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Associations between health literacy and established predictors of smoking cessation

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  • Stewart, D.W.
  • Adams, C.E.
  • Cano, M.A.
  • Correa-Fernández, V.
  • Li, Y.
  • Waters, A.J.
  • Wetter, D.W.
  • Vidrine, J.I.

Abstract

Objectives. We examined associations between health literacy and predictors of smoking cessation among 402 low-socioeconomic status (SES), racially/ethnically diverse smokers. Methods. Data were collected as part of a larger study evaluating smoking health risk messages. We conducted multiple linear regression analyses to examine relations between health literacy and predictors of smoking cessation (i.e., nicotine dependence, smoking outcome expectancies, smoking risk perceptions and knowledge, self-efficacy, intentions to quit or reduce smoking). Results. Lower health literacy was associated with higher nicotine dependence, more positive and less negative smoking outcome expectancies, less knowledge about smoking health risks, and lower risk perceptions. Associations remained significant (P

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  • Stewart, D.W. & Adams, C.E. & Cano, M.A. & Correa-Fernández, V. & Li, Y. & Waters, A.J. & Wetter, D.W. & Vidrine, J.I., 2013. "Associations between health literacy and established predictors of smoking cessation," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 103(7), pages 43-49.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2012.301062_5
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2012.301062
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