The role of social networks and media receptivity in predicting age of smoking initiation: A proportional hazards model of risk and protective factors

Article Abstract:

There is a need to identify the factors linked with early smoking initiation. Some studies show that smoking by social network members and receptivity to pro-tobacco marketing are linked with the age of smoking initiation. A study has identified important correlates of age of smoking initiation based on bivariate methods and a multivariate proportional hazards model. Smoking initiation age was earlier in adolescents with a favorite tobacco advertisement. Results indicate that smoking behavior of social network members and pro-tobacco marketing are significant determinants of age of smoking initiation.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Teenagers, Youth, Smoking

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Youths' exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS): associations with health beliefs and social pressure

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Research examines how exposure to environmental tobacco smoke impacts the health beliefs of high school students, focusing on perceived health threats. A health belief model is presented that incorporates social pressure and self-protective behavior.

Science & research, Public affairs, Social aspects, Smoking and youth, Youth smoking, Passive smoking, Health attitudes

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Needle-sharing among young IV drug users and their social network members: the influence of the injection partner's characteristics on HIV risk behavior

Article Abstract:

Empirical model of risk of infection by human immunodeficiency virus among young adults who indulge in needle-sharing during injection drug use within their social networks, is presented.

Health aspects, Usage, Risk factors, HIV infection, HIV infections, Substance abuse, Probabilities, Probability theory, Drugs and youth, Juvenile drug abuse

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