Examination of Tobacco-Related Messaging and Tobacco Use over Time among U.S. Military Young Adults.

ABSTRACT: Background: People from minoritized populations have historically been targeted by tobacco companies. Little is known about exposure to tobacco-related messages among military personnel from disadvantaged backgrounds. Objectives: The current study aimed to examine exposure to tobacco-related messaging across many nicotine products and through a variety of mediums (i.e., family, friends, advertisements, event promotions, social media) among diverse military populations and use one year later in a sample of young adults who recently enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Methods: In this study, 8,901 U.S. Air Force trainees reported on demographics, tobacco use, and exposure to positive tobacco messages from social sources (i.e., friends, family, social media) and environmental

SUBMITTER: Pebley K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10116438 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature