Mary Hrywna1, Cristine D Delnevo, Eric S Pevzner, Diane J Abatemarco. 1. Division of Health Education and Behavioral Science, University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Public Health, 335 George Street, Suite 2200, New Brunswick, NJ 08903-2688, USA. hrywnama@umdnj.edu
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To identify characteristics associated with youth bidi use. METHODS: The New Jersey Youth Tobacco Survey is a self-administered school-based survey that uses a 2-stage cluster sample design to obtain a representative statewide sample; 9589 students (grades 7-12) participated. Logistic regression was used to generate an adjusted odds ratio (OR) for current bidi use for each variable, controlling for gender, race, and school grade. RESULTS: Higher odds for current bidi use were noted for black and Hispanic students, users of other tobacco products, and students that perceived bidis as safer than cigarettes. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest specific groups that should be targeted for intervention.
OBJECTIVES: To identify characteristics associated with youth bidi use. METHODS: The New Jersey Youth Tobacco Survey is a self-administered school-based survey that uses a 2-stage cluster sample design to obtain a representative statewide sample; 9589 students (grades 7-12) participated. Logistic regression was used to generate an adjusted odds ratio (OR) for current bidi use for each variable, controlling for gender, race, and school grade. RESULTS: Higher odds for current bidi use were noted for black and Hispanic students, users of other tobacco products, and students that perceived bidis as safer than cigarettes. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest specific groups that should be targeted for intervention.
Authors: Mark W Vander Weg; Alan L Peterson; Jon O Ebbert; Margaret Debon; Robert C Klesges; C Keith Haddock Journal: Addict Behav Date: 2007-07-13 Impact factor: 3.913