European journal of public health
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Eur J Public Health · Apr 2005
Comparative StudyCorrelates of stages of change of smoking among inhabitants of deprived neighbourhoods.
This study examines the prevalence and correlates of stages of change of smoking, in terms of psychosocial, structural and sociodemographic factors, among inhabitants of deprived neighbourhoods. ⋯ Among people living in deprived neighbourhoods, different factors correlate with different stages of change of smoking. Implications for health promotion are discussed.
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It has become well known that 'light' cigarettes are deceiving in fostering the attitude that they are 'safer' or less health damaging than regular cigarettes. The goal of this study is to analyse the smoking of 'light' cigarettes according to the progress over the stages of change to stop or reduce smoking. ⋯ The results suggest that 'light' cigarettes especially by males are used for reasons of reducing or quitting smoking. It is concluded that as such they deceive the smoker and potentially hinder the process of reducing or quitting.
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The objective of this study was to assess intergenerational mother-daughter patterns of reproduction. ⋯ A positive association between mothers and daughters in menarcheal age, parity and desirability of pregnancy was found.