Changes in Cigarette Smoking Behavior among US Young Workers from 2005 to 2010: The Role of Occupation
Menée à partir d'une enquête nationale de santé réalisée en 2005 puis en 2010 auprès de 1 880 et 1 531 travailleurs âgés de 18 à 24 ans, cette étude américaine analyse l'évolution des comportements tabagiques en fonction des catégories professionnelles
Introduction : Young adult workers (18-24 years) in the US have been identified as a high-risk group for smoking. This study compares changes in smoking behavior by occupational class among this group between 2005 and 2010.
Methods : Data were pooled from the Tobacco Supplement in the 2005 and 2010 National Health Interview Survey. All respondents 18-24 years who reported that they were employed during the two surveys were selected (n=1,880 in 2005; and n=1,531 in 2010). Weighted percentages and 95% confidence interval were reported. Logistic regression analyses were performed to compare smoking behavior between occupational groups (white-collar, blue-collar, and service) and between years (2005-2010), and to examine correlates of smoking, successful quit attempt, and heavy smoking.
Results : Smoking prevalence and daily smoking declined in 2010 in white-collar. Smoking prevalence and intensity decreased while age of smoking initiation increased in blue-collar workers. Young workers were more likely to smoke in 2005 than 2010. Service and blue-collar workers were more likely to smoke than white-collar workers. Older young adults, Whites, individuals with a high school/or less education, those without health insurance were more likely to smoke. White workers and individuals with a high school/or less education were more likely to be heavy smokers.
Conclusions : White-collar workers have benefited the most from tobacco control efforts. Although improvements were seen in smoking behavior among blue-collar workers, smoking prevalence remained the highest in this group. Smoking behavior among service workers did not change. Young service workers and blue-collar are priority populations for workplace tobacco control efforts.
Nicotine & Tobacco Research , résumé, 2015