Loose cigarette purchasing and nondaily smoking among young adult bar patrons in New York City

J. Guillory, M. Johns, S.M. Farley and P.M. Ling

American Journal of Public Health, 2015, vol. 105, issue 8, e140-e147

Abstract: Objectives. We examined loose cigarette (loosie) purchasing behavior among young adult (aged 18-26 years) smokers at bars in New York City and factors associated with purchase and use. Methods. Between June and December 2013, we conducted cross-sectional surveys (n = 1916) in randomly selected bars and nightclubs. Using multivariable logistic regression models, we examined associations of loose cigarette purchasing and use with smoking frequency, price, social norms, cessation behaviors, and demographics. Results. Forty-five percent (n = 621) of nondaily smokers and 57% (n = 133) of daily smokers had ever purchased a loosie; 15% of nondaily smokers and 4% of daily smokers reported that their last cigarette was a loosie. Nondaily smokers who never smoked daily were more likely than were daily smokers to have last smoked a loosie (odds ratio = 7.27; 95% confidence interval = 2.35, 22.48). Quitting behaviors and perceived approval of smoking were associated with ever purchasing and recently smoking loosies. Conclusions. Loosie purchase and use is common among young adults, especially nondaily smokers. Smoking patterns and attitudes should be considered to reduce loose cigarette purchasing among young adults in New York City. © 2015, American Public Health Association Inc. All rights reserved.

Keywords: adolescent; adult; attitude to health; catering service; economics; epidemiology; female; human; male; New York; smoking; statistics and numerical data; supply and distribution; tobacco; young adult, Adolescent; Adult; Attitude to Health; Female; Humans; Male; New York City; Restaurants; Smoking; Tobacco Products; Young Adult (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2014.302518

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