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Research data: SMOKING
2014 Tobacco use, beliefs and risk awareness in university students from 24 low, middle and emerging economy countries
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of tobacco use, beliefs and risk awareness and psychosocial correlates of tobacco use ...
Download this report2014 Intention to switch to smokeless tobacco use among South African smokers: results from the 2007 South African Social Attitudes Survey
Some smokeless tobacco products (SLT) have been shown to be associated with only a fraction of the risks of cigarettes. This study assessed ...
Download this report2014 Exposure to secondhand smoke and voluntary adoption of smoke-free home and car rules among non-smoking South Africa adults
Secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure is a well-established health hazard. To determine the effectiveness of existing smoke-free policies and adop...
2014 Awareness of nicotine replacement therapy among South African smokers and their interest in using it for smoking cessation when provided for free
This study assessed knowledge of South African smokers about nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and their interest in using it for smoking c...