Inequalities 2010

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Research from 17 December 2010

  • Doku, D., Koivusilta, L., Raisamo, S., and Rimpela, A. Do socioeconomic differences in tobacco use exist also in developing countries? A study of Ghanaian adolescents. BMC.Public Health 10[1], 758. 8-12-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21143849

Research from 9 December 2010

  • Lacey, R. E., Cable, N., Stafford, M., Bartley, M., and Pikhart, H. Childhood socio-economic position and adult smoking: are childhood psychosocial factors important? Evidence from a British birth cohort. Eur.J.Public Health . 3-12-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21131349
  • Sharma, A., Lewis, S., and Szatkowski, L. Insights into social disparities in smoking prevalence using Mosaic, a novel measure of socioeconomic status: an analysis using a large primary care dataset. BMC Public Health [electronic resource] 10[1], 755. 7-12-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21138555

Research from 3 December 2010

  • Evans, G. W. and Kutcher, R. Loosening the link between childhood poverty and adolescent smoking and obesity: the protective effects of social capital. Psychol.Sci.  24-11-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21106889
  • O'Brien, J., Salmon, A., Geikie, A., Jardine, A., and Oakes, W. Integrating smoking care in community welfare agencies to reach disadvantaged people: Findings from the Smoking Matters Project. Health Promot.J.Austr. 21[3], 176-182. 2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21118063

Research from 4 November 2010

  • Spilková J, Dzúrová D, Pikhart H. Inequalities in smoking in the Czech Republic: Societal or individual effects? Health & Place. Oct 14. 2010 Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20980192

Research from 29 October 2010

  • Doku, D., Koivusilta, L., Rainio, S., and Rimpela, A. Socioeconomic differences in smoking among Finnish adolescents from 1977 to 2007. J.Adolesc.Health 47[5], 479-487. 2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20970083
  • Stewart, M. J., Kushner, K. E., Greaves, L., Letourneau, N., Spitzer, D., and Boscoe, M. Impacts of a support intervention for low-income women who smoke. Social Science & Medicine . 29-9-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20970232

Research from 22 October 2010

  • Djikanovic, B., Marinkovic, J., Jankovic, J., Vujanac, V., and Simic, S. Gender differences in smoking experience and cessation: do wealth and education matter equally for women and men in Serbia? J.Public Health (Oxf) . 15-10-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20952438
  • Reid, J. L., Hammond, D., Boudreau, C., Fong, G. T., and Siahpush, M. Socioeconomic disparities in quit intentions, quit attempts, and smoking abstinence among smokers in four western countries: findings from the International Tobacco Control Four Country Survey. Nicotine.Tob.Res. 12 Suppl, S20-S33. 2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20889477

Research from 8 October 2010

  • Bryant, J., Bonevski, B., Paul, C., O'Brien, J., and Oakes, W. Delivering smoking cessation support to disadvantaged groups: a qualitative study of the potential of community welfare organizations. Health Educ.Res.  30-9-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20884732
  • Gillum, R. F. Effect modification by acculturation and education of the association of religion and smoking in immigrants. J.Immigr.Minor.Health . 2-10-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20890658
  • Lakshman, R., McConville, A., How, S., Flowers, J., Wareham, N., and Cosford, P. Association between area-level socioeconomic deprivation and a cluster of behavioural risk factors: cross-sectional, population-based study. J.Public Health (Oxf) . 29-9-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20884643
  • Thomas, D., Johnston, V., and Fitz, J. Lessons for Aboriginal tobacco control in remote communities: an evaluation of the Northern Territory 'Tobacco Project'. Aust.N.Z.J.Public Health 34[1], 45-49. 2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20920104

Research from 30 September 2010

  • Ornelas, I. J., Eng, E., and Perreira, K. M. Perceived barriers to opportunity and their relation to substance use among Latino immigrant men. Journal of Behavioral Medicine . 24-9-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20865312

Research from 24 September 2010

  • Niedhammer, I., Bourgkard, E., and Chau, N. Occupational and behavioural factors in the explanation of social inequalities in premature and total mortality: a 12.5-year follow-up in the Lorhandicap study. Eur.J.Epidemiol.  16-9-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20845063

Research from 17 September 2010

  • Mohsin, M., Bauman, A. E., and Forero, R. Socioeconomic correlates and trends in smoking in pregnancy in New South Wales, Australia. J.Epidemiol.Community Health . 14-9-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20841373
  • Liu, F. Quit attempts and intention to quit cigarette smoking among Medicaid recipients in the USA. Public Health . 10-9-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20832833
  • Ratsch, A. M., Steadman, K. J., and Bogossian, F. The pituri story: a review of the historical literature surrounding traditional Australian Aboriginal use of nicotine in Central Australia. J.Ethnobiol.Ethnomed. 6[1], 26. 12-9-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20831827

Research from 10 September 2010

  • Scott-Sheldon, L. A., Carey, M. P., Senn, T. E., and Vanable, P. A. Smoking behavior among low-income black adults: patterns and correlates of smoking trajectories. Nicotine and Tobacco Research . 1-9-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20810607


Research from 27 August 2010

  • Boing, A. F., Ferreira Antunes, J. L., de Carvalho, M. B., Gois Filho, J. F., Kowalski, L. P., Michaluart, P., Jr., Eluf-Neto, J., Boffetta, P., and Wunsch-Filho, V. How much do smoking and alcohol consumption explain socioeconomic inequalities in head and neck cancer risk? J.Epidemiol.Community Health . 18-8-2010.   Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20724282
  • Marti, J. Successful smoking cessation and duration of abstinence-an analysis of socioeconomic determinants. Int.J.Environ.Res.Public Health 7[7], 2789-2799. 2010.   Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20717538
  • Tan, L., Blakely, T., and Atkinson, J. If nobody smoked tobacco in New Zealand from 2020 onwards, what effect would this have on ethnic inequalities in life expectancy? N.Z.Med.J. 123[1320], 26-36. 2010.   Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20720600

 

Research from 13 August 2010

  • Sapag, J. C., Poblete, F. C., Eicher, C., Aracena, M., Caneo, C., Vera, G., Martinez, M., Hoyos, R., Villarroel, L., and Bradford, E. Tobacco smoking in urban neighborhoods: Exploring social capital as a protective factor in Santiago, Chile. Nicotine.Tob.Res.  6-8-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20693233

Research from 6 August 2010

  • Lock, K., Adams, E., Pilkington, P., Duckett, K., Gilmore, A., and Marston, C. Evaluating social and behavioural impacts of English smoke-free legislation in different ethnic and age groups: implications for reducing smoking-related health inequalities. Tobacco Control . 2-8-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20679418


Research from 30 July 2010

  • Vallejo-Torres, L. and Morris, S. The contribution of smoking and obesity to income-related inequalities in health in England. Soc.Sci.Med.  23-6-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20630642
  • Zhu, S. H., Hebert, K., Wong, S., Cummins, S., and Gamst, A. Disparity in smoking prevalence by education: can we reduce it? Glob.Health Promot. 17[1 Suppl], 29-39. 2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20595352

Research from 16 July 2010

  • Karlamangla, A. S., Merkin, S. S., Crimmins, E. M., and Seeman, T. E. Socioeconomic and ethnic disparities in cardiovascular risk in the United States, 2001-2006. Ann.Epidemiol. 20[8], 617-628. 2010.  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20609342

Research from 25 June 2010

  • Giordano, G. N. and Lindstrom, M. The impact of social capital on changes in smoking behaviour: a longitudinal cohort study. Eur.J.Public Health . 21-6-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20570962
  • Vazquez-Martinez, J. L., Mercadillo-Perez, M. G., Celis-Quintal, J. G., and Navarrete-Espinosa, J. [Smoking habits in beneficiaries of the social security.]. Rev.Med.Inst.Mex.Seguro.Soc. 47[4], 367-376. 2009.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20553640
  • Webb, M. S., Baker, E. A., and Rodriguez, de Ybarra. Effects of culturally specific cessation messages on theoretical antecedents of behavior among low-income African American smokers. Psychol.Addict.Behav. 24[2], 333-341. 2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20565159


Research from 11 June 2010

  • Muff, C., Dragano, N., Jockel, K. H., Moebus, S., Mohlenkamp, S., Erbel, R., Mann, K., and Siegrist, J. Is the co-occurrence of smoking and poor consumption of fruits and vegetables confounded by socioeconomic conditions? Int.J.Public Health . 4-6-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20524033
  • Murphy, J. M., de Moreno, S. L., Cummings, K. M., Hyland, A., and Mahoney, M. C. Changes in cigarette smoking, purchase patterns, and cessation-related behaviors among low-income smokers in New York State from 2002 to 2005. J.Public Health Manag.Pract. 16[4], 277-284. 2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20520365

Research from 28 May 2010

  • Businelle, M. S., Kendzor, D. E., Reitzel, L. R., Costello, T. J., Cofta-Woerpel, L., Li, Y., Mazas, C. A., Vidrine, J. I., Cinciripini, P. M., Greisinger, A. J., and Wetter, D. W. Mechanisms linking socioeconomic status to smoking cessation: A structural equation modeling approach. Health Psychol. 29[3], 262-273. 2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20496980
  • Hanifi, S. A., Mahmood, S. S., and Bhuiya, A. Smoking Has Declined But Not for All: Findings From a Study in a Rural Area of Bangladesh. Asia Pac.J.Public Health . 24-5-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20498124

Research from 21 May 2010

  • Najman, J. M., Clavarino, A., McGee, T. R., Bor, W., Williams, G. M., and Hayatbakhsh, M. R. Timing and chronicity of family poverty and development of unhealthy behaviors in children: a longitudinal study. J.Adolesc.Health 46[6], 538-544. 2010.   Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20472210
  • Ong, M. K., Zhou, Q., and Sung, H. Y. Sensitivity to Cigarette Prices Among Individuals With Alcohol, Drug, or Mental Disorders. Am.J.Public Health . 13-5-2010.   Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20466972
  • Tachfouti, N., Berraho, M., Elfakir, S., Serhier, Z., Elrhazi, K., Slama, K., and Najjari, C. Socioeconomic status and tobacco expenditures among Moroccans: results of the "Maroc Tabagisme" survey. Am.J.Health Promot. 24[5], 334-339. 2010.   Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20465147

Research from 7 May 2010

  • Piper, M. E., Cook, J. W., Schlam, T. R., Jorenby, D. E., Smith, S. S., Bolt, D. M., and Loh, W. Y. Gender, race, and education differences in abstinence rates among participants in two randomized smoking cessation trials. Nicotine.Tob.Res.  3-5-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20439385
  • Tran, A. G., Lee, R. M., and Burgess, D. J. Perceived discrimination and substance use in Hispanic/Latino, African-born Black, and Southeast Asian immigrants. Cultur.Divers.Ethnic.Minor.Psychol. 16[2], 226-236. 2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20438161
  • Bambra, C., Joyce, K. E., Bellis, M. A., Greatley, A., Greengross, S., Hughes, S., Lincoln, P., Lobstein, T., Naylor, C., Salay, R., Wiseman, M., and Maryon-Davis, A. Reducing health inequalities in priority public health conditions: using rapid review to develop proposals for evidence-based policy. J.Public Health (Oxf) . 29-4-2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20435581

Research from 30 April 2010

  • Murray, E. T., Diez Roux, A. V., Carnethon, M., Lutsey, P. L., Ni, H., and O'Meara, E. S. Trajectories of Neighborhood Poverty and Associations With Subclinical Atherosclerosis and Associated Risk Factors: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. Am.J.Epidemiol.  27-4-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20423931
  • Paul, C. L., Ross, S., Bryant, J., Hill, W., Bonevski, B., and Keevy, N. The social context of smoking: A qualitative study comparing smokers of high versus low socioeconomic position. BMC Public Health [electronic resource] 10[1], 211. 27-4-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20420707


Research from 16 April 2010

 

  • Braillon, A. and Dubois, G. Smoking is a greater source of health inequality than educational level (EL). European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology . 3-4-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20371147

Research from 9 April 2010

  • Lubetkin, E. I., Lu, W. H., Krebs, P., Yeung, H., and Ostroff, J. S. Exploring primary care providers' interest in using patient navigators to assist in the delivery of tobacco cessation treatment to low income, ethnic/racial minority patients. J.Community Health . 25-3-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20336355
  • Reid, J. L., Hammond, D., and Driezen, P. Socio-economic status and smoking in Canada, 1999-2006: has there been any progress on disparities in tobacco use? Can.J.Public Health 101[1], 73-78. 2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20364543

Research from 19 March 2010

  • Reitzel, L. R., Mazas, C. A., Cofta-Woerpel, L., Li, Y., Cao, Y., Businelle, M. S., Cinciripini, P. M., and Wetter, D. W. Subjective social status affects smoking abstinence during acute withdrawal through affective mediators. Addiction . 3-3-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20219054

Research from 12 March 2010

  • Christiansen, B. A., Brooks, M., Keller, P. A., Theobald, W. E., and Fiore, M. C. Closing tobacco-related disparities: Using community organizations to increase consumer demand. Am.J.Prev.Med. 38[3 Suppl], S397-S402. 2010.
    Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20176314
     

Research from 19 February 2010

  • ABSTRACTS * 34th Annual Meeting * American Society of Preventive Oncology, Bethesda, Maryland * March 20-23, 2010. Cancer Epidemiol.Biomarkers Prev.  16-2-2010. Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20160260

Research from 29 January 2010

Research from 15 January 2010

  • Eek, F., Ostergren, P. O., Diderichsen, F., Rasmussen, N. K., Andersen, I., Moussa, K., and Grahn, M. Differences in socioeconomic and gender inequalities in tobacco smoking in Sweden and Denmark; a cross sectional comparison of the equity effect of different public health policies. BMC Public Health [electronic resource] 10[1], 9. 9-1-2010.  Abstract or full text available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20064219

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