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E D Glover

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PubMed1988

Screening for smokeless tobacco-associated lesions: recommendations for the dental practitioner.

The increasing use of smokeless tobacco and the accumulating list of associated health hazards including cancer and cardiovascular effects should be of concern to the dentist. This study documents both concern from patients' perceptions and clinical examinations of their smokeless tobacco-associated lesions. Implications for the dentists' practice among adolescents and young adults are discussed.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1988

Intentionality of college students regarding North Carolina's 21-year drinking age law.

The purpose of this study was to examine the intentions of underage students at a southeastern university as to a new 21-year drinking law. Students (N = 440) in introductory health classes were given a questionnaire prior to the law's enactment. Major findings included: 90% were alcohol users, with 85% beginning regular alcohol use by age 18. Only 6% intended to stop drinking, 70% planned to change their location of use, and 22% intended to use other drugs more. Seventy percent intended to obtain alcohol from their friends, and 21% intended to use a false or borrowed identification. Serious questions about potential negative impacts of the law are raised.

Adult↗
PubMed1987

Bimodal initiation of smokeless tobacco usage: implications for cancer education.

One hundred fifty (150) randomly chosen adult male subjects (average age 37) drawn from a university general dental clinic were classified by self-report into three equal categories of fifty smokeless tobacco users, fifty cigarette smokers (non-smokeless tobacco users), and fifty non-tobacco users. According to questionnaire results, a bimodal curve was exhibited among smokeless tobacco users with the two peaks of initiation at ages 12 and 18 compared to a unimodal age of initiation for cigarette smokers at age 16. Two different cohorts of smokeless tobacco users based on age of initiation were observed with differences reported in level of education, urban versus rural origin, average length of time in using smokeless tobacco, and the type of smokeless tobacco product used. Young initiators appeared to be primarily from rural communities having a strong parental or familial influence when initiating smokeless tobacco usage, whereas older initiators appeared to be primarily from more urbanized regions with peer influences as the most significant for initiating smokeless tobacco usage. Other characteristics associated with one or the other cohort were also reported, pointing to different educational measures that may be necessary for prevention and intervention, based on the age of initiating smokeless tobacco usage, as well as place of residence.

Adult↗
PubMed1987

Personality traits of smokeless tobacco users and nonusers: a comparison.

This study investigated the personality characteristics of male university students who were either users or nonusers of smokeless tobacco. The hypotheses attempted to determine any differences in personality characteristics between users and nonusers of smokeless tobacco, and examine differences in personality characteristics according to the amount of smokeless tobacco used. A university sample of 289 males revealed 19% (55) prevalence of smokeless tobacco users. Each subject was administered Cattell's Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire and a demographic questionnaire. An analysis of variance revealed that smokeless tobacco users exhibited significant differences (p less than .01) in both personality characteristic A (more reserved, less outgoing socially) and personality characteristic I (self-reliant, less sentimental), and significant difference (p less than .05) in personality characteristic Q2 (more conforming, group dependent). No significant differences were noted in personality among persons who used varying amounts of smokeless tobacco.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1987

Prevalence of smokeless tobacco use in Pitt County, North Carolina.

The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of smokeless tobacco use in the largest tobacco-producing county in the United States. A 1-in-100 systematic random telephone sample was taken from the county telephone directory. A total of 280 complete questionnaires were obtained. Results indicate that .40 +/- .042 [p +/- SE(p)] males and .09 +/- .024 of females use smokeless tobacco. The point prevalence for the total population was estimated to be .15.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1985

Patterns of use and incidence of smokeless tobacco consumption in school-age children.

A sample of 5,392 students were surveyed using a 42-item, multiple-choice questionnaire from a population of 19,040 Texas school-age children. The geographic distribution was 70% urban and 30% rural, with a representative sampling of the various racial and ethnic groups within Texas. The results of the survey indicated that 486 (9%) of the students regularly used smokeless tobacco, 810 (15%) regularly smoked cigarettes, and 4,096 (76%) used no tobacco products. Further, 77% perceived cigarette smoking as very harmful, while only 40% perceived smokeless tobacco as very harmful. Age of initiating use indicated that 55% of smokeless tobacco users started before the age of 13 years, whereas only 36% of cigarette smokers began that early.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1981

Just a pinch between the cheek & gum.

At least in part, through a skillful manipulation of the public by the tobacco industry, the use of smokeless tobacco is rapidly increasing, especially among young male athletes and students in high school and colleges. Advertising implies that smokeless tobacco habits are innocuous and safe, but existing scientific evidence indicates that dipping and chewing are potentially harmful to one's health. Health professionals are urged to advise patients and students concerning the potential hazards of using smokeless tobacco. Further, health professionals should take a strong public stance in opposition to the current dipping and chewing advertising campaigns aimed at youth. These advertisements totally ignore the possible health hazards of smokeless tobacco. If the tobacco companies are allowed to continue to advertise smokeless tobacco in the same manner that they use to promote cigarette smoking, then some effort should be directed to require health warnings in these advertisements. In fact, some serious consideration should most likely be given to banning this new wave of tobacco marketing in the interest of public health, just as was the case with cigarette advertisements, especially in light of the fact that these ads are primarily targeted to young boys and men.

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