Smoking cessation among Chinese young smokers: Does gender and age difference matters and what are the predictors?

2006 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 913-921 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abu Saleh M. Abdullah ◽  
Tai-Hing Lam ◽  
Sophia S.C. Chan ◽  
Anthony J. Hedley
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Age Difference ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Young Smokers

Communication satisfaction and trust among Turkish adolescent siblings

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-153
Author(s):  
Müge Çelik Örücü ◽  
Sühendan Er
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Communication Satisfaction ◽  
Age Difference ◽  
School Students ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Dyadic Trust ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Trust Scale

The relationships that exist among brothers and sisters have been much less researched and observed than other kinds of family relationships. Thus, the impact of sibling dyads' gender and age difference on Turkish adolescents' communication satisfaction and trust was examined. The sample consisted of 272 (154 female, 118 male) Turkish high school students, all of whom were aged between 14 and 18 years and had 1 younger sibling. They were asked to complete the Sibling Communication Satisfaction Scale and the Dyadic Trust Scale. A significant gender difference was obtained for both trust and communication satisfaction, wherein females were more likely than males were to trust and be satisfied with their level of communication with their siblings, especially in the case of same-gender siblings. However, no significant result was found for age difference in terms of either trust or communication satisfaction.

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 on the Hong Kong Youth Quitline Service and Quitting Behaviors of Its Users

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (22) ◽  
pp. 8397
Author(s):  
Laurie Long Kwan Ho ◽  
William Ho Cheung Li ◽  
Ankie Tan Cheung ◽  
Wei Xia ◽  
Man Ping Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Telephone Survey ◽  
Quit Smoking ◽  
Quit Rate ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Young Smokers ◽  
The Impact

Tobacco use is a possible risk factor for contracting and spreading COVID-19. We aimed to describe the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Youth Quitline service and quitting behaviors of its users in Hong Kong. We conducted a telephone survey involving 201 participants of the Youth Quitline service, and retrospectively analyzed the operation and use of Quitline since the COVID-19 outbreak in Hong Kong. The number of incoming calls to the Youth Quitline and the participants′ quit rate has increased since the COVID-19 outbreak in Hong Kong. Many participants (68%) did not realize that tobacco use potentially increased their risk for developing and spreading COVID-19; however, 43% agreed that the pandemic motivated their intention to quit, and 83% changed their smoking habits during the pandemic. These changes were mainly due to wearing masks (30%), closure of bars/pubs (25%), suspension of classes (14%), and being unable to socialize with friends (24%). Overall, 58% reduced their tobacco use; of these participants, 66% reported a ≥50% reduction in daily cigarette consumption. The participants reduced their smoking during the COVID-19 pandemic despite lacking knowledge about the potentially increased risk for contracting COVID-19 from continued smoking. The pandemic could create new opportunities to motivate young smokers to quit smoking, especially those seeking support for smoking cessation, and may further contribute to reducing the risks posed by COVID-19.

scholarly journals Developing a text messaging-based smoking cessation intervention for young smokers experiencing homelessness

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-43
Author(s):  
Joan S. Tucker ◽  
Sebastian Linnemayr ◽  
Eric R. Pedersen ◽  
William G. Shadel ◽  
Rushil Zutshi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Young People ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Homeless Youth ◽  
Cessation Intervention ◽  
Qualitative Feedback ◽  
Quitting Smoking ◽  
Young Smokers ◽  
Future Evaluation ◽  
Text Messaging Intervention

AbstractIntroductionCigarette smoking is highly prevalent among young people experiencing homelessness, and many of these smokers are motivated to quit. However, there is a lack of readily available cessation services for this population, which is highly mobile and can be challenging to engage in services.AimsWe describe the development of a smoking cessation text messaging intervention (TMI) for homeless youth who are interested in quitting smoking.MethodsParticipants were 18–25 years old and recruited from drop-in centers serving homeless youth. Three focus groups (N = 18) were conducted with smokers to refine the TMI content, and a separate sample of smokers (N = 8) provided feedback on the TMI after using it for 1 week. Survey data assessed the TMI's acceptability and feasibility.ResultsParticipants generally rated the TMI as helpful and relevant, and nearly all had cell phone plans that included unlimited texting and were able to view TMI content with few difficulties. Qualitative feedback on strengths/limitations of the TMI in terms of content, tone, and delivery parameters was used to finalize the TMI for a future evaluation.ConclusionsResults suggest that a TMI is a feasible and acceptable option for young people experiencing homelessness who are interested in quitting smoking.

Gender and Age Difference in Clinical Features and severity of Parkinson’s Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study in Southern Morocco

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abderrahmane Achbani ◽  
Sofiane Ait Wahmane ◽  
Mohamed Elatiqi ◽  
Hasnaa Sine ◽  
Ahmed Kharbach ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Difference ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Initial Symptoms ◽  
Yahr Scale

Background: Parkinson’s disease is the second most frequently reported neurodegenerative disease, behind Alzheimer’s disease. In Morocco, enough information are not available about its prevalence, progression, and characteristics, particularly in Southern regions of the country. Objectives: The current study aimed to investigate gender and age differences in the sociodemographic and clinical profile of Parkinson’s disease patients in southern Morocco. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on a selected cohort of 180 patients, previously diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Results: The results showed that the onset of the disease was earlier in females compared to males. Besides, we found that the prevalence of rigidity symptoms was slightly higher in younger patients and in patients aged 61 to 70 years old, at the onset of the disease. Importantly, the results showed that the initial symptoms of males were different than females. According to the Hoehn and Yahr scale, the majority (82.6%) of patients of both genders were in the early stage of the disease. Additional statistical analyses, confirmed that the severity of the disease was strongly related to gender (P = 0.02). Conclusions: The findings confirmed that males and females had different clinical motor characteristics in the initial symptoms and progression of Parkinson’s disease. Nevertheless, experimental studies should be conducted to arrive at a real understanding of what underlies these differences.

scholarly journals The Effects and Measures of Auricular Acupressure and Interactive Multimedia for Smoking Cessation in College Students

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei-Ling Yeh ◽  
Pei-Lan Wang ◽  
Jaung-Geng Lin ◽  
Mei-Ling Chung
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Nicotine Dependence ◽  
Interactive Multimedia ◽  
Auricular Acupressure ◽  
Multimedia Education ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Main Effect ◽  
Control Research ◽  
Young Smokers ◽  
Post Hoc

The earlier one starts to smoke, the more likely it is that one’s tobacco use will increase. Either auricular acupressure or multimedia education could improve physiological health status and reduce smoking for young smokers. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a 10-week auricular acupressure (AA) and interactive multimedia (IM) on smoking cessation in college smokers. A pre- and posttest control research design with two experiments (AA and IM) and one control was used. Thirty-two participants were in each of three groups. A significant difference from pretest to posttest among three groups was exhibited on carbon monoxide (CO), cotinine, and nicotine dependence. Scheffe’spost hoctest found significances on CO in the AA between the IM and the control and cotinine and nicotine dependence between the AA and the control. After controlling the covariates, the main effect of the group was no difference in all outcomes. The interventions, especially AA, may contribute to a decrease of CO, cotinine, and nicotine dependence along with the time change. An analysis without controlling influences may overestimate interventional effects.

Smoking cessation avatar-led Acceptance and Commitment Therapy digital intervention: feasibility and acceptability in young adults

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Karekla ◽  
Stella Nicoleta Savvides
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy ◽  
Attrition Rates ◽  
Quit Smoking ◽  
Commitment Therapy ◽  
Digital Intervention ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment ◽  
Global Concern ◽  
Young Smokers ◽  
Future Program

Abstract Smoking remains a global concern especially among youth and smoking cessation interventions have not been particularly successful with this age group. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of an innovative avatar-led, digital intervention grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for smoking cessation in youth. Participants were 49 university student smokers, aged 18–28 years old (Mage = 22.50, SD = 2.56; 64.3% females). Participants found the program satisfactory, useful, and motivating. Participants enjoyed the digitally unique components of the intervention, such as videos, metaphors, and games, more than the overall graphics and the appearance of the avatars. Results of this study are encouraging for the acceptability and satisfaction with avatar-led digitized ACT interventions for smoking cessation targeting young smokers. Participants suggested that future program advances should include a more reality-based user experience and more interactive avatars. Future adaptations should consider additional ways to decrease attrition rates and further increase satisfaction and motivation to complete the program and quit smoking.

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