Co-occurrence of alcohol, smokeless tobacco, cigarette, and illicit drug use by lower ranking military personnel

Kao, Tzu‐Cheg; Schneider, Sid J.; Hoffman, Kenneth J.

doi:10.1016/s0306-4603(99)00062-3

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“…These findings are similar to the less than 1% rate of current ST use noted in other studies of female military personnel (Chisick et al, 1998;Lando et al, 1999;Williams et al, 1996). These figures are considerably lower, however, than those observed in 1992 (6.4%) and 1995 (5.8%) among participants in the Department of Defense Worldwide Survey (Kao et al, 2000). The reasons for the discrepancy are unclear; however, the estimates of current ST use from the Kao et al (2000) study were based on any use in the past 12 months, which may have resulted in higher prevalence estimates.…”

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confidence: 87%

“…These figures are considerably lower, however, than those observed in 1992 (6.4%) and 1995 (5.8%) among participants in the Department of Defense Worldwide Survey (Kao et al, 2000). The reasons for the discrepancy are unclear; however, the estimates of current ST use from the Kao et al (2000) study were based on any use in the past 12 months, which may have resulted in higher prevalence estimates. The fact that the samples in the Kao et al (2000) study consisted entirely of the lowest-ranking active duty military personnel, a group for whom tobacco use is especially prevalent (Bray et al, 1999), also may help to account for the higher rates of use observed in that study.…”

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confidence: 69%

“…The reasons for the discrepancy are unclear; however, the estimates of current ST use from the Kao et al (2000) study were based on any use in the past 12 months, which may have resulted in higher prevalence estimates. The fact that the samples in the Kao et al (2000) study consisted entirely of the lowest-ranking active duty military personnel, a group for whom tobacco use is especially prevalent (Bray et al, 1999), also may help to account for the higher rates of use observed in that study. Additionally, whereas the Kao et al (2000) study included members of all service branches, the present study focused exclusively on female Air Force recruits.…”

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confidence: 94%

“…Data from the Department of Defense Worldwide Survey of Health-Related Behaviors indicated that the prevalence of past-year ST use among low-ranking female military personnel between the ages of 18 and 25 was 6.4% in 1992 and 5.8% in 1995 (Kao, Schneider, & Hoffman, 2000). Other studies, however, have estimated the rate of current ST use among female military personnel at less than 1% (Chisick, Poindexter, & York, 1998;Lando, Haddock, Klesges, Talcott, & Jensen, 1999;Williams, Hermesch, Gackstetter, Lando, & Fiedler, 1996).…”

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Prevalence and correlates of lifetime smokeless tobacco use in female military recruits

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DeBon

Peterson

et al. 2005

Nicotine & Tobacco Research

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Although considerable research has been conducted on smokeless tobacco (ST) use in males, much less is known about the characteristics of female ST users. The present study examined the prevalence and correlates of lifetime ST use among female Air Force recruits (N=9,087). Participants were surveyed during Basic Military Training regarding their history of tobacco use and other health risk behaviors. Although the prevalence of current ST use was low (<1%; n=34), 6.6% (n=599) had tried ST. Multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that lifetime ST use was related to ethnicity, with Native Americans and Whites being most likely to have tried ST. Additional correlates of lifetime ST use included post-high-school education (OR=1.26, 95% CI=1.03-1.55); weekly acts of road rage (OR=1.48, 95% CI=1.06-2.06); frequent arguing (OR=1.71, 95% CI=1.18-2.48); daily or near-daily alcohol consumption (OR=1.71, 95% CI=1.03-2.82); current cigarette use (OR=3.80, 95% CI=2.42-5.94); and experimental use of cigars (OR=4.01, 95% CI=3.22-5.01), pipes (OR=2.23, 95% CI=1.64-3.03), and clove cigarettes (OR=1.23, 95% CI=1.01-1.49), all of which were associated with an increased likelihood of ST use. Results suggest that female recruits who have ever used ST engage in a variety of risk behaviors including use of other tobacco products and alcohol, as well as additional harmful behaviors.

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confidence: 94%

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confidence: 99%

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Prevalence and correlates of lifetime smokeless tobacco use in female military recruits

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“…A dependência da nicotina está relacionada ao aumento do consumo de álcool e outras substâncias (Kao et al, 2000). Estudos apontam que fumantes são mais propensos a consumir bebidas alcoólicas e os indivíduos consumidores do álcool mais propensos a fumar (Covey et al, 1994), trata-se de relação bidirecional e dose-dependente, ou seja, pessoas que fumam também tendem a beber mais e pessoas que bebem, tendem a fumar mais (Itsvan e Matarazzo, 1984).…”

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Dependência de tabaco e comorbidade psiquiátrica

Malbergier

Oliveira

2005

Rev. psiquiatr. clín.

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A incidência e a prevalência de doenças mentais são maiores nos fumantes do que no restante da população. O tratamento da dependência da nicotina nestes pacientes é difícil. Este estudo tem por objetivo promover uma revisão da associação entre o tabagismo e as doenças psiquiátricas. Método: Foi realizada uma revisão seletiva da literatura sobre o tema. Os autores apresentam artigos sobre a associação entre tabagismo e depressão, pânico, esquizofrenia, transtorno de défi cit de atenção e hiperatividade (TDAH), doença de Alzheimer e abuso de substâncias. Resultados: O tabagismo tem íntima relação com outros transtornos psiquiátricas, especialmente com depressão, esquizofrenia, TDAH e abuso de drogas. Fumar é associado a um maior risco de crises de pânico e são necessários novos estudos de coorte para verifi car a hipótese de uma relação inversa entre o consumo de nicotina e desenvolvimento de doença de Alzheimer. Conclusão: Há crescente evidência da relação entre o tabagismo e comorbidades psiquiátricas. Outros estudos da associação entre comorbidades psiquiátricas e tabagismo são necessários para melhor compreensão desta relação complexa.Palavras-chave: Dependência da nicotina, tabagismo, comorbidade psiquiátrica. AbstractSmokers have a higher incidence and prevalence of mental illness than the general population. Smoking cessation treatment in this group of patients is diffi cult. This study aims to provide a review of the association between smoking and psychiatric disorders. Method: A selective review of the relevant clinical literature was conducted. The authors present a review of articles about smoking and depression, panic disorder, schizophrenia, attentiondefi cit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Alzheimer´s disease and substance abuse. Results: Psychiatric comorbidity is common in smokers, especially depression, schizophrenia, ADHD and drug abuse. Smoking is associated with greater risk of panic attacks, and cohort studies are necessary to investigate the possibility of an inverse relationship between nicotine intake and incidence of Alzheimer´s disease. Conclusion: There is increasing evidence of high rates of psychiatric comorbidity in smokers. Further studies of the association between smoking and psychiatric comorbidity are necessary to understand this complex relationship.

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