A preliminary exploration of college smokers' reactions to nicotine dependence genetic susceptibility feedback.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Many young smokers underestimate their risk for becoming addicted to cigarettes. We explored whether informing light college smokers (i.e., fewer than 5 cigarettes/day) of their genetic predisposition to nicotine dependence influenced their perceived risks and worry about becoming addicted, their ability to quit (i.e., self-efficacy), their desire to quit, and smoking cessation.

Methods

College smokers (n = 142) received educational materials on mechanisms and consequences of nicotine addiction and were offered genetic susceptibility testing for nicotine dependence. Participants who accepted testing were randomized to receive feedback or no feedback (i.e., control). Tested participants learned they were above or not above average genetic risk for nicotine depend

SUBMITTER: Lipkus IM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5479514 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature