Combustible tobacco users appear to be at greater risk for serious complications from COVID-19. This study examined cigar smokers' perceived of COVID-19, quit intentions, and behaviors during the current pandemic. We conducted an online between 23 April 2020 7 May 2020, as part ongoing examining perceptions different health effects cigars. All participants used cigars in past 30 days (n = 777). Three-quarters sample (76.0%) they had a higher COVID-19 compared non-smokers. The majority...

Background People who smoke cigars often have misperceptions about the associated risks, contributing to rises in smoking rates. This study investigates perceived warning effectiveness (PWE) of health labels (HWLs) on cigar packages. We tested impact type and size HWLs PWE other outcomes. Data methods In a between-subjects experimental design, participants (n=809) used little or cigarillos past 30 days were randomly assigned one four conditions: text-only at 30% size, pictorial+text 50%...

Little research exists on simultaneous use of multiple substances that pose additive risk for negative health outcomes. We examine rates and sociodemographic state cannabis legalization status correlates (i.e., > 1 substance the same occasion) mixing (e.g., co-administration substances) tobacco, alcohol, among a U.S sample adults who currently alcohol combustible tobacco products. Using survey panel, we recruited 1,300 U.S. reported past 30-day between June to July 2021. fit logistic...

Skin cancer is the most common in United States, and men experience higher rates of skin than women. Despite publicized preventative measures, are less likely women to use sunscreen.To assess men's motivations, behaviors, preferred product characteristics towards daily sunscreen use.Cross-sectional online survey 705 men, administered July– August 2019, using Survey Monkey distributed through Amazon Mechanical Turk.Men ages 20–70, having completed at least High School/GED, living...

Despite substantially higher skin cancer risks, little research has investigated men's attitudes about and how those relate to their risks of developing cancer. This study aims close the gap in research, regarding perceptions behaviors cancer, sun exposure, tanning. utilized a cross-sectional survey 705 men recruited from Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk), reporting towards tanning, protection. While majority reported large daily outdoor activities, that frequently burns with riskier only...

Abstract Introduction Pictorial health warning labels (HWLs) can communicate the harms of tobacco product use, yet little research exists for cigars. We sought to identify most effective types images pair with newly developed cigar HWLs. Aims and Methods In September 2021, we conducted an online survey experiment US adults who reported using cigars, cigarillos, or large cigars in past 30 days (n = 753). After developing nine statements about effects randomized participants view one three...

We conducted two experiments to examine the believability of three addiction-focused cigarette warnings and influence message source on among adolescents adults in United States. Experimental data were collected using national phone surveys (age 13–17; n = 1125; response rate, 66%) 18+; 5014; 42%). assessed about addiction attributed four sources (Food Drug Administration [FDA], Surgeon General, Centers for Disease Control Prevention [CDC], no source). The majority reported very believable...

Communication campaigns are incorporating tobacco constituent messaging to reach smokers, yet there is a dearth of research on how such messages should be constructed or will received by smokers.In 2 × experiment, we manipulated three cigarette message components: (1) the toxic (arsenic vs. lead) with corresponding health effect, (2) presence absence an evocative image, and (3) source (FDA no source). We recruited smokers (N = 1669, 55.4% women) via online platform randomized them one eight...

Little systematic evidence exists about the effectiveness of cigar warnings. This study examined perceived message (PME) warning statements different health consequences caused by cigars. PME is a validated self-report scale how effectively discourages smoking.We conducted an online from April to May 2020 with adults in United States who used cigars past 30 days (n = 777). Participants were randomly assigned view and rate (three items, range 1-5) for seven out 37 text use. Linear mixed...

Most tobacco warnings focus on health harms to the consumer, but other message themes may be promising. We assessed perceived effectiveness (PME) among adults who smoke cigars for 12 cigar warning statements discourage smoking, and measured PME across four themes: explicit effects secondhand effects, chemicals/constituents, toxicity. Between April 23 May 7, 2020, we conducted an online study with U.S. used any type in past 30 days (n = 777). Participants were randomly assigned view two out...

Abstract Introduction For cigars sold individually without packaging, including many premium cigars, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed that retailers display six warning statements on a sign at point-of-sale (POS). Aims Methods To examine potential effectiveness of cigar signs, we conducted between-subjects online experiment. Participants were 809 U.S. adults who reported using (78% ever large use, 49% past 30-day use) recruited from probability-based panel. viewed an image...

Little is known about how nicotine pouch products are perceived by people who smoke, including if they as a cessation aid or substitute for when cannot smoke. We qualitatively investigated the reactions and perceptions On!, leading brand of pouches.

Since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was granted regulatory authority over tobacco products in 2009, few studies have examined perceived credibility of FDA this role. The current study assessed knowledge as a regulator products.In nationally representative survey adults (N = 4758), we that regulates manufacture, distribution, marketing cigarettes, regulator. We demographic differences credibility, associations trust government with perceptions.Less than half respondents reported...

The U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now has regulatory authority over all tobacco products. Little is known about public awareness perceptions of FDA in their new role as a regulator. This research utilizes focus groups to examine regulator so that can better communicate with the this role.We conducted 6 2014 among diverse sample smokers non-smokers. Participants were asked if they had heard FDA, what knew associated tobacco, thoughts role.A total 41 individuals participated....

Background: Text warnings are mandated on cigars sold in the United States (U.S.), however little published research has examined effectiveness of cigar warnings. This is first study examining believability among adults U.S. Methods: Adults (n = 5014) were randomized a phone survey to receive one three cigar-specific warning messages ("Cigar smoking can cause cancers mouth and throat, even if you do not inhale", "Cigar lung cancer heart disease", "Cigars safe alternative cigarettes") with...

While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has had regulatory authority over tobacco products since 2009, public awareness of this remains limited. This research examines several broad types information about FDA mission that may improve perceptions as a regulator. Using Amazon Mechanical Turk, 1766 adults, smokers non-smokers, were randomly assigned to view statement varied three in 2 × between subjects experimental design: (1) FDA’s roles regulating (yes/no); (2) The scientific basis...

<h3>Importance</h3> The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is required to communicate the risks of tobacco constituents public. Few studies have addressed how FDA media campaigns can effectively about cigarette smoke constituents. <h3>Objective</h3> To examine whether messages are effective in reducing smoking intentions behaviors among adults who smoke. <h3>Design, Setting, Participants</h3> This randomized clinical trial enrolled participants were aged between 18 65 years, English...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is required under the Family Smoking Prevention Tobacco Control Act to communicate risks of tobacco use public. Little research exists about methods constituents in a media campaign. This examines specific strategies increase effectiveness campaign for cigarette smoking adults by including engagement text cessation FDA as source