Abstract:
BACKGROUND:The prevalence of smoking in the general US population has declined significantly over the past few decades. Despite this, few studies have examined changes in cigarette attributes perceived by less educated, rural, or southern populations. METHODS:A survey was administered to individuals in clinic waiting rooms of two small cities in northwest Georgia in 1986-1987 and 1997-1998. RESULTS:Smokers surveyed in 1997-1998 ascribed more positive characteristics and fewer health risks and other negative characteristics to smoking than did smokers surveyed in 1986-1987. However, nonsmokers in 1997-1998 were more likely than nonsmokers in 1986-1987 to consider smoking to be negative and offensive, and ex-smokers in the second survey were more likely than ex-smokers in the first survey to consider smoking to be addictive. CONCLUSIONS:While substantial successes have been made in improving smoking cessation rates nationally, efforts to further reduce rates by changing smokers' perceptions may require new strategies for some populations.
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South Med Jjournal_title
Southern medical journalauthors
Frank E,Denniston M,Pederson Lsubject
Has Abstractpub_date
2002-07-01 00:00:00pages
675-80issue
7eissn
0038-4348issn
1541-8243journal_volume
95pub_type
杂志文章abstract::Hepatitis C is a leading cause of liver failure and transplantation in the United States and a major public health issue. Studies have shown that patients with hepatitis C are at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, which make statins of particular benefit in this patient population. However, the National Chol...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/SMJ.0b013e3181f0c6b4
更新日期:2010-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is a rare, noninherited gastrointestinal polyposis syndrome associated with characteristic ectodermal abnormalities. This report describes a 60-year-old female who was diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome with hypothyroidism after presenting with chronic diarrhea, alopecia, intermittent a...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/01.SMJ.0000157528.71614.C4
更新日期:2005-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::The accuracy of the noninvasive carotid system studies done in our laboratory during an 18-month period were reviewed. The usefulness of these procedures was found to be limited when used as a "blind" screen for extracranial vascular disease. The overall correlation with angiography was good, with few false-negatives ...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-198205000-00008
更新日期:1982-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Schwannoma arising within breast parenchyma is rare. We report such a case in a 50-year-old woman. The tumor, which measured 7 mm, is the smallest and the only mammographically detected schwannoma of the breast thus far reported. Clinicians should be aware that this benign tumor of breast may simulate a malignant neop...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/00007611-199602000-00018
更新日期:1996-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Acute calcareous deposits of the hand and wrist have been infrequently reported. A review of the literature and five recent cases indicate that these painful lesions will respond rapidly to immobilization and medication. Differentiation from infection is important. ...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-198002000-00009
更新日期:1980-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Recent studies on the impact of rib fractures after blunt trauma have shown a linear relationship between age, increasing number of rib fractures, and complications, including mortality. Others have documented that age-related morbidity increases before age 65 in trauma patients. We hypothesize that patients...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/01.smj.0000203815.29757.d3
更新日期:2006-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::The majority of abnormalities at the foramen of Monro identified by computed tomography (CT) are colloid cysts, but a number of other diseases in this location may produce a similar CT appearance. In a series of 21 patients the radiologic findings included six colloid cysts, two neoplasms, five vascular lesions, three...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-198312000-00016
更新日期:1983-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::A case of perforation and bleeding from a diverticulum of the second portion of the duodenum in a patient with recurrent pancreatitis is presented. Upper gastrointestinal roentgenogram revealed an abnormal tract and retroperitoneal air arising from the diverticulum. The fistulous tract communicated with pancreas. Blee...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-197706000-00037
更新日期:1977-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To determine the efficacy of an educational curriculum designed for orthopedic surgery postgraduate year 1 (PGY-1) interns to improve initial Orthopedic In-Training Examination (OITE) performance. METHODS:A retrospective cohort study was performed that evaluated the PGY-1 intern OITE performance of one resid...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/SMJ.0b013e31824fb9a4
更新日期:2012-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Kleptomania, a disorder of impulse control in which the patients feel a compelling urge to steal objects of no value to them, has long been considered a disorder related in some fashion to sexual impulses. Recent advances in the clinical understanding of human sexual functioning have not been accompanied by an effort ...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-198708000-00015
更新日期:1987-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:Adhesive capsulitis is characterized by a progressive and painful loss of shoulder motion of unknown etiology. Previous studies have found the prevalence of adhesive capsulitis to be slightly greater than 2% in the general population. However, the relationship between adhesive capsulitis and diabetes mellitu...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi:10.1097/SMJ.0b013e3181705d39
更新日期:2008-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::All cases of surgically proven and cured primary hyperparathyroidism, over a five-year period, were reviewed for the presence of hypertension, renal and/or prerenal azotemia, nephrolithiasis, nephrocalcinosis, and patient symptom status. In this group of 23 patients, the prevalence of hypertension was greater than 78%...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-198211000-00018
更新日期:1982-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Despite the simplicity, effectiveness, and safety of spinal anesthesia, arachnoiditis can occur as a complication. The cause of this is often unknown, especially since disposable spinal kits are now normally used. It is postulated that an untoward reaction to the anesthesia or chemical contamination was the cause of a...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-199311000-00026
更新日期:1993-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::A woman with chronic hemoptysis as her only complaint had extensive testing and did not respond to antibiotic therapy. Radiologic examination of the sinuses identified a mass which, on surgical exploration, was found to be the result of a fungus, Pseudallescheria boydii. Although this fungus is known to be a cause of ...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-199507000-00021
更新日期:1995-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::The topical anesthetic solution TAC (tetracaine, adrenaline, cocaine) has gained widespread acceptance as the preferred local anesthetic for repairing skin lacerations in children. Despite this popularity, there are no universally accepted guidelines for its application. We report the case of a 6-month-old infant who ...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-198911000-00004
更新日期:1989-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::This paper describes a transverse approach to the knee which gives unequalled access to the joint for extensive synovectomies, extensive surgical debridement, installation of total knee prostheses, or reduction of supracondylar fracture of the femur involving the articular surfaces. The temporary patellar tendon subst...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-197605000-00023
更新日期:1976-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::We have described a case of cyclic neutropenia and pregnancy. Although many such cases exist, we believe this is the first time the association has been documented. In this patient, pregnancy had a mitigating effect on the symptoms caused by cyclic neutropenia. ...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-198804000-00031
更新日期:1988-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::All indexed cases of typhoid fever occurring in children over a ten-year period in Jacksonville, Fla, were studied retrospectively. This review revealed that anorexia was the most common gastrointestinal complaint and that neurologic symptoms and signs were nearly as common as gastrointestinal signs. There was a signi...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-197902000-00008
更新日期:1979-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Primary care providers (PCPs) have limited training in recognizing common skin disorders, and additional emphasis may be placed on laboratory evaluation, including skin biopsies. METHODS:Primary care providers in Miami, Fla, were surveyed regarding skin biopsy and excision practices and histologic interpret...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2001-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:: Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common clinical condition with presentations that may vary from asymptomatic subsegmental emboli to massive vascular obstruction and shock with high risk of death. Identifying patients at highest risk for death is critical to select those who would benefit most from thrombolytic the...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/SMJ.0b013e318268dbca
更新日期:2012-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::A 46-year-old woman had features of acute pulmonary edema soon after taking hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) for the first time. Although 31 cases of HCTZ-induced pulmonary edema have been reported in the world literature since it was first described in 1968, little is known about this clinical entity. Because its presence ...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-199911000-00013
更新日期:1999-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a progressive disease that can be treated with several medications. Macitentan, an endothelin receptor antagonist (ERA), has received approval as a PAH therapy. We report our data regarding the tolerability in patients with PAH who were switched from bosentan to macit...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.14423/SMJ.0000000000000607
更新日期:2017-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Extramural programs may be evaluated in terms of effectiveness in achieving their particular goals. The components of structure, process, and outcome are examined as related sets of program elements. Goals influence appropriate structure in organization, facilities, and manpower. Structure in turn influences process o...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-197906000-00027
更新日期:1979-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::We have described a patient with vaccinia necrosum after smallpox vaccination for persistent herpes labialis. The patient eventually recovered after surgical resection of the lesion and multiple courses of vaccinia immune globulin and methisazone. This report emphasizes the needless risks of vaccinating patients with ...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-198103000-00044
更新日期:1981-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::In a patient with left ventricular failure complicated by shock and impairment of right ventricular function caused by an infarct, right atrial pacing improved cardiac output. We believe right atrial pacing offers an alternative to plasma volume expansion, afterload reducing agents, and inotropic drugs. ...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-198103000-00030
更新日期:1981-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis is a heterogeneous group of immunodeficiencies associated with persistent candidal infections. Patients with chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis are rarely associated with systemic infections caused by other fungi, but almost never by Candida. The authors report a case of a 16-year-old ...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-200408000-00024
更新日期:2004-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::We have reported the case of a 30-year-old woman with Cushing's disease who died of massive pulmonary thromboembolism 5 weeks after successful transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. Glucocorticoid excess appears to cause a hypercoagulable state, and consideration of this thromboembolic propensity and its potential duration a...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-199008000-00026
更新日期:1990-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::The experience of the Southern Regional Trophoblastic Disease Center includes 222 patients who were referred from January 1972 to October 1977. The initial tissue diagnosis was hydatidiform mole in 212 patients and choriocarcinoma in ten. There was spontaneous remission of 142 (69%) of the moles and one of the chorioc...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-197811000-00006
更新日期:1978-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::We compared a "cardiac profile" test with standard creatine kinase (CK) and lactic dehydrogenase (LD) electrophoresis in 798 cases of possible acute myocardial infarction (MI). The cardiac profile enzyme screen (CK-B, CK, LD) used on 495 patients who came to the emergency department with chest pain suggestive of acute...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1989-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::We have reviewed 60 consecutive cases, occurring in 57 patients, of intramedullary fixation of fractures of the midshaft of the tibia done over a ten-year period with the Lottes nail. Of 50 acute fractures, 38 were open fractures, nailed after adequate irrigation and debridement; the other 12 were closed fractures. Th...
journal_title:Southern medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00007611-198104000-00015
更新日期:1981-04-01 00:00:00