The Prevention Researcher: A Service Division of Integrated Research Services

Abstract:
This journal (April 2001, Vil. 8, No. 2) contains many articles regarding youth and tobacco use. The articles, listed below, cover issues of prevention programs and messages, evaluations, and studies of use. Articles: "Youth Smoking Prevention: What Works", an article that discusses the different approaches to tobacco use prevention (school and community based programs, public health/media messages and advertising restrictions) and what has been shown to be most effective. "Social Influences on Adolescents' Smoking Progress", the study examined the social factors that may influence adolescent smoking acquisition over a three-year period. "Spit (Smokeless) Tobacco Use by High School Baseball Athletes in Urban and Rural Areas of California", a study conducted to highlight the need for prevention and intervention within this population. "Competence Skills Help Deter Smoking Among Inner-City Adolescents", the study investigated whether greater levels of general competence (decision-making skills and personal efficacy) are linked to subsequent refusal of cigarettes. "Evaluation of School-Based Adolescent Tobacco Cessation Programs", an evaluation of the Tobacco Education Group (TEG) and Tobacco Awareness Program (TAP) Programs.
Date Published: 4/1/2001

Comments:
The leading article is entered separately at #19109. Additional articles for The Prevention Researcher can be found a the website: www.TPRonline.org

Location Code: 19111