scholarly journals Smoking Initiation, Tobacco Product Use, and Secondhand Smoke Exposure Among General Population and Sexual Minority Youth, Missouri, 2011–2012

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenna N. Jordan ◽  
Jane A. McElroy ◽  
Kevin D. Everett
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Secondhand Smoke ◽  
Smoking Initiation ◽  
Tobacco Product ◽  
Smoke Exposure ◽  
Minority Youth ◽  
Sexual Minority Youth ◽  
Secondhand Smoke Exposure ◽  
Product Use

scholarly journals Cardiovascular disease risk factors of ultra-Orthodox Jewish women in Israel: a comparison study

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Leiter ◽  
K L Greenberg ◽  
M Donchin ◽  
O Keidar ◽  
S Siemiatycki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
General Population ◽  
Secondhand Smoke ◽  
Smoke Exposure ◽  
Orthodox Jewish ◽  
Minority Population ◽  
Secondhand Smoke Exposure ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Increased Risk

Abstract Background Women from low socio-economic, culturally insular populations are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). The ultra-Orthodox Jewish (UOJ) community in Israel is a difficult to access, rapidly growing low socio-economic, insular minority with numerous obstacles to health. The current study investigates CVD-related risk factors (RF) in a sample of OUJ women, comparing sample characteristics with the general population. Addressing the questions, 'Are UOJ women at increased risk for CVD?', 'Which RFs should be addressed beyond the general population's?', this study can inform public health initiatives (PHI) for this and similar populations. Methods Self-administered questionnaires completed by a cluster randomized sample of 239 women from a UOJ community included demographics, fruit, vegetables, and sweetened drink consumption, secondhand smoke exposure, physical activity (PA) engagement, and BMI. Population statistics utilized for comparison of demographic and cardiovascular risk factors were obtained from government-sponsored national surveys. Results Compared with the general population, UOJ women were less likely to consume 5 fruits and vegetables a day (12.7% vs. 24.3%, p<.001) and more likely to consume > 5 cups of sweetened beverages a day (18.6% vs. 12.6%, p=.019). UOJ women also reported less secondhand smoke exposure (7.2% vs. 51.4%, p<.001) and higher rates of PA recommendation adherence (60.1% vs. 25.6%, p<.0001) than the general population. Obesity was higher in UOJ women (24.3% vs. 16.1%, p<.0001). Conclusions This study suggests that PHIs in this population target healthy weight maintenance, nutrition, and PA. As a consequence of this study, the first CVD prevention intervention has been implemented in this population, targeting the identified RFs. Utilizing a mixed methods and community-based participatory approach, this innovative 3-year intervention reached over 2,000 individuals. Key messages This study identified nutrition risk behaviors and high levels of obesity in a difficult to access, minority population. This study informed the planning and implementation of a community-based PHI.

scholarly journals Secondhand Smoke Exposure Among Young Adult Sexual Minority Bar and Nightclub Patrons

2014 ◽  
Vol 104 (2) ◽  
pp. e148-e153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda Fallin ◽  
Torsten B. Neilands ◽  
Jeffrey W. Jordan ◽  
Pamela M. Ling
Keyword(s):  
Young Adult ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Secondhand Smoke ◽  
Smoke Exposure ◽  
Secondhand Smoke Exposure

Peers, Tobacco Advertising, and Secondhand Smoke Exposure Influences Smoking Initiation in Diverse Adolescents

2011 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. e1-e11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn C. Voorhees ◽  
Cong Ye ◽  
Olivia Carter-Pokras ◽  
Laura MacPherson ◽  
Mariano Kanamori ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondhand Smoke ◽  
Smoking Initiation ◽  
Smoke Exposure ◽  
Secondhand Smoke Exposure ◽  
Tobacco Advertising

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Cigarette, E-Cigarette, and Dual Use among South Korean Adolescents

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1252
Author(s):  
Myong Sun Cho
Keyword(s):  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Secondhand Smoke ◽  
Smoking Initiation ◽  
Smoke Exposure ◽  
Secondhand Smoke Exposure ◽  
Dual Use ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Korean Adolescents ◽  
South Korean ◽  
Younger Age

Dual use of e-cigarettes and cigarettes has become common among Korean adolescents but has decreased among adults. Dual use refers to using two tobacco products; however, in this study, it is defined as using both e-cigarettes and cigarettes. We assessed the prevalence of dual use among Korean adolescents and its relationship with socio-demographic, smoking-related characteristics, and other risk behaviors. The 2019 Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey’s data on 57,303 adolescents were analyzed using logistic regression. Overall, 13.8% had recently (in the past 30 days), used some type of cigarette, 3.3% were dual users, 3.4% exclusively smoked conventional cigarettes, and 0.6% exclusively vaped e-cigarettes. After adjusting for socio-demographic and psychological factors, substance use, smoking initiation by 13 years, secondhand smoke in school and public, and amount of cigarette consumption proved significant for all cigarette user types. Dual use was strongly associated with younger age (≤15 years), cigarette smoking initiation before 13 years, secondhand smoke exposure at school, and heavy cigarette smoking. Limited smoking cessation attempts, secondhand smoke exposure in public, and ease of cigarette purchases decrease the odds of adolescents becoming dual users. Thus, surveillance and enforcement of the juvenile protection measures need updating to prevent a shift into dual use.

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