Tobacco Use and Exposure Among Youth Undergoing Cancer Treatment
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2015
Abstract
Introduction: Adolescents with cancer are susceptible to the health consequences associated with secondhand smoke exposure (SHSE) and tobacco use. The present study compared tobacco use, exposure, and risk factors between patients and population peers. Method: Self-reported data on tobacco use, SHSE, and tobacco-related risk factors were drawn from a pediatric oncology hospital and the National Youth Tobacco Survey. Conditional logistic regression was used to estimate odds ratios for patients and control subjects. Results: Patients were as likely to have tried tobacco and report home SHSE as control subjects. Patients were more likely to report car SHSE, less likely to report that SHSE is harmful, and less likely to report home smoking bans. Discussion: Patients experienced SHSE, tobacco use, and tobacco-related risk factors at rates greater than or equal to control subjects. These results provide support for consideration of intervention targets, health status, and delivery mechanisms, particularly by health care providers, when developing comprehensive tobacco control strategies.
Publication Title
Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume
29
Issue
1
First Page
80
Last Page
87
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1016/j.pedhc.2014.07.004
PubMed ID
25204779
ISSN
08915245
Citation Information
Clawson, Nicholson, J. S., McDermott, M. J., Klosky, J. L., & Tyc, V. L. (2015). Tobacco Use and Exposure Among Youth Undergoing Cancer Treatment. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 29(1), 80–87. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2014.07.004