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Substance Abuse
Touchanun Komonpaisarn
Summary: This study estimated the economic cost of smoking and secondhand smoke exposure at home in Thailand for the first time. The total economic cost from both types of tobacco exposure amounted to US$2.98 billion in 2017, equivalent to 17.41% of Thailand's current health expenditure or 0.65% of its gross domestic product. The findings highlight the substantial economic burden imposed by smoking in Thailand and call for prompt responses from public health agencies to implement effective tobacco control policies.
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Construction & Building Technology
Akinkunmi Paul Okekunle, Jeffery Osahon Asowata, Babatunde Adedokun, Onoja Matthew Akpa
Summary: The study revealed that secondhand smoke exposure is associated with dyslipidemia, with higher risk among women and older adults. Primary interventions targeting the reduction of secondhand smoke exposure may help in lowering the odds of dyslipidemia.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Qi Zhang, Guowei Zeng, Xiaowei Wang, Kai-Hong Wu
Summary: The study found that high levels of secondhand smoke exposure were associated with an increased risk of hypertension, as well as a strong positive association with systolic blood pressure and a negative association with diastolic blood pressure. The nonlinear model results showed a significant association between secondhand smoke and systolic blood pressure.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Masayuki Teramoto, Hiroyasu Iso, Kenji Wakai, Akiko Tamakoshi
Summary: In this study, secondhand smoke exposure during childhood was associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer mortality in adulthood, but not with the overall cancer risk or risk of other smoking-related cancers.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sara Schiavone, Carrie Anderson, Ute Mons, Volker Winkler
Summary: The study found that countries with extensive or complete smoking bans had lower likelihood of SHS exposure in restaurants and bars compared to those with partial bans. Additionally, SHS exposure in restaurants and bars decreased significantly between 2014 and 2017.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Haruna Kawachi, Masayuki Teramoto, Isao Muraki, Kokoro Shirai, Kazumasa Yamagishi, Akiko Tamakoshi, Hiroyasu Iso
Summary: This study examined the association between childhood secondhand smoke exposure and the risk of respiratory disease mortality among non-smoking adults. The findings suggest that living with three or more smoking family members during childhood is associated with an increased risk of respiratory disease-related mortality in adulthood among women.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
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Substance Abuse
Su-Fei Huang, Jung-Yu Liao
Summary: This study explored the perspectives of home care aides on occupational tobacco smoke exposure (OTSE) and identified five different attitudes among them. The findings will inform the development of training programs for home care aides and promote smoke-free workplaces.
NICOTINE & TOBACCO RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Surekha Kishore, Vandana Shah, Om Prakash Bera, U. Venkatesh, Rakesh Kakkar, Pradeep Aggarwal, Pankaj Bhardwaj, C. M. Singh, Chetna Maliye, Suneela R. Garg, Geetha Menon, Puneet Misra, Shival Kishore Verma, C. O. V. I. D. S. H. S. Study Grp COVID SHS Study Grp
Summary: This study confirms that secondhand smoke is an independent risk factor for COVID-19 infection, severity, and mortality.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Seunghan Kim, Juyeon Oh, Byungyoon Yun, Ara Cho, Juho Sim, Jin-Ha Yoon
Summary: This study investigated the influence of secondhand smoke (SHS) in the workplace on workers' depression and found a significant association between occupational SHS and depression. The analysis also showed that variables such as year, sex, and occupation had an impact on the results.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
T. M. Skipina, N. Patel, B. Upadhya, E. Z. Soliman
Summary: This study found an association between secondhand smoke exposure and abnormal P-wave axis, with possible effect modification by ethnicity and obesity.
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Mi-Jin Choi, Jong Park, So-Yeong Kim
Summary: This study aimed to determine the association between secondhand smoking (SHS) exposure and allergic diseases in Korean adolescents. The results showed that exposure to SHS in schools and public places, as well as exposure frequency, were significantly associated with allergic diseases.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lukas Pitten, Doerthe Brueggmann, Janis Droege, Markus Braun, David A. Groneberg
Summary: Despite the known dangers of passive smoking, millions of non-smokers, including children, are still exposed to second-hand smoke, making them victims of the harmful effects of tobacco. This study analyzed the specific effects of ventilation conditions in cars and found that car ventilation alone is not sufficient to protect passengers from the toxic emissions of second-hand smoke. The study also highlighted the significant impact of different tobacco brands on particulate matter emissions under different ventilation conditions. To safeguard innocent groups, such as children, in-vehicle smoking should be banned.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kyuwoong Kim, Yoonjung Chang
Summary: This cross-sectional study suggests an association between secondhand smoke exposure and hypertriglyceridemia in adult cancer survivors who have never smoked. However, the associations with other cardiometabolic risk factors are not significant.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sarah Gehlert, Vaughan W. Rees, Kelvin Choi, Peter D. Jackson, Brynn E. Sheehan, Richard A. Grucza, Amy C. Paulson, Andrew D. Plunk
Summary: This study aimed to better understand the inequitable impact of the pandemic by examining the associations between stay-at-home orders and indoor smoking in public housing, measured by ambient particulate matter at the 2.5-micron threshold, a marker for secondhand smoke. The study found that stay-at-home orders led to increased indoor secondhand smoke in public housing, highlighting the disproportionate impact on socio-economically disadvantaged communities.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Zulkarnain Ellis-Suriani, Bachok Norsa'adah, Azizah Othman, Ab Hamid Siti-Azrin
Summary: The study showed that more than half of primary school children in rural Kuala Krai, Malaysia were exposed to secondhand smoke from at least one smoker at home. There was a significant association between secondhand smoke exposure at home and cognitive performance in children.
TOBACCO INDUCED DISEASES
(2021)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Jonathan A. Schulz, Sean D. Regnier, Tyler G. Erath, Lindsey C. Mullis, Austin Nugent, Gary S. Atwood, Andrea C. Villanti
Summary: People with disabilities have a higher prevalence of smoking, but there is limited knowledge about cessation interventions tailored for them. This study conducted a systematic review and found two promising interventions using mindfulness-based procedures in adults with mild intellectual disability. However, the interventions did not address the unique needs of people with disabilities.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2024)
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Psychology, Clinical
Chengjia Zhao, Jiankang He, Huihui Xu, Jingjing Zhang, Guohua Zhang, Guoliang Yu
Summary: Sleep is important, but staying up late has become a problem, especially among university students. Previous studies have found a connection between sleep procrastination, sleep biorhythms, and problematic smartphone use (PSU). This two-wave study explored the reciprocal relationship between PSU and sleep procrastination, while also considering the moderating role of sleep biorhythms. The results revealed a reciprocal relationship between PSU and sleep procrastination, with sleep biorhythms moderating this relationship.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2024)
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Psychology, Clinical
Liat Orenstein, Angela Chetrit, Ofra Kalter-Leibovici
Summary: Despite the availability of subsidized smoking cessation services in Israel, social disparities in smoking cessation rates persist. Efforts should focus on reaching subpopulations with low cessation rates and using tailored strategies for successful smoking cessation. Prioritizing smoke-free homes and workplaces is also important.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2024)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Yijing Zhang, Jun Li, Mengmeng Zhang, Bote Ai, Fenglin Jia
Summary: This meta-analytic review provides the first estimation of the overall bidirectional longitudinal associations between loneliness and problematic Internet use (PIU). The study finds a positive relationship from loneliness to PIU, as well as from PIU to loneliness. Additionally, the study reveals that this relationship is stronger in Eastern countries, with more males, more young adults, and in more recent years.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Aslesha Sumbe, Robert Suchting, Baojiang Chen, Anna V. Wilkinson, Bara Bataineh, Stephanie L. Clendennen, Melissa B. Harrell
Summary: The study examined the metacognitive traits of adolescent and young adult e-cigarette users and the ability of the Metacognitions about Smoking Questionnaire (MSQ) to predict past 30-day e-cigarette use frequency. The results showed a correlation between metacognitive factors and e-cigarette use behavior, with different factors having different predictive abilities for e-cigarette use frequency.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Erynn Christensen, Lucy Albertella, Samuel R. Chamberlain, Maja Brydevall, Chao Suo, Jon E. Grant, Murat Yucel, Rico Sze Chun Lee
Summary: This study evaluated the neurocognitive correlates of problem alcohol use and three non-substance-related addictive behaviors using a large community sample. The results showed differential associations between neurocognition and each addictive behavior, highlighting the need for a more nuanced understanding of non-substance addiction.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Sophie G. Coelho, Matthew T. Keough, Sunghwan Yi, Daniel S. Mcgrath, Hyoun S. Kim
Summary: This study examined the effectiveness of self-regulation strategies in reducing harms associated with in-play sports betting. The results showed that setting monetary limits was effective in reducing financial, interpersonal, and health harms. However, setting time limits was found to increase spending and overall harms. These findings support the applicability of select self-regulation strategies from traditional forms of gambling to in-play betting, and highlight the need for further research on responsible gambling strategies.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Jiayu Li, Yuhong Zhou, Yang Liu, Zhixiang Yu, Xuemei Gao
Summary: This longitudinal study used a person-centered approach to differentiate fear of missing out (FoMO) among subgroups of individuals using latent profile analysis (LPA). The results showed significant differences between profiles in terms of social media engagement, social media self-control failure, and problematic social media use, and high trait-FoMO and high state-FoMO may be important risk factors for social media self-control failure and problematic social media use.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Marc L. Steinberg, Rachel L. Rosen, Ollie Ganz, Olivia A. Wackowski, Michelle Jeong, Cristine D. Delnevo
Summary: Although smoking rates have declined, especially among individuals with mental health concerns, effective messaging that emphasizes the benefits of quitting on mental health is still important. This study shows that focusing on the mental health benefits of quitting smoking can increase motivation to quit among individuals with a history of anxiety and/or depression.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Chrystyna D. Kouros, Lauren M. Papp
Summary: This study aimed to examine the associations between trajectories of prescription drug misuse (PDM) problems and college students' mental health and subjective happiness. The findings indicated that PDM problems were related to depressive symptoms, disinhibition, callousness/aggression, and lower levels of subjective happiness. However, these associations were no longer statistically significant when controlling for alcohol and other drug problems.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Benjamin A. Cristol, Stephanie L. Clendennen, Emily T. Hebert, Melissa B. Harrell
Summary: This study compared symptoms of nicotine dependence among young adults who were exclusive past 30-day (P30D) users of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) versus exclusive P30D cigarette smokers. The results showed that young adults who used ENDS exhibited higher levels of nicotine dependence symptoms compared to cigarette smokers.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Hyoun S. Kim, Nassim Tabri, David C. Hodgins
Summary: This study examines the co-occurring patterns of problem gambling and addiction severity over a five-year period and predicts the factors influencing these patterns. The results suggest that in a non-clinical sample, problem gambling and other addictive behaviors are likely to decrease simultaneously over time, and mental health disorders significantly influence these co-occurring patterns.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Katherine Walukevich-Dienst, Brian H. Calhoun, Scott Graupensperger, Megan E. Patrick, Christine M. Lee
Summary: This study aims to examine the factors associated with morning cannabis use among young adults. It found that social anxiety motives, cannabis use frequency, and gender were key predictors of morning cannabis use.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Derrick S. Lee, Alayna P. Tackett, Christine Naya, Alyssa F. Harlow, Tyler B. Mason
Summary: This study examined the associations between empirically-generated body mass index (BMI) trajectories and the risk of current use of combustible cigarettes and e-cigarettes among adolescents. The findings showed that overweight and obese adolescents were more likely to use combustible cigarettes and e-cigarettes compared to those with normal weight trajectories. Additionally, adolescents with fluctuating BMI trajectories were associated with higher weight control beliefs. These results highlight the importance of considering weight trajectories and weight control beliefs in understanding tobacco product use among adolescents.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Cora von Hammerstein, Joel Billieux
Summary: Chemsex refers to the intentional use of substances in sexualized settings among men who have sex with men. It is a growing public health issue with estimated prevalence rates of 3% to 29% in this population. Chemsex poses risks such as HIV and STI exposure, addiction, cardiovascular problems, and mental health issues. However, there is a research gap in this area, and existing theoretical concepts and therapeutic strategies for addictions and risky sexual behaviors may not be applicable to chemsex due to its unique characteristics and impact on stigmatized minorities.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2024)