Variability of healthcare practitioner intervention among 18- to 24-year-old tobacco users.

J Adolesc Health

School of Social Administration, Temple University, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101, USA.

Published: June 2008

A survey of 184 young, rural, tobacco users found that healthcare professionals often assessed tobacco use, although there was significant variability by professional type (physician vs. dentist) and tobacco service (advise vs. referral). Females reported significantly higher levels of receiving tobacco services (advice to quit) than males.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2007.11.142DOI Listing

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