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The validity of self-reported smoking: a review and meta-analysis.

American Journal of Public Health · 1994 · Vol. 84(7) · pp. 1086–1093
Donald L. PatrickAllen CheadleD. C. ThompsonPaula DiehrThomas D. KoepsellSusan Kinne

Abstract

Self-reports of smoking are accurate in most studies. To improve accuracy, biochemical assessment, preferably with cotinine plasma, should be considered in intervention studies and student populations.

Smoking Behavior and CessationObesity, Physical Activity, DietSchool Health and Nursing EducationCotinineMedicineObservational studyMeta-analysisClinical psychologyEnvironmental healthPsychologyNicotineDemographyInternal medicine

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HumansSelf DisclosureSensitivity and SpecificitySmokingReproducibility of Results

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  • National Cancer Institute
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