Interpretation of genetic risk feedback among African American smokers with low socioeconomic status

Article Abstract:

The study examines how various factors affect the interpretation of feedback on genetic susceptibility to lung cancer among African American smokers. The method of study, and the effects of recall and interpretation on perceived lung cancer risk are discussed.

Science & research, Research, Diagnosis, Lung cancer, Prevalence studies (Epidemiology), Genetic susceptibility

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Rated helpfulness and partner-reported smoking cessation support across the pregnancy-postpartum continuum

Article Abstract:

The role of the nature of social and partner support provided to pregnant women in motivating them to quit smoking during their pregnancy-postpartum period is analyzed.

United States, Specialty outpatient clinics, not elsewhere classified, Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers, Antismoking Programs, Behavior, Pregnant women, Social networks, Social support, Report

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Reasons for quitting smoking among low-income African American smokers

Article Abstract:

This article investigates the validity of the Reasons for Quitting Scale. Topics include psychometrics, motivation, social support, and health behavior change.

North Carolina, Statistical Data Included, Testing, Smokers, Smoking, Test validity, Health behavior, Psychological tests, Psychometrics

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