Protocol - Self-reported Exposure to Tobacco Product Sponsorships
Description
These questions from the International Tobacco Control (ITC) 4-Country Survey are directly related to exposure to tobacco product sponsorships.
Specific Instructions
The Working Group (WG) recommends that the following deletions or additions be made to protocol items:
- Remove "Thinking again" from the beginning of the question and replace "6 months" with "30 days."
- Add "Thinking again" to the beginning of the question and replace "6 months" with "30 days."
- Add "Thinking again" to the beginning of the question and replace "6 months" with "30 days."
The WG also recommends that the interviewer note to the respondent that sponsored events may not be restricted to tobacco company brand names (e.g., Kool, Newport, Winston, Camel) but may also be sponsored under corporate names (e.g., R. J. Reynolds, Philip Morris, Inc., Brown & Williamson, Lorillard).
Protocol
Ask all.
1. Thinking again about the last 6 months have you seen or heard about any … sport or sporting event that is sponsored by or connected with BRANDS of cigarettes?
1[ ]Yes
2[ ]No
7[ ]Not applicable
8[ ]Refused
9[ ]Don’t know
2. Sport or sporting event that is sponsored by or connected with tobacco COMPANIES?
1[ ]Yes
2[ ]No
7[ ]Not applicable
8[ ]Refused
9[ ]Don’t know
3. Music, theater, art, or fashion events that are sponsored by or connected with BRANDS of cigarettes?
1[ ]Yes
2[ ]No
7[ ]Not applicable
8[ ]Refused
9[ ]Don’t know
Availability
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
Interviewer-administered questionnaire
Lifestage
Child, Adolescent, Adult
Participants
Youth (12-17) and Adults (18+)
Selection Rationale
The International Tobacco Control (ITC) 4-Country Survey is an international cohort study of tobacco use whose overall objective is to measure the psychosocial and behavioral impact of key national-level policies. This survey is being used in more than 20 countries.
Language
English, Other languages available at source
Standards
| Standard | Name | ID | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| caDSR Form | PhenX PX740701 - Selfreported Exposure To Tobacco Product Sponsorships | 6248139 | caDSR Form |
Derived Variables
None.
Process and Review
Not applicable.
Protocol Name from Source
International Tobacco Control (ITC) 4-Country Survey
Source
International Tobacco Control (ITC) Policy Evaluation Project. (2011). International Tobacco Control 4-Country Survey. Items 136a-136c.
General References
None
Protocol ID
740701
Variables
Export Variables| Variable Name | Variable ID | Variable Description | dbGaP Mapping | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PX740701_TobaccoExposure_6months_OtherEvents_CigaretteBrands | ||||
| PX740701030000 | Thinking again about the last 6 months have more | N/A | ||
| PX740701_TobaccoExposure_6months_SportEventSponsored_CigaretteBrands | ||||
| PX740701010000 | Thinking again about the last 6 months have more | N/A | ||
| PX740701_TobaccoExposure_6months_SportEventSponsored_CigaretteCompanies | ||||
| PX740701020000 | Thinking again about the last 6 months have more | N/A | ||
Measure Name
Self-reported Exposure to Tobacco Product Sponsorships
Release Date
June 24, 2015
Definition
An interviewer-administered survey to assess exposure to recent events that were sponsored by the tobacco industry.
Purpose
The purpose of this measure is to assess consumer exposure to tobacco industry sponsorships.
Keywords
self-reported exposure to tobacco product sponsorships, International Tobacco Control, ITC, International Tobacco Control 4-Country Survey, ITC 4, tobacco product sponsorships, tobacco, product sponsorships, sponsorships, cigarette brands, tobacco companies, cigarette, sports
Measure Protocols
| Protocol ID | Protocol Name |
|---|---|
| 740701 | Self-reported Exposure to Tobacco Product Sponsorships |
Publications
Garcia-Cazarin, M.L., Mandal, R.J., Grana, R., Wanke, K.L., Meissner, H. (2020) Host-agent-vector-environment measures for electronic cigarette research used in NIH grants. Tobacco Control. 2020 January; 29(1). doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2017-054032