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Prevalence of Alcohol Consumption and Hazardous Drinking, Tobacco and Drug use in urban Tanzania, and Their associated Risk Factors. [PDF]

, 2009
Evidence suggests substance abuse in Tanzania is a growing public health problem. A random sample of 899 adults aged 15-59 in two urban sites of differing levels of poverty surveyed alcohol, tobacco and illicit substance use.
Araya, Bethany White, Breeze, Brugha, Brugha, Chagas Silva, Chande, Davis, Ezzati, Farrell, Flisher, Grant, Green, Gureje, Jenkins, Jenkins, Joseph Mbatia, Kilonzo, Kilonzo, Kitange, Kitange, Lewis, Lima, Lynskey, McCurdy, Meltzer, Meltzer, Mitsunaga, Mswia, Ngoma, Nicola Singleton, Nikander, Parry, Parry, Patel, Rachel Jenkins, Rahim, Rehm, Rijken, Room, Saunders, Shayo, Singleton, Timpson, Unwin, van Oers, Wickramasinghe, Wolff   +47 more
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An exploration of online behaviors and social media use among hookah and electronic-cigarette users

Addictive Behaviors Reports, 2015
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between social norms and attitudes towards ENDS and hookah and use of these products.
Alissa R. Link, Philip B. Cawkwell, Donna R. Shelley, Scott E. Sherman   +3 more
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Tobacco use pattern and quitting behaviour among healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic: Insights from a pan India online survey

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, 2021
Background: Healthcare professionals (HCPs) have a definite role in tobacco control and can help immensely by setting examples. The current study aimed to study the tobacco use pattern and quitting behaviour among HCPs of India during the COVID-19 ...
Bijaya Nanda Naik, Bijit Biswas, Chandramani Singh, Sanjay Pandey, Santosh Kumar Nirala, Neha Chaudhary   +5 more
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Interpersonal and intrapersonal differences among adolescent nonsmokers, ex-smokers, and smokers [PDF]

, 2017
Background: A large body of research has traced tobacco dependence among adolescents to a series of intrapersonal and interpersonal factors. However, there are remaining questions regarding the differences on these factors related to tobacco use ...
Baiocco, Roberto, Dittrich, Marcella, Ioverno, Salvatore, Laghi, Fiorenzo, Odorifero, Carmen, Verrastro, Valeria   +5 more
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Widely targeted metabolomics reveals the physiological and metabolic mechanisms of browning in tobacco leaves induced by starvation stress

Frontiers in Plant Science
Browning widely occurs during the processing of crops and their products, reducing both quality and economic value. However, the mechanisms underlying postharvest leaf browning under starvation-dominated conditions remain unclear. Here, compared with the
Zeyu Zhao, Zeyu Zhao, Xueyan Jing, Guanhui Li, Guanhui Li, Qi Xu, Benbo Xu, Kesu Wei, Liping Chen, Bin Wei, Jiati Tang, Yuhang Zhao, Lingli Xie, Jianbing Qin, Shengjiang Wu, Shengjiang Wu   +15 more
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Individual and Environmental Factors Associated with Tobacco Smoking, Alcohol Abuse and Illegal Drug Consumption in University Students: A Mediating Analysis [PDF]

, 2020
[Abstract] Substance abuse is a major and prevalent public health concern among university students. Tobacco smoking, risky alcohol behavior, and illegal drug consumption may lead to health problems and behavioral and academic issues. Several individual
Cruz Valiño, José Manuel, Delgado-Lobete, Laura, Gándara Gafo, Berta, Montes-Montes, Rebeca, Santos-del-Riego, Sergio, Talavera Valverde, Miguel Ángel, Vila Paz, Alba   +6 more
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The Incidence of Tobacco Taxation: Evidence from Geographic Micro-Level Data [PDF]

, 2008
This paper uses a recent increase in Wisconsin’s tobacco tax as a natural experiment to measure the economic incidence of tobacco taxation, using micro-level data on cigarette prices from retail locations in Wisconsin and states that share its border. We
Hanson, Andrew, Sullivan, Ryan
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Participant experiences with a text message and contingency management intervention for alcohol use during pregnancy and lactation in Cape Town, South Africa

Addiction Science & Clinical Practice
Background The Western Cape region of South Africa has one of the highest global rates of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), underscoring the urgent need for effective interventions. This qualitative study, designed as a process evaluation, explores
Lesley-Ann Erasmus-Claassen, Noluthando Mpisane, Petal Petersen Williams, Felicia A. Browne, Bronwyn Myers, Wendee M. Wechsberg, Charles D. H. Parry, Shantae N. Taylor, Yukiko Washio   +8 more
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Exploring hypermasculinity as a moderator between sexual violence victimization and adverse mental health effects among sentenced incarcerated men [PDF]

Journal of Men's Health
Sexual assault is a common occurrence among incarcerated men in correctional facilities, and severely impacts the psychological well-being of the victim.
Sebenzile Nkosi, Kopano Ratele, Yandisa Sikweyiya, Neo Morojele   +3 more
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Prevalence, Reasons for Use, and Risk Perception of Electronic Cigarettes among Post-Acute Coronary Syndrome Smokers [PDF]

, 2016
Purpose—The use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) has risen dramatically in recent years. However, there is currently no published data on use of e-cigarettes among cardiac patients. The current study reports on the prevalence, reasons for use, and
Busch, Andrew M., Tooley, Erin M.
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