Journal article
Differences between intermittent and light daily smokers in a population of U.S. military recruits
Nicotine & tobacco research, Vol.12(5), pp.465-473
05/2010
DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntq025
PMCID: PMC2861885
PMID: 20203108
Abstract
Introduction: Few studies have assessed differences between intermittent and light smokers, particularly among young adults. Exploring these differences promotes a systematic approach to research and treatment in low-level smokers. This study explored demographic, tobacco-related, and psychosocial predictors of intermittent nondaily smoking relative to light smoking among basic military training (BMT) recruits. The impact of smoking status on abstinence rates at follow-up was also assessed.
Methods: Participants were 5,603 U.S. Air Force BMT intermittent nondaily (n = 3,134) or light daily (n = 2,469) smoking recruits participating in a population-based group randomized trial targeting tobacco use prevention and cessation (Klesges et al., 2006, Efficacy of a tailored tobacco control program on long-term use in a population of U.S. military troops. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 74, 295-306.). Participants completed baseline measures assessing demographics; tobacco use and history; and common social, attitudinal, and behavioral risk factors for tobacco use. Flights of recruits were randomly assigned to a tobacco use intervention or health education control intervention. At the 1-year follow-up, participants reported 7-day point prevalence and continuous abstinence.
Results: Intermittent nondaily smoking relative to light daily smoking was associated with lesser perceived addiction, intermittent and daily use of smokeless tobacco, nonsmoking male and female heads of household, lesser likelihood of smoking while stressed or while bored, and higher likelihood of intentions to quit smoking. Intermittent smokers were significantly more likely than light daily smokers to report abstinence at follow-up.
Discussion: Intermittent and daily light smokers differ on several tobacco-related and psychosocial variables. Attending to these factors in prevention and cessation programs may enhance abstinence in both groups.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Differences between intermittent and light daily smokers in a population of U.S. military recruits
- Creators
- Theodore V Cooper - Department of Psychology, The University of Texas at El Paso, TXThom Taylor - Department of Psychology, The University of Texas at El Paso, TXAshley Murray - Department of Psychology, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, B.C., CanadaMargaret W DeBon - Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TNMark W Vander Weg - Iowa City VA Medical Center, Iowa City, IARobert C Klesges - Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TNG. Wayne Talcott - Department of Behavioral Medicine, Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, TX
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Nicotine & tobacco research, Vol.12(5), pp.465-473
- DOI
- 10.1093/ntr/ntq025
- PMID
- 20203108
- PMCID
- PMC2861885
- NLM abbreviation
- Nicotine Tob Res
- ISSN
- 1462-2203
- eISSN
- 1469-994X
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 05/2010
- Academic Unit
- Psychological and Brain Sciences; Injury Prevention Research Center; Community and Behavioral Health; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984063112402771
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