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Journal Article

Study on Smoke-Free Environments and Advertising of Tobacco and Related Products: Final Report

This report presents the results of the external study on smoke-free environments, and advertising, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco and related products.

Dec 15, 2021
Research Brief

Use of Tobacco Products Among Unaccompanied Youth Experiencing Homelessness

To understand patterns of use and interest in quitting different types of tobacco products among youth experiencing homelessness, a RAND team surveyed these youth in Los Angeles County to inform efforts to reduce their use of tobacco products.

May 5, 2021
Journal Article

Knowledge of Alternative Tobacco Products in Unaccompanied Homeless Youth

This study examined perceptions of factors that influence use and non-use of Alternative Tobacco Products (ATPs) among unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness.

Apr 30, 2021
Journal Article

Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial of a Text Messaging-Based Intervention for Smoking Cessation Among Young People Experiencing Homelessness

This is the first study to evaluate the feasibility of using a text messaging-based intervention (TMI) for behavior change with 18–25 year olds experiencing homelessness, and the first to test a TMI to provide ongoing support for smoking cessation.

Apr 28, 2021
Tool

Reducing Tobacco Use Among Young People Experiencing Homelessness: Recommendations for Service Providers

This manual contains an easy-to-use guide for service providers to deliver brief and inexpensive assistance to youth experiencing homelessness who want to stop using tobacco products.

Jan 25, 2021
Journal Article

Patterns of Alternative Tobacco Product Use Among Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Findings suggest efforts to reduce the use of tobacco products among youth experiencing homelessness should focus on the combined use of these products and screen for substance use disorder and housing stability to include those that need help the most.

Jan 14, 2020
News Release

Viewing Tobacco 'Power Wall' Linked to Adolescents' Willingness to Try Vaping Products

Adolescents who view advertising for tobacco products on the tobacco “power wall” in convenience stores report being more willing to try vaping products in the future compared to peers who visited a store where the tobacco power wall was hidden.

Aug 6, 2018
Journal Article

Healthcare Provider Counseling to Quit Smoking and Patient Desire to Quit: The Role of Negative Smoking Outcome Expectancies

The time devoted to counseling patients about smoking should include assistance to quit, such as recommending a product, prescription or program, and incorporate techniques to elicit patients' expectations of smoking.

Jul 3, 2018
Journal Article

Tobacco Power Wall Exposure Increases Adolescents' Willingness to Try E-Cigarettes

Exposure to the tobacco “power wall” in convenience stores and other retail settings may increase adolescents' willingness to try e-cigarettes, much like other tobacco products.

Jun 28, 2018
Dissertation

Three Essays on Value in Health Care: Workplace Wellness Program Return on Investment, Effectiveness of Monetary Penalties for Tobacco Cessation Non-Participation, and Physician Perceptions of Their Use of Time and Appropriateness of Care Provided

This dissertation, in a three paper format, examines three policy levers for improving health care value.

Jun 12, 2018
Commentary

Can Vaping Help Smokers Quit? The Real Story from a Real Story

Evidence doesn't support using electronic cigarettes to quit smoking. In fact, doing so could even lead to reduced chances of quitting. Evidence does show that other options work, such as nicotine replacement patches or gum combined with counseling strategies.

Nov 16, 2017
Journal Article

A Qualitative Study of Smoking Cessation Experiences and Perceptions Among Homeless Young Adult

Up to 70% of homeless youth smoke, but there is little information available on their smoking cessation experiences and perceptions to guide cessation intervention efforts.

Oct 10, 2017
Journal Article

Zonnic®: A New Player in an Old Field

Zonnic marks the tobacco industry's entry into nicotine-replacement therapy products, which may warrant new research and policy priorities.

Sep 19, 2017
Journal Article

Does Self-Efficacy Causally Influence Initial Smoking Cessation? An Experimental Study

This study of the relation between self-efficacy -- belief in one's own ability to complete tasks and reach goals - and successful smoking cessation was unable to isolate a causal connection.

Jun 28, 2017
Journal Article

Correlates of Electronic Cigarettes Use Before and During Pregnancy

Women of reproductive age were more likely to use electronic cigarettes than smoking cessation aids to quit smoking, suggesting an urgent need to understand the potential risks and benefits of e-cigarette use in this population.

May 19, 2017
Journal Article

Feasibility and Pilot Efficacy of a Brief Smoking Cessation Intervention Delivered by Vascular Surgeons in the Vascular Physician Offer and Report (VAPOR) Trial

Surgeons successfully delivered a brief smoking cessation intervention to patients preparing for peripheral artery disease surgery; initial results suggest the pre-surgery period may be a “teachable moment” for encouraging patients to quit smoking.

Feb 9, 2017
Report

Mindfulness Meditation for the Treatment of Tobacco Use: A Systematic Review

RAND researchers conducted a systematic review that synthesized evidence from trials of mindfulness meditation interventions to provide estimates of their efficacy and safety for treating tobacco use.

Jan 31, 2017
Journal Article

Efficacy of Mindfulness Meditation for Smoking Cessation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

This review synthesizes randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of mindfulness meditation (MM) interventions for smoking cessation.

Jan 23, 2017
Journal Article

Pilot Evaluation of a Brief Intervention to Improve Nicotine Patch Adherence Among Smokers Living with HIV/AIDS

Smoking cessation programs that emphasize adherence to the nicotine patch may help more smokers quit.

Oct 27, 2016
Journal Article

Racial Differences in Cigarette Smoking Among Homeless Youth

Smoking prevention programs may benefit from incorporating a social network-based approach to help youth foster relationships with lower-risk peers; programs should also address other forms of substance use.

Jun 8, 2016

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RAND Topic:
Smoking Cessation

Topic Synonyms:
Quitting Smoking