Mobilizing for Policy: Using Community-Based Participatory Research to Impose Minimum Packaging Requirements on Small Cigars

Milam, Adam J.; Bone, Lee R.; Furr‐Holden, Debra; Coylewright, Megan; Dachille, Kathleen; Owings, Kerry; Clay, Eric; Holmes, William M.; Lambropoulos, Soula; Stillman, Frances A.

doi:10.1353/cpr.2012.0027

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“…Policy-level interventions that alter the availability and cost of cigarillos may be more effective strategies with this population to reduce cigarillo use in this population. 25 …”

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Cigarillo use among High-Risk Urban Young Adults

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Bone²,

Byron³

et al. 2013

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In the U.S., cigar use doubled from 5.0 to 10.6 billion cigars consumed annually between 1997 and 2007, driven in large part by increased sales of cigarette-sized “little cigars” and narrow, mid-sized “cigarillos.” The present study examined prevalence of cigarillo use as well as attitudes, knowledge and behaviors related to cigarillo use among a sample of predominantly urban African American young adults 18–24 not in school and not employed. Survey data were collected from 131 young adults attending education and job training centers in Baltimore, Maryland and from 78 young adults attending education, job training, or recreational programs in Washington, D.C. In Baltimore, 22% of young adults had smoked a cigarillo in the past 30 days, compared with nearly 63% in D.C. Both populations were heavily exposed to cigarillo advertising and marketing. Cigarillo use in this urban young adult population is a growing public health problem and undermines the progress made in decreasing cigarette use.

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“…Policy-level interventions that alter the availability and cost of cigarillos may be more effective strategies with this population to reduce cigarillo use in this population. 25 …”

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Cigarillo use among High-Risk Urban Young Adults

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Byron³

et al. 2013

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“…frequent in urban, disadvantaged, African American communities in the USA and other countries. [5][6][7][8][9][10] The availability of single cigarettes in minority communities may be related to smoking patterns of minority and low-income populations. African Americans and Hispanics are more likely to be light smokers (G10 cigarettes per day) compared to Caucasians.…”

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Out of View but in Plain Sight: The Illegal Sale of Single Cigarettes

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The practice of selling single cigarettes (loosies) through an informal economy is prevalent in urban, low socioeconomic (low SES) communities. Although US state and federal laws make this practice illegal, it may be occurring more frequently with the recent increase in taxes on cigarettes. This investigation provides information concerning the illegal practice of selling single cigarettes to better understand this behavior and to inform intervention programs and policymakers. A total of 488 African American young adults were recruited and surveyed at two education and employment training programs in Baltimore City from 2005 to 2008. Fifty-one percent of the sample reported smoking cigarettes in the past month; only 3.7% of the sample were former smokers. Approximately 65% of respondents reported seeing single cigarettes sold daily on the street. Multivariate logistic regression modeling found that respondents who reported seeing single cigarettes sold on the street several times a week were more than two times as likely to be current smokers compared to participants who reported that they never or infrequently saw single cigarettes being sold, after controlling for demographics (OR = 2.16; p = 0.034). Tax increases have led to an overall reduction in cigarette smoking. However, smoking rates in urban, low SES communities and among young adults remain high. Attention and resources are needed to address the environmental, normative, and behavioral conditions influencing tobacco use and the disparities it causes. Addressing these factors would help reduce future health care costs and save lives.

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“…The focus groups were conducted to 1) identify bars and clubs that African American young adults frequented; and 2) better understand tobacco use in this population, specifically at bars and clubs. These focus groups were conducted within a larger tobacco project that aimed to understand tobacco use and acquisition, factors associated with cessation, and community norms around smoking (Milam et al, 2012; Stillman et al, 2007). …”

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Tobacco policies and on-premise smoking in bars and clubs that cater to young African Americans following the Maryland Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007

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Milam

Bone

et al. 2016

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African American young adults age 18–25 smoke less than their white peers, yet the burden of tobacco-related illness is significantly higher in African Americans than whites across the lifespan. Little is known about how clean indoor air laws impact tobacco smoking among African American young adults. We conducted a systematic observation of bars and clubs with events targeted to African American adults 18–25 in Baltimore City at two time points (October and November of 2008 and 2010) after enforcement of the Maryland Clean Indoor Air Act (CIAA). Twenty venues—selected based on youth reports of popular venues—were rated during peak hours. All surveillance checklist items were restricted to what was observable in the public domain. There was a significant decrease in observed indoor smoking after CIAA enforcement. Observed outdoor smoking also decreased, but this change was not significant. Facilities for smoking outdoors increased significantly. The statewide smoking ban became effective February 1, 2008, yet measurable changes in smoking behavior in bars were not evident until the City engaged in stringent enforcement of the ban several months later.

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Mobilizing for Policy: Using Community-Based Participatory Research to Impose Minimum Packaging Requirements on Small Cigars

Cited by 11 publications

References 16 publications

Cigarillo use among High-Risk Urban Young Adults

Cigarillo use among High-Risk Urban Young Adults

Out of View but in Plain Sight: The Illegal Sale of Single Cigarettes

Tobacco policies and on-premise smoking in bars and clubs that cater to young African Americans following the Maryland Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007

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