Validation of the modified Fagerstrom Tolerance Questionnaire with salivary cotinine among adolescents

Article Abstract:

The adult version of the Fagerstrom Tolerance Questionnaire has been adapted for use among adolescents. The need for more research into the measurement of nicotine dependence among adolescents is highlighted.

Research

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Measuring nicotine dependence among high-risk adolescent smokers

Article Abstract:

A modified version of the Fagerstrom Tolerance Questionnaire (FTQ), suggests that high nicotine dependence levels among adolescents is possibly the reason for a high percentage of failure in adolescents smoking cessation programs. A study of vocational-technical students reveals a high FTQ mean score of 4.27, which is comparable to highly dependent adults. Since the use of FTQ is feasible among adolescents, it should be used to identify the possible subsets among adolescents who can benefit from nicotine replacement treatments. Smoking cessation treatment can be successful with a biopsychological approach.

Models, Influence, Smoking cessation programs, Nicotine, Smoking cessation

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Stages of acquisition and cessation for adolescent smoking: an empirical integration

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A study was conducted to examine the integration of adolescent cigarette smoking acquisition and cessation into a single nine-stages-of-change continuum using the transtheoretical model of change framework. Results show that a few of the never smokers were planning to try smoking and half of the current smokers were contemplating quitting. Never smokers were most tempted to try smoking when they anticipated that smoking would help reduce negative and increase positive mood. Findings indicated that these temptations were significantly reduced among former smokers.

Teenagers, Youth, Smokers, Tobacco habit

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