ArticleJournal of addictive diseases
Use and perceptions of menthol versus non-menthol cigarettes among pregnant women.
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- Impact of prepregnancy menthol cigarette use on smoking cessation across pregnancy and postpartum: a longitudinal analysis of the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study.Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco · 2026Article
- Integrative Review: Pregnant Women's Perception of Smoking Tobacco Risks During Pregnancy.Maternal and child health journal · 2026Review
- Menthol Cigarette Use in US Pregnancies: Prevalence, Racial and Ethnic Disparities, and Associated Characteristics from the 2010-2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH).Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco · 2025Article
- Characterizing the use, preferences, and perceptions of flavors in cigars in pregnant women.Journal of addictive diseasesArticle
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- Erratum issued
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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundMenthol cigarette use among women who smoke cigarettes during pregnancy is high, but little is known about the factors that contribute to preference for menthol cigarette use during pregnancy.
objectiveThis study investigated preferences, perceptions, and intentions to use menthol vs. non-menthol cigarettes in a sample of pregnant women.
methodsPregnant women (
resultsSixty-two participants endorsed cigarette smoking during pregnancy (85.5% smoked menthol cigarettes), and 94 participants reported lifetime use. Overall, menthol cigarettes were perceived as more likeable and smoother vs. non-menthol (
conclusionsMenthol may increase cigarettes appeal for pregnant women. Implications for regulation of menthol cigarettes are discussed. Future studies may investigate the role of sensory perception, marketing, and health education in influencing these factors.
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