Predictors of current need to smoke in inmates of a smoke-free jail

Article Abstract:

A study is conducted to analyze the independent contributions of smoking variables including demographic, smoking history, length of time incarcerated, and future intention to smoke upon release with current need to smoke in jail inmates. The results revealed that the stated future intention to smoke among jail inmates is based on the current need to smoke and not the length of time in jail.

Prisoners, Health aspects

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Does a reduced sensitivity to bitter taste increase the risk of becoming nicotine addicted?

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This article discusses a study conducted in which smokers and non-smokers were tested to see if they thought phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) was bitter and whether there was a link to taste and smoking. The results indicate that nontasters of PTC are more likely to be heavy smokers.

Measurement, Demographic aspects, Smokers, Taste, Taste (Sense)

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Construct validity of the early smoking experience questionnaire for adolescents

Article Abstract:

The construct validity is scrutinized and analysed to understand as to what factors lead to early stages of smoking amongst adolescents. The early smoking experience can be characterized and observed in two ways, a pleasant and an unpleasant experience towards initial smoking.

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