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2. Research paper. Smoking status, nicotine dependence and happiness in nine countries of the former Soviet Union.
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Stickley, Andrew, Koyanagi, Ai, Roberts, Bayard, Leinsalu, Mall, Goryakin, Yevgeniy, and McKee, Martin
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PSYCHOLOGY of drug addiction , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *FACTOR analysis , *HAPPINESS , *NICOTINE , *POPULATION research , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *RESEARCH funding , *STATISTICAL sampling , *SCALE analysis (Psychology) , *SMOKING , *CROSS-sectional method , *CASE-control method , *DATA analysis software , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *ODDS ratio - Abstract
Background The US Food and Drug Administration has established a policy of substantially discounting the health benefits of reduced smoking in its evaluation of proposed regulations because of the cost to smokers of the supposed lost pleasure they suffer by no longer smoking. This study used data from nine countries of the former Soviet Union (fSU) to explore this association in a setting characterised by high rates of (male) smoking and smoking-related mortality. Methods Data came from a cross-sectional populationbased study undertaken in 2010/2011 in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine. Information was collected from 18 000 respondents aged ≥18 on smoking status (never, ex-smoking and current smoking), cessation attempts and nicotine dependence. The association between these variables and self-reported happiness was examined using ordered probit regression analysis. Results In a pooled country analysis, never smokers and ex-smokers were both significantly happier than current smokers. Smokers with higher levels of nicotine dependence were significantly less happy than those with a low level of dependence. Conclusions This study contradicts the idea that smoking is associated with greater happiness. Moreover, of relevance for policy in the fSU countries, given the lack of public knowledge about the detrimental effects of smoking on health but widespread desire to quit reported in recent research, the finding that smoking is associated with lower levels of happiness should be incorporated in future public health efforts to help encourage smokers to quit by highlighting that smoking cessation may result in better physical and emotional health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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3. Research paper. Youth exposure to in-vehicle second-hand smoke and their smoking behaviours: trends and associations in repeated national surveys (2006-2012).
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Healey, Benjamin, Hoek, Janet, Wilson, Nick, Thomson, George, Taylor, Steve, and Edwards, Richard
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CONFIDENCE intervals , *ETHNIC groups , *HEALTH behavior , *HIGH school students , *PASSIVE smoking , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *RESEARCH funding , *SURVEYS , *DATA analysis software , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *ODDS ratio , *CHILDREN - Abstract
Objective To extend the limited international evidence on youth in-vehicle second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure by examining trends in New Zealand, a country with a national smoke-free goal and indoors smoke-free environment legislation. Methods We tracked exposure rates and explored the associations between in-vehicle SHS exposure and smoking behaviours. In-home exposure was also examined for comparative purposes. Data were collected in annual surveys of over 25 000 year 10 school students (14-15-year olds) for a 7-year period (2006-2012). Questions covered smoking behaviour, exposure to smoking and demographics. Results Youth SHS exposure rates in-vehicle and in-home trended down slightly over time (p<0.0001 for both) with 23% exposed in-vehicle in the previous week in 2012. However, marked inequalities in exposure between ethnic groups, and by school-based socioeconomic position, persisted. The strongest association with SHS exposure was parental smoking (eg, for both parents versus neither smoking in 2012: in-vehicle SHS exposure adjusted OR: 7.4; 95% CI: 6.5 to 8.4). After adjusting for seven other factors associated with initiation, logistic regression analyses revealed statistically significant associations of in-vehicle SHS exposure with susceptibility to initiation and smoking. Conclusions The slow decline in SHS exposure in vehicles and the lack of progress in reducing relative inequalities is problematic. To accelerate progress, the New Zealand Government could follow the example of other jurisdictions and prohibit smoking in cars carrying children. Other major policy interventions, beside enhanced smoke-free environments, will also likely be required if New Zealand is to achieve its 2025 smoke-free nation goal. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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4. Research paper. Differential trends in cigarette smoking in the USA: is menthol slowing progress?
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Giovino, Gary A., Villanti, Andrea C., Mowery, Paul D., Sevilimedu, Varadan, Niaura, Raymond S., Vallone, Donna M., and Abrams, David B.
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SMOKING , *AGE distribution , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *FLAVORING essences , *INTERVIEWING , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *RESEARCH funding , *SEX distribution , *LOGISTIC regression analysis , *TOBACCO products , *DISEASE prevalence , *DATA analysis software , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics - Abstract
Introduction Mentholated cigarettes are at least as dangerous to an individual's health as non-mentholated varieties. The addition of menthol to cigarettes reduces perceived harshness of smoke, which can facilitate initiation. Here, we examine correlates of menthol use, national trends in smoking menthol and non-menthol cigarettes, and brand preferences over time. Methods We estimated menthol cigarette use during 2004-2010 using annual data on persons ≥12 years old from the National Surveys on Drug Use and Health. We adjusted self-reported menthol status for selected brands that were either exclusively menthol or nonmenthol, based on sales data. Data were weighted to provide national estimates. Results Among cigarette smokers, menthol cigarette use was more common among 12-17 year olds (56.7%) and 18-25 year olds (45.0%) than among older persons (range 30.5% to 34.7%). In a multivariable analysis, menthol use was associated with being younger, female and of non-Caucasian race/ethnicity. Among all adolescents, the percentage who smoked non-menthol cigarettes decreased from 2004-2010, while menthol smoking rates remained constant; among all young adults, the percentage who smoked non-menthol cigarettes also declined, while menthol smoking rates increased. The use of Camel menthol and Marlboro menthol increased among adolescent and young adult smokers, particularly non-Hispanic Caucasians, during the study period. Conclusions Young people are heavy consumers of mentholated cigarettes. Progress in reducing youth smoking has likely been attenuated by the sale and marketing of mentholated cigarettes, including emerging varieties of established youth brands. This study should inform the Food and Drug Administration regarding the potential public health impact of a menthol ban. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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5. Research paper. Validity of self-reported adult secondhand smoke exposure.
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Prochaska, Judith J., Grossman, William, Young-Wolff, Kelly C., and Benowitz, Neal L.
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ANALYSIS of variance , *STATISTICAL correlation , *LIQUID chromatography , *MASS spectrometry , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *RESEARCH funding , *SELF-evaluation , *SMOKING , *STATISTICS , *WORK environment , *ENVIRONMENTAL exposure , *COTININE , *CROSS-sectional method , *DATA analysis software , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *MANN Whitney U Test ,RESEARCH evaluation - Abstract
Objectives Exposure of adults to secondhand smoke (SHS) has immediate adverse effects on the cardiovascular system and causes coronary heart disease. The current study evaluated brief self-report screening measures for accurately identifying adult cardiology patients with clinically significant levels of SHS exposure in need of intervention. Design and setting A cross-sectional study conducted in a university-affiliated cardiology clinic and cardiology inpatient service. Patients Participants were 118 non-smoking patients (59% male, mean age=63.6 years, SD=16.8) seeking cardiology services. Main outcome measures Serum cotinine levels and self-reported SHS exposure in the past 24 h and 7 days on 13 adult secondhand exposure to smoke (ASHES) items. Results A single item assessment of SHS exposure in one’s own home in the past 7 days was significantly correlated with serum cotinine levels (r=0.41, p<0.001) with sensitivity ≥75%, specificity >85% and correct classification rates >85% at cotinine cut-off points of >0.215 and >0.80 ng/mL. The item outperformed multiitem scales, an assessment of home smoking rules, and SHS exposure assessed in other residential areas, automobiles and public settings. The sample was less accurate at self-reporting lower levels of SHS exposure (cotinine 0.05-0.215 ng/mL). Conclusions The single item ASHES-7d Home screener is brief, assesses recent SHS exposure over a week's time, and yielded the optimal balance of sensitivity and specificity. The current findings support use of the ASHES- 7d Home screener to detect SHS exposure and can be easily incorporated into assessment of other major vital signs in cardiology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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6. Research paper. Effects of the economic crisis on smoking prevalence and number of smokers in the USA.
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Gallus, Silvano, Ghislandi, Simone, and Muttarak, Raya
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SMOKING & psychology , *ECONOMICS , *SMOKING , *EMPLOYMENT , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *REGRESSION analysis , *RESEARCH funding , *TIME , *DISEASE prevalence , *CROSS-sectional method , *DATA analysis software , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics - Abstract
Objective Scanty and controversial information is available on the impact of macroeconomic fluctuations on smoking behaviour. No study has quantified the effects of fiscal crises on smoking prevalence. This study aimed to investigate the effects of the 2007-2008 economic crisis on smoking prevalence and number of smokers in the USA. Methods Using data from the repeated Behavioural Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) surveys in pre-crisis (2005-2007) and post-crisis (2009-2010) periods on a total of 1 981 607 US adults, we separated the expected (after allowance for the demographic growth of the US population, secular smoking prevalence trends and changes in sociodemographic characteristics) from the unexpected (assumed attributable to the economic crisis) changes in the number of smokers across different employment statuses. Results Joinpoint regression analysis revealed no significant changes in smoking prevalence trends over the period 2005-2010. The crisis resulted in an increase in the number of smokers in the US by 0.6 million. This is largely due to an unexpected decrease of 1.7 million smokers among employed and an increase of 2.4 million smokers among unemployed individuals, whose smoking prevalence also remains extremely high in the post-crisis period (32.6%). Conclusions The 2008 financial crisis had a weak effect on smoking prevalence. The pro-cyclical relationship (ie, the crisis results in a lower number of smokers) found among the employed is offset by the counter-cyclical relationship (ie, the crisis results in a higher number of smokers) found among unemployed individuals. Public health interventions should specifically target those in unemployment, particularly in hard times. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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7. Research paper. The effect of taxation on tobacco consumption and public revenues in Lebanon.
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Salti, Nisreen, Chaaban, Jad, Nakkash, Rima, and Alaouie, Hala
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SMOKING prevention , *TOBACCO laws , *TOBACCO products , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *RESEARCH funding , *TAXATION , *COST analysis , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *ECONOMICS - Abstract
BACKGROUND: Tobacco consumption rates in Lebanon are among the highest worldwide. The country ratified the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in 2005. A law was passed in 2011 which regulates smoking in closed public spaces, bans advertising, and stipulates larger warnings. Despite international evidence confirming that increasing taxation on tobacco products lowers tobacco consumption, no such policy has yet been adopted: a cigarette pack costs on average US$1.50. To date no studies in Lebanon have addressed the welfare and public finance effects of increasing taxes on tobacco products. METHODS: Using the 2005 national survey of household living conditions, we estimate an almost ideal demand system to generate price elasticities of demand for tobacco. Using estimated elasticities and a conservative scenario for expected smuggling, we simulate the consumption and tax revenue effects of a change in the price of tobacco under various tax schemes. RESULTS: Increasing taxes on all tobacco products so as to double the price of imported cigarettes would lower their consumption by 7% and consumption of domestically produced cigarettes by over 90%. Young adults (ages 15-30) are more sensitive: consumption would drop by 9% for imported cigarettes and by 100% for domestic cigarettes. Government revenues would increase by approximately 52%. CONCLUSIONS: The estimated elasticities indicate that an increase in taxes on all tobacco products would lead to a reduction in consumption and an increase in government revenue. Evidence from Lebanon on the effectiveness of increased taxation may help initiate national debate on the need to raise taxes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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8. Research paper. Racial and non-racial discrimination and smoking status among South African adults 10 years after apartheid.
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Dutra, Lauren M., Williams, David R., Kawachi, Ichiro, and Okechukwu, Cassandra A.
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SMOKING & psychology , *BLACK people , *CHI-squared test , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *DISCRIMINATION (Sociology) , *DOSE-response relationship in biochemistry , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *RACISM , *RESEARCH funding , *STATISTICAL sampling , *WHITE people , *LOGISTIC regression analysis , *DATA analysis , *DATA analysis software , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *ODDS ratio - Abstract
BACKGROUND: Despite a long history of discrimination and persisting racial disparities in smoking prevalence, little research exists on the relationship between discrimination and smoking in South Africa. METHODS: This analysis examined chronic (day-to-day) and acute (lifetime) experiences of racial and non-racial (eg, age, gender or physical appearance) discrimination and smoking status among respondents to the South Africa Stress and Health study. Logistic regression models were constructed using SAS-Callable SUDAAN. RESULTS: Both chronic racial discrimination (RR=1.45, 95% CI 1.14 to 1.85) and chronic non-racial discrimination (RR=1.69, 95% CI 1.37 to 2.08) predicted a higher risk of smoking, but neither type of acute discrimination did. Total (sum of racial and non-racial) chronic discrimination (RR=1.46, 95% CI 1.20 to 1.78) and total acute discrimination (RR=1.28, 95% CI 1.01 to 1.60) predicted a higher risk of current smoking. CONCLUSIONS: Racial and non-racial discrimination may be related to South African adults' smoking behaviour, but this relationship likely varies by the timing and frequency of these experiences. Future research should use longitudinal data to identify the temporal ordering of the relationships studied, include areas outside of South Africa to increase generalisability and consider the implications of these findings for smoking cessation approaches in South Africa. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
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9. Research paper. State-level tobacco environments and sexual orientation disparities in tobacco use and dependence in the USA.
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Hatzenbuehler, Mark L., Keyes, Katherine M., Hamilton, Ava, and Hasin, Deborah S.
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SMOKING & psychology , *SMOKING , *CHI-squared test , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *DRUG addiction , *ECOLOGY , *FACTOR analysis , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *RESEARCH funding , *HUMAN sexuality , *TOBACCO , *GOVERNMENT policy , *LGBTQ+ people , *CROSS-sectional method , *DATA analysis software , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *ODDS ratio - Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe relationships between tobacco-related environments and disparities in smoking by sexual orientation. METHODS: We examined three aspects of state-level tobacco environments, which were derived from the ImpacTeen State Level Tobacco Control Policy and Prevalence Database: (1) tobacco price and tax data and tobacco control funding; (2) tobacco control policies and (3) tobacco prevalence and norms data. This information was linked to individual-level data on sexual orientation, tobacco use and nicotine dependence in Wave 2 of the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions (N=34 653; 577 LGB respondents), a cross-sectional, nationally representative survey of adults in the USA. RESULTS: Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) adults in states with more restrictive tobacco environments were less likely to have ever smoked (AOR=0.78, 95% CI 0.62 to 1.00) and to currently smoke (AOR=0.77, 95% CI 0.60 to 0.99) than LGB adults in more permissive tobacco environments. Further, sexual orientation disparities in past and current smoking, as well as in current nicotine dependence, were lower in states with the most restrictive tobacco environments. Results were robust to adjustment for confounders at the individual and state levels. CONCLUSIONS: Restrictive state-level tobacco environments are correlates of smoking behaviours among LGB adults in the USA; such environments could potentially reduce social inequalities in smoking based on sexual orientation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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10. Research paper. Cross-country comparison of waterpipe use: nationally representative data from 13 low and middle-income countries from the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS).
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Morton, Jeremy, Yang Song, Fouad, Heba, El Awa, Fatimah, El Naga, Randa Abou, Zhao, Luhua, Palipudi, Krishna, and Asma, Samira
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CONFIDENCE intervals , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *SMOKING , *TOBACCO , *WATER , *WORLD health , *DATA analysis software , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,DEVELOPING countries - Abstract
Objective Evidence shows that smoking tobacco using a waterpipe is significantly associated with diseases. Despite this, waterpipe use seems to be increasing worldwide, though nationally representative data are not widely available. The Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) provides an opportunity to measure various indicators of waterpipe use from nationally representative surveys. Methods Data were obtained for adults 15 years of age or older from 13 countries (Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Mexico, Philippines, Russia, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, Uruguay and Vietnam) who completed GATS from 2008-2010. The GATS questionnaire collected data on current waterpipe use, including daily/less than daily prevalence and number of sessions per day/week. An optional waterpipe module measured former use, age of initiation, and level of consumption during a session. Results GATS was successful in producing nationally representative data on waterpipe use from 13 countries, many of which for the first time. The prevalence of waterpipe use among men was highest in Vietnam (13.0%) and Egypt (6.2%); among women, waterpipe use was highest in Russia (3.2%) and Ukraine (1.1%). While over 90% of adults in Ukraine thought smoking tobacco causes serious illness, only 31.4% thought smoking tobacco using a waterpipe causes serious illness. Conclusions GATS data provide the ability to analyse waterpipe use within a country and across countries. Monitoring of waterpipe use at a national level will better enable countries to target tobacco control interventions such as education campaigns about the negative health effects of waterpipe use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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11. Research paper. Testing messages to reduce smokers' openness to using novel smokeless tobacco products.
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Popova, Lucy, Neilands, Torsten B., and Ling, Pamela M.
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MARKETING , *HEALTH promotion , *ADVERTISING , *ANALYSIS of variance , *CHI-squared test , *CONSUMER attitudes , *EXPERIMENTAL design , *FOCUS groups , *INDUSTRIES , *PUBLIC health , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *REGRESSION analysis , *RESEARCH funding , *STATISTICAL sampling , *SMOKELESS tobacco , *STATISTICS , *DATA analysis , *PRE-tests & post-tests , *REPEATED measures design , *DATA analysis software , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics - Abstract
Introduction Tobacco manufacturers' aggressive promotion of new smokeless tobacco products such as snus warrants a timely and effective public health response. This study tested potential countermarketing messages to discourage current and former smokers from becoming dual users of smokeless tobacco and cigarettes. Methods In a pretest-post-test experiment, 1836 adult current and recently former smokers from a national sample were randomised to view one of six antismokeless tobacco ads followed by a snus ad, to view a control ad followed by a snus ad; or to view two control ads. Perceived effectiveness of ads and actual changes in attitudes and openness to snus were compared across groups using analyses of variance. Results Some ads that were perceived as most effective did not change attitudes or openness to trying snus, and conversely, some ads not perceived as effective changed attitudes and openness to snus. Ads portraying the negative health effects of smokeless tobacco were perceived as most effective, but ads with antitobacco industry themes significantly decreased favourable attitudes toward snus. Responses to ads were different for smokers who had ever used smokeless tobacco: for this group health effects and humorous/testimonial ads were effective. Conclusions Measures of perceived effectiveness of antitobacco ads need to be augmented with measures of actual effectiveness to assess countermarketing messages. Some of the developed ads, such as ads with anti-industry themes, were effective for the overall population of smokers whereas humorous/testimonial and health effects ads were particularly effective in changing attitudes of past users of smokeless tobacco. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
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12. Research paper. Second-hand smoke exposure and psychological distress in adolescents. A population-based study.
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Padrón, Alicia, Galán, Iñaki, and Rodríguez-Artalejo, Fernando
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PSYCHOLOGICAL stress , *CONFIDENCE intervals , *MULTIVARIATE analysis , *PASSIVE smoking , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *REGRESSION analysis , *LOGISTIC regression analysis , *SECONDARY analysis , *DATA analysis software , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *ADOLESCENCE - Abstract
Objectives To examine the association between duration and place of second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure and psychological distress in adolescents. Methods A cross-sectional study conducted in 2008 and 2009 in a representative sample of 4th-year students of secondary education (mean age 15.7 years) in the region of Madrid, Spain. The 2215 students who were not smokers were selected for the analysis. Duration of SHS exposure within and outside the home was obtained by self-report. Psychological distress was defined as a score ≥3 points in the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12). The analyses were made using logistic regression adjusted for demographic variables, lifestyles and family characteristics. Results Among non-smoking adolescents, 27.8% (95% CI 25.5 to 30.0) were exposed to SHS in the home, and 33.6% (95% CI 31.3 to 36.0) outside the home. Compared with those with no SHS exposure in the home, the multivariate OR for psychological distress was 1.23 (95% CI 0.92 to 1.64) in individuals with SHS exposure <1 h/day, 2.07 (95% CI 1.30 to 3.28) for exposure 1-3 h/day, and 2.24 (95% CI 1.45 to 3.47) for exposure >3 h/day (p for linear trend <0.001). No association was observed between SHS exposure outside the home and psychological distress. Conclusions In non-smoking adolescents, duration of exposure to SHS in the home had a positive dose-response relationship with the frequency of psychological distress. However SHS exposure outside the home did not show an association with mental health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
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13. Quality and impact of secondary information in promoting evidence-based clinical practice: a cross-sectional study about EBMH.
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Barber, Sarah, Corsi, Martina, Toshi A. Furukawa, and Cipriani, Andrea
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MENTAL health personnel ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,SERIAL publications ,SURVEYS ,EVIDENCE-based medicine ,CROSS-sectional method - Abstract
Background All mental health professionals are encouraged to practise evidence-based medicine, but in an era of overwhelming research output, information management is key. Until now, no one has assessed the role of secondary journals, which aim to synthesise and present recent evidence, so as to promote evidence-based practice. Objective We conducted a cross-sectional study via an online survey, to evaluate the quality of the content of Evidence-Based Mental Health (EBMH), as an example of a secondary journal, and the impact it has on evidence-based practice. Methods We sent an online questionnaire to the commentators and the original study authors of all commentaries published in EBMH over the past 5 years (from 2011 to 2015, inclusive). The questions primarily concerned the quality of the included papers and their respective commentary, in addition to the ability of the commentaries to help disseminate research findings and promote evidence-based practice. Findings We sent out 894 anonymous questionnaires and the overall response rate was 30%. The commentator and study author groups were largely homogeneous. Both groups were satisfied with the format and content of the commentaries, although over 60% of the authors were unaware of the commentary on their study before the survey. Notably, 80% of authors and 87% of commentators felt that the commentaries were useful in disseminating the findings of the original studies and implementing evidence-based practice. Conclusions and clinical implications The commentators and original study authors view EBMH not as a vehicle for criticism, but instead as a trustworthy publication that crystallises important findings and presents them in digestible form with the aim of promoting key advances in mental health. Next, we aim to assess the extent to which the readership of this journal agrees. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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14. Patterns of anxiety and distress over 12 months following participation in HPV primary screening.
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Marlow, Laura A. V., McBride, Emily, Ridout, Deborah, Forster, Alice S., Kitchener, Henry, and Waller, Jo
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PAPILLOMAVIRUSES ,RESEARCH ,VERTEBRATES ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEDICAL screening ,EARLY detection of cancer ,PAP test ,EVALUATION research ,COMPARATIVE studies ,VIRUS diseases ,PAPILLOMAVIRUS diseases ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,RESEARCH funding ,CERVIX uteri tumors ,ANXIETY - Abstract
Objectives: Many countries are now using primary human papillomavirus (HPV) testing for cervical screening, testing for high-risk HPV and using cytology as triage. An HPV-positive result can have an adverse psychological impact, at least in the short term. In this paper, we explore the psychological impact of primary HPV screening over 12 months.Methods: Women were surveyed soon after receiving their results (n=1133) and 6 (n=762) and 12 months (n=537) later. Primary outcomes were anxiety (Short-Form State Anxiety Inventory-6) and distress (General Health Questionnaire-12). Secondary outcomes included concern, worry about cervical cancer and reassurance. Mixed-effects regression models were used to explore differences at each time point and change over time across four groups according to their baseline result: control (HPV negative/HPV cleared/normal cytology and not tested for HPV); HPV positive with normal cytology; HPV positive with abnormal cytology; and HPV persistent (ie, second consecutive HPV-positive result).Results: Women who were HPV positive with abnormal cytology had the highest anxiety scores at baseline (mean=42.2, SD: 15.0), but this had declined by 12 months (mean=37.0, SD: 11.7) and was closer to being within the 'normal' range (scores between 34 and 36 are considered 'normal'). This group also had the highest distress at baseline (mean=3.3, SD: 3.8, scores of 3+ indicate case-level distress), but the lowest distress at 12 months (mean=1.9, SD: 3.1). At 6 and 12 months, there were no between-group differences in anxiety or distress for any HPV-positive result group when compared with the control group. The control group were less concerned and more reassured about their result at 6 and 12 months than the HPV-positive with normal cytology group.Conclusions: Our findings suggest the initial adverse impact of an HPV-positive screening result on anxiety and distress diminishes over time. Specific concerns about the result may be longer lasting and efforts should be made to address them. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2022
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15. Delphi developed syllabus for the medical specialty of sport and exercise medicine: part 2.
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Humphries, David, Jaques, Rod, Dijkstra, H. Paul, Asif, Irfan, Batt, Mark E., Borjesson, Mats, Ergen, Emin, Geertsema, Celeste, Gojanovic, Boris, Ionescu, Anca, van Rensburg, Dina Christina Janse, Lebrun, Constance, Mohamed, Nahar Azmi, Mountjoy, Margo, Parikh, Tvisha, Robinson, Diana, Sallis, Robert, Schwellnus, Martin, Sheeran, Padraig, and Janse van Rensburg, Dina Christina
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SPORTS medicine ,MEDICAL specialties & specialists ,FAMILY medicine ,INTERNAL medicine ,OUTLINES ,SELF-evaluation ,CURRICULUM ,EXERCISE ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,DELPHI method ,HEALTH self-care - Abstract
Training in the medical specialty of sport and exercise medicine (SEM) is available in many, but not all countries. In 2015, an independent Delphi group, the International Syllabus in Sport and Exercise Medicine Group (ISSEMG), was formed to create a basic syllabus for this medical specialty. The group provided the first part of this syllabus, by identifying 11 domains and a total of 80 general learning areas for the specialty, in December 2017. The next step in this process, and the aim of this paper was to determine the specific learning areas for each of the 80 general learning areas. A group of 26 physicians with a range of primary medical specialty qualifications including, Sport and Exercise Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Rheumatology and Anaesthetics were invited to participate in a multiple round online Delphi study to develop specific learning areas for each of the previously published general learning areas. All invitees have extensive clinical experience in the broader sports medicine field, and in one or more components of sports medicine governance at national and/or international level. SEM, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Rheumatology and Anaesthetics were invited to participate in a multiple round online Delphi study to develop specific learning areas for each of the previously published general learning areas. All invitees have extensive clinical experience in the broader sports medicine field, and in one or more components of sports medicine governance at national and/or international level. The hierarchical syllabus developed by the ISSEMG provides a useful resource in the planning, development and delivery of specialist training programmes in the medical specialty of SEM. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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16. Recommendations for determining the validity of consumer wearable heart rate devices: expert statement and checklist of the INTERLIVE Network.
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Mühlen, Jan M., Stang, Julie, Skovgaard, Esben Lykke, Judice, Pedro B., Molina-Garcia, Pablo, Johnston, William, Sardinha, Luís B., Ortega, Francisco B., Caulfield, Brian, Bloch, Wilhelm, Cheng, Sulin, Ekelund, Ulf, Brønd, Jan Christian, Grøntved, Anders, Schumann, Moritz, and Lykke Skovgaard, Esben
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PHOTOPLETHYSMOGRAPHY ,HEART beat ,AEROBIC capacity ,SCIENTIFIC literature ,EXERCISE physiology ,SPORTS sciences ,RESEARCH evaluation ,PSYCHOMETRICS ,QUALITY of life ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,RESEARCH funding ,BREAST tumors - Abstract
Assessing vital signs such as heart rate (HR) by wearable devices in a lifestyle-related environment provides widespread opportunities for public health related research and applications. Commonly, consumer wearable devices assessing HR are based on photoplethysmography (PPG), where HR is determined by absorption and reflection of emitted light by the blood. However, methodological differences and shortcomings in the validation process hamper the comparability of the validity of various wearable devices assessing HR. Towards Intelligent Health and Well-Being: Network of Physical Activity Assessment (INTERLIVE) is a joint European initiative of six universities and one industrial partner. The consortium was founded in 2019 and strives towards developing best-practice recommendations for evaluating the validity of consumer wearables and smartphones. This expert statement presents a best-practice validation protocol for consumer wearables assessing HR by PPG. The recommendations were developed through the following multi-stage process: (1) a systematic literature review based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, (2) an unstructured review of the wider literature pertaining to factors that may introduce bias during the validation of these devices and (3) evidence-informed expert opinions of the INTERLIVE Network. A total of 44 articles were deemed eligible and retrieved through our systematic literature review. Based on these studies, a wider literature review and our evidence-informed expert opinions, we propose a validation framework with standardised recommendations using six domains: considerations for the target population, criterion measure, index measure, testing conditions, data processing and the statistical analysis. As such, this paper presents recommendations to standardise the validity testing and reporting of PPG-based HR wearables used by consumers. Moreover, checklists are provided to guide the validation protocol development and reporting. This will ensure that manufacturers, consumers, healthcare providers and researchers use wearables safely and to its full potential. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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17. A comparison of alternative methods for measuring cigarette prices.
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Chaloupka, Frank J., Tauras, John A., Strasser, Julia H., Willis, Gordon, Gibson, James T., and Hartman, Anne M.
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SMOKING ,TOBACCO products ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,RESEARCH funding ,SALES personnel ,TAXATION ,COST analysis ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,ECONOMICS - Abstract
Background Government agencies, public health organisations and tobacco control researchers rely on accurate estimates of cigarette prices for a variety of purposes. Since the 1950s, the Tax Burden on Tobacco (TBOT) has served as the most widely used source of this price data despite its limitations. Purpose This paper compares the prices and collection methods of the TBOT retail-based data and the 2003 and 2006/2007 waves of the population-based Tobacco Use Supplement to the Current Population Survey (TUS-CPS). Methods From the TUS-CPS, we constructed multiple state-level measures of cigarette prices, including weighted average prices per pack (based on average prices for single-pack purchases and average prices for carton purchases) and compared these with the weighted average price data reported in the TBOT. We also constructed several measures of tax avoidance from the TUS-CPS self-reported data. Results For the 2003 wave, the average TUS-CPS price was 71 cents per pack less than the average TBOT price; for the 2006/2007 wave, the difference was 47 cents. TUS-CPS and TBOT prices were also significantly different at the state level. However, these differences varied widely by state due to tax avoidance opportunities, such as cross-border purchasing. Conclusions The TUS-CPS can be used to construct valid measures of cigarette prices. Unlike the TBOT, the TUS-CPS captures the effect of price-reducing marketing strategies, as well as tax avoidance practices and non-traditional types of purchasing. Thus, self-reported data like TUS-CPS appear to have advantages over TBOT in estimating the 'real' price that smokers face. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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18. The use of patient feedback by hospital boards of directors: a qualitative study of two NHS hospitals in England.
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Lee, Robert, Baeza, Juan I., and Fulop, Naomi J.
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PATIENT satisfaction ,HEALTH services administration ,HOSPITALS ,INTERVIEWING ,RESEARCH methodology ,NATIONAL health services ,QUALITY assurance ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,STRATEGIC planning ,QUALITATIVE research ,JUDGMENT sampling - Abstract
Background Although previous research suggests that different kinds of patient feedback are used in different ways to help improve the quality of hospital care, there have been no studies of the ways in which hospital boards of directors use feedback for this purpose. Objectives To examine whether and how boards of directors of hospitals use feedback from patients to formulate strategy and to assure and improve the quality of care. Methods We undertook an in-depth qualitative study in two acute hospital National Health Service foundation trusts in England, purposively selected as contrasting examples of the collection of different kinds of patient feedback. We collected and analysed data from interviews with directors and other managers, from observation of board meetings, and from board papers and other documents. Results The two boards used in-depth qualitative feedback and quantitative feedback from surveys in different ways to help develop strategies, set targets for quality improvement and design specific quality improvement initiatives; but both boards made less subsequent use of any kinds of feedback to monitor their strategies or explicitly to assure the quality of services. Discussion and conclusions We have identified limitations in the uses of patient feedback by hospital boards that suggest that boards should review their current practice to ensure that they use the different kinds of patient feedback that are available to them more effectively to improve, monitor and assure the quality of care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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19. Epistemic injustice in healthcare encounters: evidence from chronic fatigue syndrome.
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Blease, Charlotte, Carel, Havi, and Geraghty, Keith
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CHRONIC fatigue syndrome ,QUALITATIVE research ,PSYCHOLOGY of the sick ,MEDICAL ethics ,CHRONIC fatigue syndrome treatment ,ATTITUDE (Psychology) ,INTELLECT ,MEDICAL care ,MEDICAL personnel ,PHYSICIAN-patient relations ,PHYSICIANS ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,SOCIAL justice ,SOMATOFORM disorders ,STEREOTYPES ,UNCERTAINTY - Abstract
Chronic fatigue syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) remains a controversial illness category. This paper surveys the state of knowledge and attitudes about this illness and proposes that epistemic concerns about the testimonial credibility of patients can be articulated using Miranda Fricker's concept of epistemic injustice. While there is consensus within mainstream medical guidelines that there is no known cause of CFS/ME, there is continued debate about how best to conceive of CFS/ME, including disagreement about how to interpret clinical studies of treatments. Against this background, robust qualitative and quantitative research from a range of countries has found that many doctors (and medical students) display uncertainty about whether CFS/ME is real, which may result in delays in diagnosis and treatment for patients. Strikingly, qualitative research evinces that patients with CFS/ME often experience suspicion by healthcare professionals, and many patients vocally oppose the effectiveness, and the conceptualisation, of their illness as psychologically treatable. We address the intersection of these issues and healthcare ethics, and claim that this state of affairs can be explained as a case of epistemic injustice (2007). We find evidence that healthcare consultations are fora where patients with CFS/ME may be particularly vulnerable to epistemic injustice. We argue that the (often unintentional) marginalisation of many patients is a professional failure that may lead to further ethical and practical consequences both for progressive research into CFS/ME, and for ethical care and delivery of current treatments among individuals suffering from this debilitating illness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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20. The determinants of transitions into sheltered accommodation in later life in England and Wales.
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Vlachantoni, Athina, Maslovskaya, Olga, Evandrou, Maria, and Falkingham, Jane
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AGING ,CHI-squared test ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,DEMOGRAPHY ,HEALTH status indicators ,LONGITUDINAL method ,MATHEMATICAL models ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,RESEARCH funding ,SURVEYS ,LOGISTIC regression analysis ,THEORY ,SOCIOECONOMIC factors ,RESIDENTIAL care ,DATA analysis software ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,ODDS ratio - Abstract
Background Population ageing is a global challenge and understanding the dynamics of living arrangements in later life and their implications for the design of appropriate housing and long-term care is a critical policy issue. Existing research has focused on the study of transitions into residential care in the UK. This paper investigates transitions into sheltered accommodation among older people in England and Wales between 1993 and 2008. Methods The study uses longitudinal data constructed from pooled observations across waves 2-18 of the British Household Panel Survey (BHPS) data, focusing on individuals aged 65 and over who lived in private housing at baseline and who were observed for two consecutive time points. A discrete-time logistic regression model was used to examine the association of transitioning into sheltered accommodation with a range of demographic, health and socioeconomic predictors. Results Demographic (age, region), socioeconomic factors (housing tenure, having a washing machine) and contact with health professionals (number of visits to the general practitioner, start in use of health visitor) were significant determinants of an older person's move into sheltered accommodation. Conclusions Transitions into sheltered accommodation are associated with a range of demographic and socioeconomic characteristics as well as service use but not with health. Such results indicate that this type of housing option may be accessible by individuals with relatively good health, but may be limited to those who are referred by gatekeepers. Policymakers could consider making such housing option available to everyone, as well as providing incentives for building lifecourse-sensitive housing in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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21. Effective healthcare communication with children and young people: a systematic review of barriers and facilitators.
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Navein, Alice, McTaggart, James, Hodgson, Xanthe, Shaw, Joanna, Hargreaves, Dougal, Gonzalez-Viana, Eva, and Mehmeti, Agnesa
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PARENTS ,QUALITATIVE research ,MEDICAL care ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,CAREGIVERS ,COMMUNICATION - Abstract
Objective: To identify children and young people's preferences for effective healthcare communication.Design: A systematic review of qualitative studies was conducted to identify evidence from children and young people on effective healthcare communication. Electronic databases and reference lists of relevant articles were searched to July 2020.Results: A total of 13 studies were included. Five major themes were identified: medical information (timing, amount, coordination and futures), person not patient (creating relationships, time, nurse involvement, sensitivity), type of communication (creative and interactive, behavioural, talking and listening, written communication), consultations (first impressions, with and without parents, actively promoting involvement, open and honest, age appropriate) and communication with parents (using parental knowledge, support).Conclusions: Research in this area remains sparse and consistent implementation is debateable. Children and young people articulate a preference for two-way healthcare communication. General principles for effective communication are identified as well as the need to avoid making assumptions and to tailor approaches to individuals. Establishing and maintaining relationships is essential and requires time and resources. Parents and carers have a positive role in healthcare communication which needs to be balanced with the needs and rights of children. All these factors also apply to children with communication difficulties or from marginalised groups, but additional extra support may be required.Prospero Registration Number: CRD42019145539. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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22. Differential price responses for tobacco consumption: implications for tax incidence.
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Cruces, Guillermo, Falcone, Guillermo, and Puig, Jorge
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TAXATION ,ELASTICITY ,DISEASE incidence ,SURVEYS ,INCOME ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,TOBACCO - Published
- 2022
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23. Development of a cross-cultural deprivation index in five European countries.
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Guillaume, Elodie, Pornet, Carole, Dejardin, Olivier, Launay, Ludivine, Lillini, Roberto, Vercelli, Marina, Marí-Dell'Olmo, Marc, Fernández Fontelo, Amanda, Borrell, Carme, Ribeiro, Ana Isabel, de Pina, Maria Fatima, Mayer, Alexandra, Delpierre, Cyrille, Rachet, Bernard, and Launoy, Guy
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POLICY sciences ,HEALTH services accessibility ,HEALTH status indicators ,NEEDS assessment ,POVERTY ,PROBABILITY theory ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,RESEARCH funding ,PSYCHOLOGY of the sick ,LOGISTIC regression analysis ,SOCIOECONOMIC factors ,HEALTH equity ,RESEARCH methodology evaluation ,PSYCHOLOGY - Abstract
Background Despite a concerted policy effort in Europe, social inequalities in health are a persistent problem. Developing a standardised measure of socioeconomic level across Europe will improve the understanding of the underlying mechanisms and causes of inequalities. This will facilitate developing, implementing and assessing new and more effective policies, and will improve the comparability and reproducibility of health inequality studies among countries. This paper presents the extension of the European Deprivation Index (EDI), a standardised measure first developed in France, to four other European countries--Italy, Portugal, Spain and England, using available 2001 and 1999 national census data. Methods and results The method previously tested and validated to construct the French EDI was used: first, an individual indicator for relative deprivation was constructed, defined by the minimal number of unmet fundamental needs associated with both objective (income) poverty and subjective poverty. Second, variables available at both individual (European survey) and aggregate (census) levels were identified. Third, an ecological deprivation index was constructed by selecting the set of weighted variables from the second step that best correlated with the individual deprivation indicator. Conclusions For each country, the EDI is a weighted combination of aggregated variables from the national census that are most highly correlated with a country-specific individual deprivation indicator. This tool will improve both the historical and international comparability of studies, our understanding of the mechanisms underlying social inequalities in health and implementation of intervention to tackle social inequalities in health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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24. Methods of the International Tobacco Control (ITC) China Survey: Waves 1, 2 and 3.
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Changbao Wu, Thompson, Mary E., Fong, Geoffrey T., Yuan Jiang, Yan Yang, Guoze Feng, and Quah, Anne C. K.
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SMOKING prevention ,INTERVIEWING ,LONGITUDINAL method ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEDICAL cooperation ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,RESEARCH ,STATISTICAL sampling ,TOBACCO ,SAMPLE size (Statistics) ,CONTENT mining ,CROSS-sectional method - Abstract
This paper describes the methods of sampling design and data collection of Wave 1, 2 and 3 of the International Tobacco Control (ITC) China Survey, with major focus on longitudinal features of the study. Key measures of quality of the survey data, such as retention rates and final sample sizes, are presented. Sample replenishment procedures are outlined, including the addition of a new city, Kunming, at Wave 3. Methods for constructing the longitudinal and cross-sectional survey weights are briefly described. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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25. Impact of informal caregiving on depressive symptoms among a national cohort of men.
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King, Tania L., Vitaliano, Peter P., Maheen, Humaira, and Taouk, Yamna
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CROSS-sectional method ,POLICY sciences ,MENTAL health ,RESEARCH funding ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,SERVICES for caregivers ,DISEASE prevalence ,BURDEN of care ,LONGITUDINAL method ,GENDER inequality ,MEN'S health ,PSYCHOLOGY of caregivers ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,DATA analysis software ,MENTAL depression - Published
- 2024
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26. Towards tobacco- free retailers: feasibility of an intervention encouraging retailers to stop selling tobacco in Tasmania.
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SUBSTANCE abuse prevention ,SMOKING cessation ,RESEARCH funding ,PILOT projects ,SOCIOECONOMIC factors ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,INTERVIEWING ,LEGAL status of sales personnel ,MARKETING ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,BUSINESS ,PROFESSIONAL licenses ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEDICAL records ,ACQUISITION of data ,TOBACCO products ,GOVERNMENT regulation - Published
- 2024
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27. The use of legal, illegal and roll-your-own cigarettes to increasing tobacco excise taxes and comprehensive tobacco control policies: findings from the ITC Uruguay Survey.
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Curti, Dardo, Shang, Ce, Ridgeway, William, Chaloupka, Frank J., and Fong, Geoffrey T.
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TOBACCO laws ,TOBACCO products ,ACQUISITION of property ,DECISION making ,DRUGS of abuse ,LONGITUDINAL method ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,RESEARCH funding ,SMOKING cessation ,TAXATION ,LOGISTIC regression analysis ,DATA analysis software ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,ECONOMICS - Abstract
Background Little research has been done to examine whether smokers switch to illegal or roll-your-own (RYO) cigarettes in response to a change in their relative price. Objective This paper explores how relative prices between three cigarette forms (manufactured legal, manufactured illegal and RYO cigarettes) are associated with the choice of one form over another after controlling for covariates, including sociodemographic characteristics, smokers' exposure to antismoking messaging, health warning labels and tobacco marketing. Methods Generalised estimating equations were employed to analyse the association between the price ratio of two different cigarette forms and the usage of one form over the other. Findings A 10% increase in the relative price ratio of legal to RYO cigarettes is associated with a 4.6% increase in the probability of consuming RYO cigarettes over manufactured legal cigarettes (p≤0.05). In addition, more exposure to antismoking messaging is associated with a lower odds of choosing RYO cigarettes over manufactured legal cigarettes (p≤0.05). Non-significant associations exist between the manufactured illegal to legal cigarette price ratios and choosing manufactured illegal cigarettes, suggesting that smokers do not switch to manufactured illegal cigarettes as prices of legal ones increase. However, these non-significant findings may be due to lack of variation in the price ratio measures. To improve the effectiveness of increased taxes and prices in reducing smoking, policymakers need to narrow price variability in the tobacco market. Moreover, increasing antismoking messaging reduces tax avoidance in the form of switching to cheaper RYO cigarettes in Uruguay. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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28. Trends in cigarette pricing and purchasing patterns in a sample of US smokers: findings from the ITC US Surveys (2002-2011).
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Cornelius, Monica E., Driezen, Pete, Hyland, Andrew, Fong, Geoffrey T., Chaloupka, Frank J., and Cummings, K. Michael
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TOBACCO products ,ACQUISITION of property ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,DEMOGRAPHY ,NICOTINE ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,RESEARCH funding ,SEX distribution ,TAXATION ,DATA analysis software ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,ODDS ratio ,ECONOMICS - Abstract
Objective This paper examines trends in cigarette prices and corresponding purchasing patterns over a 9-year period and explores characteristics associated with the quantity and location of cigarettes purchased by adult smokers in the USA. Methods The data for this paper come from a nationally representative longitudinal survey of 6669 adult smokers (18 years and older) who were recruited and surveyed between 2002 and 2011. Telephone interviews were conducted annually, and smokers were asked a series of questions about the location, quantity (ie, single vs multiple packs or cartons) and price paid for their most recent cigarette purchase. Generalised estimating equations were used to assess trends and model characteristics associated with cigarette purchasing behaviours. Results Between 2002 and 2011, the reported purchase of cigarette cartons and the use of coupons declined while multipack purchases increased. Compared with those purchasing by single packs, those who purchased by multipacks and cartons saved an average of $0.53 and $1.63, respectively. Purchases in grocery and discount stores declined, while purchases in tobacco only outlets increased slightly. Female, older, white smokers were more likely to purchase cigarettes by the carton or in multipacks and in locations commonly associated with tax avoidance (ie, duty free shops, Indian reservations). Conclusions As cigarette prices have risen, smokers have begun purchasing via multipacks instead of cartons. As carton sales have declined, purchases from grocery and discount stores have also declined, while an increasing number of smokers report low tax sources as their usual purchase location for cigarettes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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29. Results of a national cerebrovascular neurosurgery survey on the management of cerebral vasospasm/delayed cerebral ischemia.
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Bulsara, Ketan R., Günel, Murat, Amin-Hanjani, Sepideh, Peng Roc Chen, Connolly, E. Sander, and Friedlander, Robert M.
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CEREBRAL vasospasm ,NEUROSURGERY ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,STROKE ,VERAPAMIL ,EMAIL ,PHYSICIAN practice patterns ,THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
Objective Following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, cerebral vasospasm/delayed cerebral ischemia accounts for significant morbidity and mortality. In this paper we provide the first glimpse of actual practice in the management of cerebral vasospasm in the USA. Methods All active members of the Joint American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)/Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) Cerebrovascular Section were emailed the survey. The responses were collected anonymously. Results The response rate for this survey was 44% (177 responses/400 total members). Non-responders were characterized by the fact that multiple responders were not obtained from practices that had multiple providers with uniform practice. Both high-volume and low-volume centers were equally represented. Optimizing medical management is first-line treatment in practice. Although there is some variability regarding screening methods, the greatest variability occurs with regard to the choice of intra-arterial treatment drug and dose. There is also considerable variability in the perceived effectiveness of endovascular treatment for vasospasm. Conclusions In this preliminary glimpse of actual cerebral vasospasm management practice in the USA, two salient points emerge: (1) there is considerable variability in intra-arterial therapies for vasospasm; and (2) there are major differences in the perceived effectiveness of these therapies. Standardization of intra-arterial therapies may contribute to improved outcomes. A prospective randomized trial evaluating endovascular treatment for cerebral vasospasm is needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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30. A qualitative evaluation of 40 voluntary, smoke-free, multiunit, housing policy campaigns in California.
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Satterlund, Travis D., Treiber, Jeanette, Kipke, Robin, and Cassady, Diana
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PASSIVE smoking ,DRUG control ,HOUSING ,INTERVIEWING ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,RESEARCH funding ,QUALITATIVE research ,GOVERNMENT policy ,EVALUATION of human services programs ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,PREVENTION - Abstract
Background Although it is legal for multiunit housing (MUH) property owners in all 50 states to prohibit smoking on their premises, including in individual units, MUH constitutes a relatively new setting to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke via voluntary smoke-free policy. This paper examines California state-funded smoke-free MUH policy campaigns between 2004 and 2010. Methods A cross-case analysis of 40 state-funded smoke-free MUH policy campaigns was conducted via an examination of final evaluation reports submitted to the California Tobacco Control Program. Results The most effective voluntary smoke-free MUH policy campaigns typically included: (1) learning the local [MUH] context, (2) finding and using a champion, (3) partnering with like-minded organisations, (4) building relationships with stakeholders, (5) collecting and using local data and (6) making a compelling case to decision makers. Discussions The aforementioned steps tended to be intertwined, and successfully securing voluntary smokefree MUH policy required a strategic but flexible plan of implementation prior to entrance into the field. Campaigns designed to enhance voluntary smoke-free MUH policy adoption should underscore the economic viability of such policies during each strategic step. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
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31. Optimising impact and sustainability: a qualitative process evaluation of a complex intervention targeted at compassionate care.
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Bridges, Jackie, May, Carl, Fuller, Alison, Griffiths, Peter, Wigley, Wendy, Gould, Lisa, Barker, Hannah, and Libberton, Paula
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MEDICAL care ,TEAMS in the workplace ,INTERVIEWING ,RESEARCH methodology ,PERSONNEL management ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,RESEARCH funding ,COMPASSION ,HUMAN services programs ,HOSPITAL nursing staff - Abstract
Background Despite concerns about the degree of compassion in contemporary healthcare, there is a dearth of evidence for health service managers about how to promote compassionate healthcare. This paper reports on the implementation of the Creating Learning Environments for Compassionate Care (CLECC) intervention by four hospital ward nursing teams. CLECC is a workplace educational intervention focused on developing sustainable leadership and work-team practices designed to support team relational capacity and compassionate care delivery. Objectives To identify and explain the extent to which CLECC was implemented into existing work practices by nursing staff, and to inform conclusions about how such interventions can be optimised to support compassionate care in acute settings. Methods Process evaluation guided by normalisation process theory. Data gathered included staff interviews (n=47), observations (n=7 over 26 hours) and ward manager questionnaires on staffing (n=4). Results Frontline staff were keen to participate in CLECC, were able to implement many of the planned activities and valued the benefits to their well-being and to patient care. Nonetheless, factors outside of the direct influence of the ward teams mediated the impact and sustainability of the intervention. These factors included an organisational culture focused on tasks and targets that constrained opportunities for staff mutual support and learning. Conclusions Relational work in caregiving organisations depends on individual caregiver agency and on whether or not this work is adequately supported by resources, norms and relationships located in the wider system. High cognitive participation in compassionate nursing care interventions such as CLECC by senior nurse managers is likely to result in improved impact and sustainability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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32. Perception of heated tobacco products and support for regulations: a cross-sectional study in Hong Kong.
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Yongda Socrates Wu, Yee Tak Derek Cheung, Sai Yin Ho, Sau Chai Tong, Henry, Vienna Wai Yin Lai, Tai Hing Lam, and Man Ping Wang
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CROSS-sectional method ,SMOKING cessation ,HEALTH information services ,HEALTH insurance reimbursement ,RESEARCH funding ,ELECTRONIC cigarettes ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,SMOKING ,DISEASE prevalence ,SALES personnel ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,ADVERTISING ,ODDS ratio ,TOBACCO products ,SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors ,MEDICINE information services - Published
- 2024
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33. Seat belt use among pregnant women in the United Arab Emirates: the Mutaba'ah Study.
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Abdullahi, Aminu S., Yasin, Yasin J., Shah, Syed M., Ahmed, Luai A., and Grivna, Michal
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CROSS-sectional method ,SAFETY ,RESEARCH funding ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,HEALTH ,THIRD trimester of pregnancy ,PREGNANT women ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,INFORMATION resources ,ODDS ratio ,AUTOMOBILE safety appliances ,GESTATIONAL age ,STATISTICS ,WOMEN'S health ,SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,COMPARATIVE studies ,FIRST trimester of pregnancy - Published
- 2024
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34. A randomised controlled trial of low-dose aspirin for the prevention of fractures in healthy older people: protocol for the ASPREE-Fracture substudy.
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Barker, Anna L., McNeil, John J., Seeman, Ego, Ward, Stephanie A., Sanders, Kerrie M., Khosla, Sundeep, Cumming, Robert G., Pasco, Julie A., Bohensky, Megan A., Ebeling, Peter R., Woods, Robyn L., Lockery, Jessica E., Wolfe, Rory, and Talevski, Jason
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BONE fracture prevention ,RISK factors of fractures ,ASPIRIN ,LONGITUDINAL method ,PROBABILITY theory ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,REGRESSION analysis ,RESEARCH funding ,STATISTICAL sampling ,STATISTICS ,SURVIVAL analysis (Biometry) ,MATHEMATICAL variables ,X-rays ,SAMPLE size (Statistics) ,DATA analysis ,RANDOMIZED controlled trials ,BLIND experiment ,OLD age - Abstract
Background Disability, mortality and healthcare burden from fractures in older people is a growing problem worldwide. Observational studies suggest that aspirin may reduce fracture risk. While these studies provide room for optimism, randomised controlled trials are needed. This paper describes the rationale and design of the ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly (ASPREE)-Fracture substudy, which aims to determine whether daily low-dose aspirin decreases fracture risk in healthy older people. Methods ASPREE is a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled primary prevention trial designed to assess whether daily active treatment using low-dose aspirin extends the duration of disability-free and dementia-free life in 19 000 healthy older people recruited from Australian and US community settings. This substudy extends the ASPREE trial data collection to determine the effect of daily low-dose aspirin on fracture and fall-related hospital presentation risk in the 16 500 ASPREE participants aged >70 years recruited in Australia. The intervention is a once daily dose of enteric-coated aspirin (100 mg) versus a matching placebo, randomised on a 1:1 basis. The primary outcome for this substudy is the occurrence of any fracture--vertebral, hip and non-vert-non-hip--occurring post randomisation. Fall-related hospital presentations are a secondary outcome. Discussion This substudy will determine whether a widely available, simple and inexpensive health intervention--aspirin--reduces the risk of fractures in older Australians. If it is demonstrated to safely reduce the risk of fractures and serious falls, it is possible that aspirin might provide a means of fracture prevention. Trial registration number The protocol for this substudy is registered with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12615000347561). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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35. Hookah venue employees' knowledge and perceptions of hookah tobacco smoking.
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Crape, Byron Lawrence, Yakhiyayeva, Tansholpan, Kadyrzhanuly, Kainar, Gusmanov, Arnur, and Sadykova, Dzhamilya
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WORK environment ,SYNCOPE ,RESEARCH methodology ,SELF-evaluation ,DIZZINESS ,OCCUPATIONAL exposure ,INTERVIEWING ,QUANTITATIVE research ,FAMILIES ,CARBON monoxide poisoning ,HEALTH literacy ,EMPLOYEES ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,SMOKING ,PASSIVE smoking ,STATISTICAL sampling ,HEADACHE - Published
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36. Economic research in waterpipe tobacco smoking: reflections on data, demand, taxes, equity and health modelling.
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Bteddini, Dima, Nakkash, Rima T., Chalak, Ali, Jawad, Mohammed, Khader, Yousef, Abu-Rmeileh, Niveen M. E., Mostafa, Aya, Abla, Ruba, Awawda, Sameera, and Salloum, Ramzi G.
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TAXATION ,MEDICAL care costs ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,RESEARCH funding ,SMOKING ,TOBACCO products - Published
- 2024
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37. Impact of smoking on one year functional outcomes after thrombectomy for young stroke patients.
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Szu-Hsiang Peng, Yen-Jun Lai, Wei-Jen Lai, Ai-Hsien Li, Ho-Hsian Yen, Lih-Wen Huang, and Chih-Wei Tang
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STATISTICS ,STROKE ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,TIME ,ISCHEMIC stroke ,MULTIVARIATE analysis ,HABIT ,FUNCTIONAL assessment ,RISK assessment ,THROMBECTOMY ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,RESEARCH funding ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,ENDOVASCULAR surgery ,SMOKING ,EMPLOYMENT reentry ,LOGISTIC regression analysis ,ODDS ratio - Abstract
Background The incidence of stroke in young patients (20-50 years old) has increased in recent decades. Unlike the use of good functional outcomes to evaluate prognosis, excellent functional outcomes are a better indicator of return to work among younger patients. The rate of return to work increases with time after stroke. This study investigated the short term (3 months) and long term (1 year) predictors of excellent functional outcomes in young patients after endovascular thrombectomy (EVT). Methods We included young patients who underwent EVT for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) due to large vessel occlusion within 6 hours after stroke onset between 2015 and 2021. Patients with intracerebral hemorrhage on pretreatment CT were excluded. The associations between clinical, imaging, and procedure variables, and excellent functional outcomes were analyzed using univariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses. An excellent functional outcome was defined as a modified Rankin Scale score of ≤1. Results Of the 361 patients with AIS eligible for EVT, 55 young patients (aged 24-50 years) were included. Of these, 36.4% and 41.8% achieved excellent functional outcomes at 3 and 12 months, respectively. Multivariate analysis revealed that smoking was the independent negative predictor of both 3 month (adjusted OR (aOR) 0.232, 95% CI 0.058 to 0.928; p=0.039) and 12 month (aOR 0.180, 95% CI 0.044 to 0.741; p=0.018) excellent functional outcomes. Conclusions Current or former smoking habit was an independent negative predictor of both short term and long term excellent functional outcomes in young adults with AIS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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38. Inequalities in children's mental health before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: findings from the UK Household Longitudinal Study.
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Miall, Naomi, Pearce, Anna, Moore, Jamie C., Benzeval, Michaela, and Green, Michael J.
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CONFIDENCE intervals ,MENTAL health ,REGRESSION analysis ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,EMPLOYMENT ,RESEARCH funding ,HEALTH equity ,COVID-19 pandemic ,LONGITUDINAL method ,PARENTS - Published
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39. RESPOND: a patient-centred programme to prevent secondary falls in older people presenting to the emergency department with a fall--protocol for a mixed methods programme evaluation.
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Morris, R. L., Brand, C. A., Hill, K. D., Ayton, D. R., Redfern, J., Nyman, S. R., Lowthian, J. A., Hill, A. M., Etherton-Beer, C. D., Flicker, L., Hunter, P. C., and Barker, A. L.
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ACCIDENTAL fall prevention ,RISK factors of falling down ,FOCUS groups ,HOSPITAL emergency services ,INTERVIEWING ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEDICAL protocols ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,REGRESSION analysis ,RESEARCH funding ,STATISTICAL sampling ,HOME environment ,SECONDARY analysis ,THEMATIC analysis ,RANDOMIZED controlled trials ,INDEPENDENT living ,PATIENT-centered care ,EVALUATION of human services programs - Abstract
Background Programme evaluations conducted alongside randomised controlled trials (RCTs) have potential to enhance understanding of trial outcomes. This paper describes a multi-level programme evaluation to be conducted alongside an RCT of a falls prevention programme (RESPOND). Objectives (1) To conduct a process evaluation in order to identify the degree of implementation fidelity and associated barriers and facilitators. (2) To evaluate the primary intended impact of the programme: participation in fall prevention strategies and the factors influencing participation. (3) To identify the factors influencing RESPOND RCT outcomes: falls, fall injuries and emergency department (ED) re-presentations. Methods/design 528 community-dwelling adults aged 60-90 years presenting to two EDs with a fall will be recruited and randomly assigned to the intervention or standard care group. All RESPOND participants and RESPOND clinicians will be included in the evaluation. A mixed methods design will be used and a programme logic model will frame the evaluation. Data will be sourced from interviews, focus groups, questionnaires, clinician case notes, recruitment records, participant-completed calendars, hospital administrative datasets and audio-recordings of intervention contacts. Quantitative data will be analysed via descriptive and inferential statistics and qualitative data will be interpreted using thematic analysis. Discussion The RESPOND programme evaluation will provide information about contextual and influencing factors related to the RESPOND RCT outcomes. The results will assist researchers, clinicians and policy makers regarding decisions about future falls prevention interventions. Insights gained may be applicable to a range of chronic conditions where similar preventive intervention approaches are indicated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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40. Abrupt nicotine reduction as an endgame policy: a randomised trial.
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Walker, Natalie, Fraser, Trish, Howe, Colin, Laugesen, Murray, Truman, Penny, Parag, Varsha, Glover, Marewa, and Bullen, Chris
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BEHAVIOR modification ,SALIVA analysis ,NICOTINE ,TOBACCO products ,DRUG addiction ,HIGH performance liquid chromatography ,MOTIVATION (Psychology) ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,RESEARCH funding ,SMOKING cessation ,T-test (Statistics) ,TEXT messages ,RANDOMIZED controlled trials ,DATA analysis software ,DIARY (Literary form) ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,MANN Whitney U Test ,STANDARDS ,ECONOMICS - Abstract
Objective To determine if smokers unmotivated to quit reduce usual cigarette consumption when cigarettes priced according to nicotine content are made available. Methods Randomised, parallel-group, trial (ACTRN12612000914864) undertaken in Wakatipu/Central Otago, New Zealand. Dependent adult daily smokers unmotivated to quit were randomly allocated to an intervention group provided with 12 weeks supply of free very low nicotine content (VLNC) cigarettes, or to a control group, who were free to purchase their usual cigarette brand over the same period. The primary outcome was change from baseline in the daily mean number of usual cigarettes smoked over the previous week, measured at 12 weeks. Secondary outcomes at 6 and 12 weeks included cigarettes smoked per week (also measured at weeks 1-6 and 9), salivary cotinine, tobacco dependence, smoking satisfaction/craving, behavioural addiction to smoking, autonomy over smoking, motivation to stop, price at which participants would purchase VLNC cigarettes, quitting and adverse events. Results Thirty-three smokers were randomised (17 intervention, 16 control). A NZ$15 price differential (per pack of 20) based on nicotine content led to a halving in the mean number of cigarettes smoked per day over the previous week, a reduction in tobacco dependence and an increase in quitting. Intervention participants smoked a similar total number of cigarettes (usual plus VLNC) as those in the control group, exposing them to a similar level of toxicants. Conclusions Smokers unmotivated to quit reduce their usual cigarette consumption (and thus nicotine exposure) when VLNC cigarettes are made available at a significantly reduced price. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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41. Increasing active travel: results of a quasi-experimental study of an intervention to encourage walking and cycling.
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Keall, Michael, Chapman, Ralph, Howden-Chapman, Philippa, Witten, Karen, Abrahamse, Wokje, and Woodward, Alistair
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CONFIDENCE intervals ,CYCLING ,HEALTH promotion ,RESEARCH methodology ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,RESEARCH funding ,TRANSPORTATION ,TRAVEL ,WALKING ,PRE-tests & post-tests ,PHYSICAL activity ,DATA analysis software ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,ODDS ratio - Abstract
Background There is increased interest in the effectiveness and cobenefits of measures to promote walking and cycling, including health gains from increased physical activity and reductions in fossil fuel use and vehicle emissions. This paper analyses the changes in walking and cycling in two New Zealand cities that accompanied public investment in infrastructure married with programmes to encourage active travel. Method Using a quasi-experimental two-group pre-post study design, we estimated changes in travel behaviour from baseline in 2011 to mid-programme in 2012, and postprogramme in 2013. The intervention and control cities were matched in terms of sociodemographic variables and baseline levels of walking and cycling. A face-to-face survey obtained information on walking and cycling. We also drew from the New Zealand Travel Survey, a national ongoing survey of travel behaviour, which was conducted in the study areas. Estimates from the two surveys were combined using meta-analysis techniques. Results The trips and physical activity were evaluated. Relative to the control cities, the odds of trips being by active modes (walking or cycling) increased by 37% (95% CI 8% to 73%) in the intervention cities between baseline and postintervention. The net proportion of trips made by active modes increased by about 30%. In terms of physical activity levels, there was little evidence of an overall change. Discussion Comparing the intervention cities with the matched controls, we found substantial changes in walking and cycling, and conclude that the improvements in infrastructure and associated programmes appear to have successfully arrested the general decline in active mode use evident in recent years. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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42. Discordance of HIV and HSV-2 biomarkers and self-reported sexual behaviour among orphan adolescents in Western Kenya.
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Hyunsan Cho, Luseno, Winnie, Halpern, Carolyn, Lei Zhang, Mbai, Isabella, Milimo, Benson, and Hallfors, Denise Dion
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HIV prevention ,HERPES simplex virus ,TEENAGERS' sexual behavior ,ORPHANS ,LOGISTIC regression analysis ,QUESTIONNAIRES - Abstract
Background This paper examines the discordance between biological data of HIV and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infections and self-reported questionnaire responses among orphan adolescents in Western Kenya. Methods In 2011, 837 orphan adolescents from 26 primary schools were enrolled in an HIV prevention trial. At baseline, blood samples were drawn for HIV and HSV-2 infection biomarker testing, and participants completed an audio computer-assisted self-interviewing survey. Results Comparing biological data with self-reported responses indicated that 70% of HIV-positive (7 out of 10) and 64% of HSV-2-positive (18 out of 28 positive) participants reported never having had sex. Among ever-married adolescents, 65% (57 out of 88) reported never having had sex. Overall, 10% of study participants appeared to have inconsistently reported their sexual behaviour. Logistic regression analyses indicated that lower educational level and exam scores were significant predictors of inconsistent reporting. Conclusions Our study demonstrates the discordance between infections measured by biomarkers and self-reports of having had sex among orphan adolescents in Kenya. In order to detect programme effects accurately in prevention research, it is necessary to collect both baseline and endline biological data. Furthermore, it is recommended to triangulate multiple data sources about adolescent participants' self-reported information about marriage and pregnancies from school records and parent/guardians to verify the information. Researchers should recognise potential threats to validity in data and design surveys to consider cognitive factors and/or cultural context to obtain more accurate and reliable information from adolescents regarding HIV/sexually transmitted infection risk behaviours. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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43. Do smokers support smoke-free laws to help themselves quit smoking? Findings from a longitudinal study.
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Nagelhout, Gera E., Yue-Lin Zhuang, Gamst, Anthony, and Shu-Hong Zhu
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SMOKING laws ,SMOKING prevention ,ATTITUDE (Psychology) ,LONGITUDINAL method ,MULTIVARIATE analysis ,PSYCHOLOGY ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,RESEARCH funding ,SMOKING cessation ,LOGISTIC regression analysis ,THEORY ,GOVERNMENT policy ,DATA analysis software ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics - Abstract
Background A growing number of smokers support smoke-free laws. The theory of self-control provides one possible explanation for why smokers support laws that would restrict their own behaviour: the laws could serve as a self-control device for smokers who are trying to quit. Objective To test the hypothesis that support for smoke-free laws predicts smoking cessation. Methods We used longitudinal data (1999-2000) from a US national sample of adult smokers (n=6415) from the Current Population Survey, Tobacco Use Supplements. At baseline, smokers were asked whether they made a quit attempt in the past year. They were also asked whether they thought smoking should not be allowed in hospitals, indoor sporting events, indoor shopping malls, indoor work areas, restaurants, or bars and cocktail lounges. At 1-year follow-up, smokers were asked whether they had quit smoking. Findings Smokers who supported smoke-free laws were more likely to have made a recent quit attempt. At 1-year follow-up, those who supported smoke-free laws in 4-6 venues were more likely to have quit smoking (14.8%) than smokers who supported smoke-free laws in 1-3 venues (10.6%) or smokers who supported smoke-free laws in none of the venues (8.0%). These differences were statistically significant in multivariate analyses controlling for demographics. Conclusions Support for smoke-free laws among smokers correlates with past quit attempts and predicts future quitting. These findings are consistent with the hypothesis that some smokers support smoke-free laws because the laws could help them quit smoking. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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44. Associations between obesogenic risk and depressive symptomatology in Australian adolescents: a cross-sectional study.
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Hoare, E., Millar, L., Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, M., Skouteris, H., Nichols, M., Jacka, F., Swinburn, B., Chikwendu, C., and Allender, S.
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RISK of childhood obesity ,CHI-squared test ,MENTAL depression ,PSYCHOLOGICAL tests ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,RESEARCH funding ,RISK-taking behavior ,SELF-evaluation ,SEX distribution ,T-test (Statistics) ,LOGISTIC regression analysis ,BODY mass index ,CROSS-sectional method ,SEDENTARY lifestyles ,PHYSICAL activity ,DATA analysis software ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,ODDS ratio ,ADOLESCENCE - Abstract
Background Depression and obesity are significant health concerns currently facing adolescents worldwide. This paper investigates the associations between obesity and related risk behaviours and depressive symptomatology in an Australian adolescent population. Methods Data from the Australian Capital Territory It’s Your Move project, an Australian community-based intervention project were used. In 2012, 800 students (440 females, 360 males) aged 11–14 years (M=13.11 years, SD=0.62 years), from 6 secondary schools were weighed and measured and completed a questionnaire which included physical activity, sedentary behaviour and dietary intake. Weight status was defined by WHO criteria. A cut-off score ≥10 on the Short Mood and Feelings Questionnaire indicated symptomatic depression. Logistic regression was used to test associations. Results After controlling for potential confounders, results showed significantly higher odds of depressive symptomatology in males (OR=1.22, p<0.05) and females (OR=1.12, p<0.05) who exceeded guidelines for daily screen-time leisure sedentary activities. Higher odds of depressive symptoms were seen in females who consumed greater amounts of sweet drink (OR=1.18, p<0.05), compared to lower female consumers of sweet drinks, and males who were overweight/obese also had greater odds of depressive symptoms (OR=1.83, p<0.05) compared to male normal weight adolescents. Conclusions This study demonstrates the associations between obesogenic risks and depression in adolescents. Further research should explore the direction of these associations and identify common determinants of obesity and depression. Mental health outcomes need to be included in the rationale and evaluation for diet and activity interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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45. Application of human factors to improve usability of clinical decision support for diagnostic decision-making: a scenario-based simulation study.
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Carayon, Pascale, Hoonakker, Peter, Schoofs Hundt, Ann, Salwei, Megan, Wiegmann, Douglas, Brown, Roger L., Kleinschmidt, Peter, Novak, Clair, Pulia, Michael, Yudi Wang, Wirkus, Emily, and Patterson, Brian
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ACADEMIC medical centers ,AUTOMATION ,COMPUTER simulation ,CONFIDENCE ,DECISION making ,DECISION support systems ,EXPERIMENTAL design ,HOSPITAL emergency services ,INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems ,MEDICAL databases ,INTERVIEWING ,JOB satisfaction ,MEDICAL protocols ,PULMONARY embolism ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,EMPLOYEES' workload ,DECISION making in clinical medicine ,SYSTEMS development ,STATISTICAL power analysis ,REPEATED measures design ,PHYSICIANS' attitudes ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics - Abstract
Objective In this study, we used human factors (HF) methods and principles to design a clinical decision support (CDS) that provides cognitive support to the pulmonary embolism (PE) diagnostic decision-making process in the emergency department. We hypothesised that the application of HF methods and principles will produce a more usable CDS that improves PE diagnostic decision-making, in particular decision about appropriate clinical pathway. Materials and methods We conducted a scenario-based simulation study to compare a HF-based CDS (the so-called CDS for PE diagnosis (PE-Dx CDS)) with a web-based CDS (MDCalc); 32 emergency physicians performed various tasks using both CDS. PE-Dx integrated HF design principles such as automating information acquisition and analysis, and minimising workload. We assessed all three dimensions of usability using both objective and subjective measures: effectiveness (eg, appropriate decision regarding the PE diagnostic pathway), efficiency (eg, time spent, perceived workload) and satisfaction (perceived usability of CDS). Results Emergency physicians made more appropriate diagnostic decisions (94% with PE-Dx; 84% with web-based CDS; p<0.01) and performed experimental tasks faster with the PE-Dx CDS (on average 96 s per scenario with PE-Dx; 117 s with web-based CDS; p<0.001). They also reported lower workload (p<0.001) and higher satisfaction (p<0.001) with PE-Dx. Conclusions This simulation study shows that HF methods and principles can improve usability of CDS and diagnostic decision-making. Aspects of the HF-based CDS that provided cognitive support to emergency physicians and improved diagnostic performance included automation of information acquisition (eg, auto-populating risk scoring algorithms), minimisation of workload and support of decision selection (eg, recommending a clinical pathway). These HF design principles can be applied to the design of other CDS technologies to improve diagnostic safety. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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46. Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) reliability and validity study: selected reliability and validity estimates.
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Tourangeau, Roger, Yan, Ting, Sun, Hanyu, Hyland, Andrew, and Stanton, Cassandra A.
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EXPERIMENTAL design ,INTERVIEWING ,RESEARCH methodology ,MEDICAL protocols ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,RESEARCH evaluation ,SMOKING ,STATISTICS ,POPULATION health ,RESEARCH methodology evaluation - Published
- 2019
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47. Nurse staffing, nursing assistants and hospital mortality: retrospective longitudinal cohort study.
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Griffiths, Peter, Maruotti, Antonello, Recio Saucedo, Alejandra, Redfern, Oliver C., Ball, Jane E., Briggs, Jim, Dall'Ora, Chiara, Schmidt, Paul E., and Smith, Gary B.
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PNEUMONIA diagnosis ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,LENGTH of stay in hospitals ,WORKING hours ,LONGITUDINAL method ,RESEARCH methodology ,EVALUATION of medical care ,NURSES ,SCIENTIFIC observation ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,RETROSPECTIVE studies ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,HOSPITAL mortality - Abstract
Objective To determine the association between daily levels of registered nurse (RN) and nursing assistant staffing and hospital mortality. Design This is a retrospective longitudinal observational study using routinely collected data. We used multilevel/ hierarchical mixed-effects regression models to explore the association between patient outcomes and daily variation in RN and nursing assistant staffing, measured as hours per patient per day relative to ward mean. Analyses were controlled forward and patient risk. Participants 138 133 adult patients spending >1 days on general wards between 1 April 2012 and 31 March 2015. Outcomes In-hospital deaths. Results Hospital mortality was 4.1%. The hazard of death was increased by 3% for every day a patient experienced RN staffing below ward mean (adjusted HR (aHR) 1.03, 95% CI 1.01 to 1.05). Relative to ward mean, each additional hour of RN care available over the first 5 days of a patient's stay was associated with 3% reduction in the hazard of death (aHR 0.97, 95% CI 0.94 to 1.0). Days where admissions per RN exceeded 125% of the ward mean were associated with an increased hazard of death (aHR 1.05, 95% CI 1.01 1.09). Although low nursing assistant staffing was associated with increases in mortality, high nursing assistant staffing was also associated with increased mortality. Conclusion Lower RN staffing and higher levels of admissions per RN are associated with increased risk of death during an admission to hospital. These findings highlight the possible consequences of reduced nurse staffing and do not give support to policies that encourage the use of nursing assistants to compensate for shortages of RNs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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48. Pictorial health warning labels on the waterpipe device are effective in reducing smoking satisfaction, puffing behaviour and exposure to CO: first evidence from a crossover clinical laboratory study.
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Maziak, Wasim, Taleb, Ziyad Ben, Kalan, Mohammad Ebrahimi, Eissenberg, Thomas, Thrasher, James, Shihadeh, Alan, and Asfar, Taghrid
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POISONING prevention ,SMOKING prevention ,SMOKING & psychology ,PUBLIC health ,PHYSIOLOGICAL effects of carbon monoxide ,CROSSOVER trials ,LABELS ,PATHOLOGICAL laboratories ,SENSORY perception ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,RESPIRATION ,SURVEYS ,PILOT projects ,HARM reduction ,TOBACCO products ,INHALATION injuries - Published
- 2019
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49. Sixty seconds on ... long cold.
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Mahase, Elisabeth
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COVID-19 ,DIARRHEA ,RESPIRATORY infections ,INFLUENZA ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,COLD (Temperature) - Published
- 2023
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50. Ultrasound guided lavage with corticosteroid injection versus sham lavage with and without corticosteroid injection for calcific tendinopathy of shoulder: randomised double blinded multi-arm study.
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Moosmayer, Stefan, Marius Ekeberg, Ole, Björnsson Hallgren, Hanna, Heier, Ingar, Kvalheim, Synnøve, Gunnar Juel, Niels, Blomquist, Jesper, Hugo Pripp, Are, and Ivar Brox, Jens
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TENDINOPATHY ,SHOULDER pain ,SHOULDER joint ,ADRENOCORTICAL hormones ,CLINICAL trials ,RANDOMIZED controlled trials ,COMPARATIVE studies ,TREATMENT effectiveness ,CALCINOSIS ,BLIND experiment ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,INTRA-articular injections ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,STATISTICAL sampling - Published
- 2023
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