Abstract
This comparative study observed similarities and differences between the use of tobacco and alternative-tobacco products among public and private University students. Results showed a significant difference in the use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and hookah between the two universities. Results also indicated deficient knowledge regarding the ingredients of alternative-tobacco products.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Lead Author Affiliation
The University of Scranton, Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Tobacco-related Products, College Students, Comparative Study
Recommended Citation
Kampfe, Josef W.; Calderone, Emily J.; McGowan, Stefanie A.; Nugent, Jacqueline N.; and Vindici, Jacqueline T., "Comparing knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors associated with tobacco-related products between private and public university students" (2017). Convention. 291.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/291
Conference Name
44th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Conference Year
2017
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Comparing knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors associated with tobacco-related products between private and public university students
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
This comparative study observed similarities and differences between the use of tobacco and alternative-tobacco products among public and private University students. Results showed a significant difference in the use of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and hookah between the two universities. Results also indicated deficient knowledge regarding the ingredients of alternative-tobacco products.
Description
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.