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Risk Perceptions of Little Cigar and Cigarillo Smoking Among Adult Current Cigarette Smokers
Kymberle L Sterling1,2, Ban A Majeed2, Amy Nyman2
1School of Public Health, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA.
Summary
Cigarette smokers
Area of Science:
- Tobacco control research
- Public health
- Behavioral science
Background:
- Limited research exists on cigarette smokers' perceptions of little cigar and cigarillo (LCC) risks.
- Understanding these perceptions is crucial for effective tobacco regulatory policies and prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine current cigarette smokers' perceived harm of little cigar and cigarillo (LCC) smoking.
- To determine if these perceptions are associated with susceptibility and intention to continue LCC smoking.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from the 2014 Tobacco Products and Risk Perceptions Survey (N=5717 US adults).
- Focus on a subsample of 1191 current cigarette smokers, stratified by LCC use and susceptibility.
- Stratification included dual users, susceptible smokers, and non-susceptible smokers.
Main Results:
- Dual smokers perceived daily LCC smoking as "very risky" more often than other groups.
- Perceptions of addiction and risk associated with daily LCC smoking significantly predicted intention to continue LCC use.
- Addiction perceptions also predicted susceptibility to initiate LCC smoking.
Conclusions:
- Perceptions of harm and addiction related to LCCs are key predictors of future LCC smoking behavior.
- Health communication campaigns must address misperceptions regarding LCC harms and addictiveness.
- Targeted interventions are needed for cigarette smokers regarding LCC risks.
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