Protocol - Interpersonal Communication about Cigarette Warning Labels
Description
This protocol includes three questions assessing social interactions about cigarette warning labels. The first question assesses how often respondents talk about health warning labels on cigarette packs. The second question asks how often respondents discussed the health risks of smoking. The third question asks how often respondents discussed quitting smoking.
Specific Instructions
This protocol was administered as part of a trial comparing pictorial vs. text-only warnings on cigarette packs; participants had been asked these questions after being given an eight-day supply of cigarette packs affixed with the study warning labels.
In addition, the WG recommends that investigators consider clearly defining "tobacco products" by noting whether that definition includes or excludes certain types of related products based on these criteria: products that are intended for human consumption; made or derived from tobacco; typically contain nicotine, but sometimes do not; and are not Food and Drug Administration-approved tobacco-cessation products.
Availability
Protocol
1. In the last week, how many times did you talk to other people about the health warning on your cigarette packs?
1[ ]Never
2[ ]1-2 times
3[ ]3-4 times
4[ ]5-9 times
5[ ]10 or more times
The next question is about talking with other people about the health risks of smoking.
2. In the last week, how many times did you talk to others about the health risks of smoking?
1[ ]Never
2[ ]1-2 times
3[ ]3-4 times
4[ ]5-9 times
5[ ]10 or more times
The next question is about talking with other people about quitting smoking.
3. In the last week, how many times did you talk to others about quitting smoking?
1[ ]Never
2[ ]1-2 times
3[ ]3-4 times
4[ ]5-9 times
5[ ]10 or more times
Personnel and Training Required
None
Equipment Needs
None
Requirements
| Requirement Category | Required |
|---|---|
| Major equipment | No |
| Specialized training | No |
| Specialized requirements for biospecimen collection | No |
| Average time of greater than 15 minutes in an unaffected individual | No |
Mode of Administration
Self-administered or interviewer-administered questionnaire
Lifestage
Child, Adolescent, Adult
Participants
Adults and youth
Selection Rationale
Warning labels that prompt interpersonal discussion have been demonstrated to have greater impact on smoking decisions.
Language
English
Standards
| Standard | Name | ID | Source |
|---|
Derived Variables
None
Process and Review
The Tobacco Regulatory Research (TRR) Content Expert Panel (CEP) reviewed the measures in the Tobacco Regulatory Research collection in February 2024.
Guidance from the TRR CEP includes:
- Replaced protocol
- New Data Dictionary
Previous version in Toolkit archive (link)
Protocol Name from Source
Social Interactions
Source
Noel T Brewer, Humberto Parada, Marissa G Hall, Marcella H Boynton, Seth M Noar, Kurt M Ribisl, Understanding Why Pictorial Cigarette Pack Warnings Increase Quit Attempts, Annals of Behavioral Medicine, Volume 53, Issue 3, March 2019, Pages 232–243, https://doi.org/10.1093/abm/kay032
General References
Noel T Brewer, Humberto Parada, Marissa G Hall, Marcella H Boynton, Seth M Noar, Kurt M Ribisl, Understanding Why Pictorial Cigarette Pack Warnings Increase Quit Attempts, Annals of Behavioral Medicine, Volume 53, Issue 3, March 2019, Pages 232–243, https://doi.org/10.1093/abm/kay032
Morgan JC, Golden SD, Noar SM, Ribisl KM, Southwell BG, Jeong M, Hall MG, Brewer NT. Conversations about pictorial cigarette pack warnings: Theoretical mechanisms of influence. Soc Sci Med. 2018 Dec;218:45-51. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2018.09.063. Epub 2018 Oct 3. PMID: 30340152; PMCID: PMC6535087.
Protocol ID
750502
Variables
Export Variables| Variable Name | Variable ID | Variable Description | dbGaP Mapping |
|---|
Measure Name
Interpersonal Communication about Cigarette Warning Labels
Release Date
May 3, 2024
Definition
This measure assesses whether respondents have talked about cigarette warning labels to which they were exposed and also assesses topics discussed.
Purpose
The purpose of this measure is to evaluate wether respondents discussed cigarette warning labels with friends, family, and/or others. Talking to others about a warning label typically reflects higher engagement with the message.
Keywords
interpersonal communication about cigarette warning labels, Interpersonal communication, health warnings, smoke, smoking, anti-smoking, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, FDA, conversations
Measure Protocols
| Protocol ID | Protocol Name |
|---|---|
| 750502 | Interpersonal Communication about Cigarette Warning Labels |
Publications
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