Predictive validity of the tobacco marketing receptivity index among non-smoking youth.

CONCLUSIONS: The MRI and its components were associated with smoking initiation, except for branded merchandise ownership, which may better predict smoking progression than initiation. The MRI appears valid and useful for future studies.
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Source: Addictive Behaviors - February 2, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: Braun S, Abad-Vivero EN, Mejía R, Barrientos I, Sargent JD, Thrasher JF Tags: Addict Behav Source Type: research