A longitudinal study of 1,761 children found that children in nonsmoking households used significantly more outpatient services than did those in smoking households, a relationship largely accounted for by the use of more preventive medical services by those in nonsmoking households. (CMG)

Explores a premise that a classroom experience carefully designed in terms of organization of subject matter, selection of teaching materials, and teaching techniques would provide the basis for an effective teaching learning situation, and such an approach would result in the desired educational changes with respect to cigarette smoking. A pilot…

This study on the effects of self monitoring on normal smoking behavior indicates that smoking frequency and duration are significantly affected by such self monitoring, indicating that self monitoring is a reactive data gathering procedure. (KJ)

Cigarette smoking habits among adolescents were examined. The girls viewed smoking as a sign of rebellion or autonomy, while boys viewed smoking as a social coping mechanism. Boys were more influenced than girls by their friends who smoke. The implications for smoking education and intervention were discussed. (Author/DWH)

Nonsmokers expressed a significant degree of belief in the aversiveness of environmental smoke items. Smokers expressed more skepticism. Both groups expressed strong levels of belief in a general statement on health hazards but less strong belief in statements on specific hazards. (Author/BEF)

Examines and profiles the smoking patterns of a small sample of juvenile offenders in Texas. In contrast to anecdotal reports, the sample did not differ clinically from the general population of adolescent tobacco users. Concludes that delinquent youth may be responsive to cognitive behavioral smoking cessation programs tat also address the…

Examined nicotine replacement effects on postcessation weight gain in smoking cessation volunteers. Randomly assigned abstinent subjects to active nicotine or placebo gum conditions for 10 weeks. Analyses revealed strong evidence for gum effect on weight gain, with active gum users gaining mean total of 3.8 pounds compared with 7.8 pounds for…

Individuals (N=221) who had stopped smoking completed shortened Partner Interaction Questionnaire, reporting frequency of 10 positive and 10 negative behaviors of spouse/romantic partner in response to smoking cessation. Ratio of received positive/negative behaviors was consistently better predictor of abstinence than were frequencies of either…

This annotated bibliography lists 11 items of selected case law and a total of 34 journal articles, newspaper articles, books, and government reports dealing with smoking in the workplace. (MES)

Associated different types of "relapse crises" and coping responses with resumption of smoking in previously heavy smokers (N=102) who had achieved initial abstinence. Analyses of posttreatment assessments indicated that any smoking lapse was strongly related to subsequent relapse. Situational characteristics, number of coping responses,…

A process is described for developing health education materials that includes the selection of the target audience, organization and presentation of content, and pretesting the material. (JOW)

Provides clinicians with relevant information about the assessment and treatment of smoking and the maintenance of abstinence after smoking cessation. Outlines variables related to success of the client in terminating smoking, explains current treatment approaches and future directions in smoking cessation programs, and describes multifaceted…

Examined role of cigarette smoking in lives of low-income, pregnant adolescents (n=20). Findings indicated that subjects smoked to cope with increased weight gain; to deliver smaller infants which in turn would decrease duration of labor and reduce pain of delivery; and to establish identity separate from their parents' and peers' drug abuse.…