Tobacco Control Policies and Sociodemographic Disparities in Cigarette Smoking Behaviors in the U.S.: A Systematic Review Protocol.

ABSTRACT: Since the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement in the U.S., many studies have examined the associations between tobacco control policies and smoking; however, there is a need to comprehensively examine the impact of these policies on sociodemographic disparities in cigarette smoking. This protocol outlines a systematic review that seeks to fill this gap. Quantitative observational, experimental, and quasi-experimental studies are eligible for inclusion. Policies include cigarette taxes, smoke-free air laws, anti-tobacco media campaigns, and Tobacco 21 laws implemented in the U.S. Outcomes include cigarette smoking initiation, prevalence, and cessation among youth and adults. Sources to be searched include Clarivate BIOSIS, EBSCO CINAHL Plus, Cochrane Library, Ovid MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Sociologic

SUBMITTER: Vander Woude CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11331704 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature