A National Survey of Cigarette Prices at Military Retail Outlets

Jahnke, Sara A.; Haddock, C. Keith; Poston, Walker S. Carlos; Hyder, Melissa L.; Lando, Harry A.

doi:10.1001/jama.2011.1774

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“…For instance, the Department of Defense was considering banning tobacco sales from all military installations and ships, 35 a move that would have eliminated easy access to low cost TNCPs. 36 Although Congress did not approve banning tobacco sales altogether, they did authorize removing the 5% price difference of TNCPs offered at most military exchages. 37 In addition, the Air Force has recently made policies governing e-cigarette use; according to published regulations from 2014, the Air Force Instruction 40-102, Tobacco Use, "…establishes tobacco policy in the Air Force and explicitly includes e-cigarettes under the definition of tobacco, subjecting the product to all the restrictions implemented for cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco.…”

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Prevalence and Correlates of Tobacco and Nicotine Containing Product Use in a Sample of United States Air Force Trainees

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Introduction: Although there is increasing attention to the prevalence of new and emerging tobacco products in the civilian population, remarkably little is known about the current prevalence of these products in a military population. Methods: The current investigation was designed to determine the prevalence of tobacco and nicotine containing products (TNCP) and correlates of use across multiple cohorts of trainees undergoing Technical Training in the US Air Force between April 2013 and December 2014. Chi-square test, Cochran-Armitage test for linear trend, and logistic regression models were applied to test differences and linear trends across time for TNCP use as well as correlates of use in a cross-sectional sample of 13 685 Airmen (final analytic sample). Results: Over a quarter (26.9%) of Airmen reported regular use of a TNCP. The two most prevalent products were cigarettes (11.2%) and hookah (10.5%). Among correlates of use, Airmen that regularly use TNCPs were more likely to be male, younger, non-Hispanic white, and single with a high school degree or General Education Development. Hookah was the most endorsed for intentions to use, and along with e-cigarettes, had the lowest perception of harm. While prevalence of most products remained constant across entering cohorts, the prevalence of e-cigarettes showed significant linear increase. Conclusions:The prevalence of TNCP use is high across cohorts of Airmen. Remarkably high estimates of future intentions to use and low perceptions of harm for emerging products suggest that intervention efforts should be directed at multiple forms of TNCP use to address this important public health issue.

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Prevalence and Correlates of Tobacco and Nicotine Containing Product Use in a Sample of United States Air Force Trainees

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“…2 The only tax that should affect cost differences between military retail outlets and Walmarts are state and local sales taxes. 26 Consistent with our previous reports, 22,23,28 we based cost comparisons on the purchase price (including all taxes) of cigarettes, because differences stemming from sales tax are likely an incentive for purchase from military retail. When calling each Walmart, the researcher asked whether the price included tax.…”

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“…Data from the 2011 survey and detailed study procedures are available elsewhere. 22,23 Here we report data on cigarette price changes across the study and on prices in 2013.…”

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“…21 In 2011 we investigated the veracity of this perception by comparing the price of tobacco at military retail outlets (n = 145) with a standardized local community retailer (the nearest Walmart). 22,23 On average, we found that the military sold cigarettes at a 25.4% savings, with the difference as much as 73% at one Navy store. 22 Furthermore, we found that the prices at only 4.9% of military retail outlets were within 5% of prices at the community comparison, as required by military policy.…”

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“…22,23 On average, we found that the military sold cigarettes at a 25.4% savings, with the difference as much as 73% at one Navy store. 22 Furthermore, we found that the prices at only 4.9% of military retail outlets were within 5% of prices at the community comparison, as required by military policy.…”

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Tobacco Use Among Healthcare Workers: Impact of a Worksite Policy Change at a US Military Community Hospital

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Introductions: Healthcare workers use less tobacco than other working populations. In contrast, US military members use more tobacco than civilians. Military healthcare workers, therefore, represent a unique group with regard to occupational factors that may influence tobacco use.Aims/Methods: Records of workers at a military community hospital were reviewed to describe tobacco use. An anonymous survey assessed impressions of a worksite policy change that prohibited tobacco use anywhere on hospital grounds.Results: Hospital staff included 2,074 professionals. Tobacco use was significantly associated with male sex and being a military enlisted worker. In fact, 37% of male enlisted members used tobacco; fewer than 10% of all other workers used tobacco. Among 232 survey respondents, 61% agreed with tobacco-restrictive worksite policies, but only 33% thought policies were effective. Nearly one-third of tobacco users reported decreasing use in the past year. In multivariable modelling, changing habits in response to worksite policy was the only factor significantly associated with decreased tobacco use.Conclusions: Tobacco use among US military healthcare workers varies markedly by demographic characteristics. Male, military enlisted workers use tobacco at very high rates, paralleling the troops they serve. Implementation of tobacco-restrictive worksite policies is associated with decreased tobacco use in this population.

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A National Survey of Cigarette Prices at Military Retail Outlets

Cited by 17 publications

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Prevalence and Correlates of Tobacco and Nicotine Containing Product Use in a Sample of United States Air Force Trainees

Prevalence and Correlates of Tobacco and Nicotine Containing Product Use in a Sample of United States Air Force Trainees

A Longitudinal Analysis of Cigarette Prices in Military Retail Outlets

Tobacco Use Among Healthcare Workers: Impact of a Worksite Policy Change at a US Military Community Hospital

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