In adjusted logistic regressions, the SUD × cancer status interaction was not significant for smoking prevalence or quit ratios (AOR = 1.2; 95% CI: 0.7, 2.1, p = 0.56; AOR = 1.0; 95% CI: 0.5, 2.0, p = 0.91, respectively), though smoking prevalence was lower and quit ratios higher for adults with vs. without cancer (ps < 0.05). Conclusions: Among US adults with and without cancer, individuals with SUDs evidenced higher cigarette smoking and lower quit ratios than those without SUDs. Addressing SUDs and their impact on smoking cessation is critical in cancer patients with implications for improving health and treatment outcomes.

scholarly journals Prevalence of cigarette smoking and its predictors among school going adolescents of North India

2014 ◽  
Vol 03 (04) ◽  
pp. 193-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Durgesh Thakur ◽  
Anmol Gupta ◽  
Anita Thakur ◽  
Salig Ram Mazta ◽  
Deepak Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Smoking Behavior ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Free Time ◽  
North India ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Current Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Current Cigarette

Abstract Background: Cigarettes smoking is a common mode of consuming tobacco in India. This habit usually starts in adolescence and tracks across the life course. Interventions like building decision making skills and resisting negative influences are effective in reducing the initiation and level of tobacco use. Aims and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of adolescent current cigarette smoking behavior and to investigate the individual and social factors, which influence them both to and not to smoke. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was carried out among school going adolescents in Shimla town of North India. After obtaining their written informed consent, a questionnaire was administered. Results: The overall prevalence of current cigarette smoking was 11.8%. The binary logistic regression model revealed that parents′ and peers′ smoking behavior influence adolescent smoking behavior. Individual self-harm tendency also significantly predicted cigarette smoking behavior. Parental active participation in keeping a track of their children′s free time activities predicted to protect adolescents from taking this habit. Conclusion: Our research lends support to the need for intervention on restricting adolescents from taking up this habit and becoming another tobacco industries′ addicted customer. Parents who smoke should quit this habit, which will not only restore their own health, but also protect their children. All parents should be counseled to carefully observe their children′s free time activities.

scholarly journals Initiation or cessation: what keeps the prevalence of smoking higher in Quebec than in the rest of Canada?

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (10) ◽  
pp. 306-314
Author(s):  
Annie Pelekanakis ◽  
Jennifer L. O'Loughlin ◽  
Thierry Gagné ◽  
Cynthia Callard ◽  
Katherine L. Frohlich
Keyword(s):  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Smoking Prevalence ◽  
Smoking Initiation ◽  
Canadian Community Health Survey ◽  
Current Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Current Smoking ◽  
Prevalence Estimates ◽  
Community Health Survey ◽  
Current Cigarette ◽  
Canadian Provinces

Introduction We compared smoking initiation and cessation in Quebec versus the rest of Canada as possible underpinnings of the continued higher cigarette smoking prevalence in Quebec. Methods Data were drawn from the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS). We compared average and sex-stratified prevalence estimates of (1) current cigarette smoking in persons aged 15 years and older; (2) past-year initiation of cigarette smoking in those aged 12 to 17 and 18 to 24 years; and (3) past-year cessation in adults aged 25 years and older in Quebec versus the other nine Canadian provinces in each two-year CCHS cycle from 2007/08 to 2017/18. Results The prevalence of current smoking decreased from 25% to 18% among adults aged 15 years and older in Quebec from 2007/08 to 2017/18, and from 22% to 16% in the rest of Canada. Initiation among those aged 12 to 17 years decreased from 9% to 5% in Quebec, and from 7% to 3% in the rest of Canada. Neither initiation among people aged 18 to 24 (at 6% and 7%, respectively) nor cessation among adults aged 25 and older (approximately 8%) changed over time in Quebec or in the rest of Canada. In each two-year CCHS cycle, past-year initiation among those 12 to 17 years of age was consistently higher in Quebec than in the rest of Canada, but there were no substantial or sustained differences in initiation among people aged 18 to 24 or in past-year cessation. Findings were similar when stratified by sex. Conclusion Higher levels of smoking initiation among youth aged 12 to 17 years could be a proximal underpinning of the continuing higher prevalence of smoking in Quebec versus the rest of Canada.

Cigarette Smoking and Cutaneous Damage in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Table 1.

2009 ◽  
Vol 36 (12) ◽  
pp. 2691-2693 ◽  
Author(s):  
IRINA TURCHIN ◽  
SASHA BERNATSKY ◽  
ANN E. CLARKE ◽  
YVAN ST-PIERRE ◽  
CHRISTIAN A. PINEAU
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Disease Duration ◽  
Systemic Lupus ◽  
Current Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Current Smoking ◽  
Current Cigarette ◽  
Active Lupus ◽  
Cutaneous Damage

Objective.To evaluate the association between cigarette smoking and cutaneous damage in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).Methods.Our study was performed in SLE clinic registry cohort patients, all of whom fulfilled revised American College of Rheumatology criteria for SLE; patients are followed prospectively with annual assessments that include collection of demographic variables, smoking history, disease activity (SLE Disease Activity Index version 2000, SLEDAI-2K), medications, and damage scores (Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics/ACR Damage Index). Cumulative cutaneous damage scores were used for the primary analyses. Logistic and logit regression models were performed to examine potential associations between current smoking and cutaneous damage, controlling for age, sex, race, lupus disease duration, antimalarial or immunosuppressant use, and anti-DNA and anti-SSA antibody status.Results.Of our sample (N = 276), 92% were women and 73.7% were Caucasian; the mean age was 45.1 years, mean disease duration 13.5 years, and 17.5% were current smokers. In the regression analyses, current cigarette smoking was associated with total cutaneous damage (OR 2.73, 95% CI 1.10, 6.81) and with scarring (OR 4.70, 95 CI 1.04, 21.2). In additional analyses, current smoking was also associated with active lupus rash (OR 6.18, 95% CI 1.63, 23.3).Conclusions.Current cigarette smoking may be associated with cutaneous damage and active lupus rash in SLE, suggesting another reason to emphasize smoking cessation in patients with SLE.

Cigarette Smoking Among Secondary School-Going Male Adolescents in Malaysia: Findings From the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2017

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (8_suppl) ◽  
pp. 80S-87S ◽  
Author(s):  
Miaw Yn Jane Ling ◽  
Wan Shakira Rodzlan Hasani ◽  
Muhammad Fadhli Mohd Yusoff ◽  
Hamizatul Akmal Abd Hamid ◽  
Kuang Hock Lim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
National Health ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Current Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male Adolescents ◽  
Current Cigarette

Smoking is a learned behavior during adolescence, and it is found predominantly among male adolescents in Malaysia. Our study aimed to investigate the prevalence and predictive factors of current cigarette smoking among school-going male adolescents in Malaysia. Data were derived from the National Health and Morbidity Survey: Adolescent Health Survey 2017, a cross-sectional study that utilized a 2-stage stratified cluster sampling to select a nationally representative sample of school-going adolescents in Malaysia (n = 27 497). Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with current cigarette smoking among male adolescents in Malaysia. Male adolescents aged 16 to 17 years (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.55; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.41-1.70), current illicit drug users (AOR = 8.14; 95% CI = 6.37-10.41), current alcohol users (AOR = 1.92; 95% CI = 1.65-2.23), those from rural schools (AOR = 1.60; 95% CI = 1.46-1.76), those whose parents were widowed/divorced/separated (AOR = 1.37; 95% CI = 1.21-1.55), and those whose parents/guardians were tobacco product users (AOR = 3.47; 95% CI = 2.33-5.16) were more likely to be current cigarette smokers. Tobacco control strategies should be aimed at both adolescents at risk and at promoting parental smoking cessation.

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