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Abstract
Utilizing qualitative data analysis, this study focused on the attitudes, knowledge, and beliefs relating to smokeless tobacco (ST) as a reduced-risk cigarette substitute for smokers among focus groups from the general public and from the health profession. It revealed that there is a lack of awareness and understanding of ST products, which has a significant impact on overall perception of these products as acceptable substitutes. Regulatory actions regarding tobacco by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration should enhance consumers' access to accurate information about nicotine addiction and tobacco use.
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Dr. Rodu's research is supported by unrestricted grants from Swedish Match (Stockholm, Sweden), Reynolds American Inc. Services Company (Winston-Salem, NC), and Altria Client Services (Richmond, VA) to the University of Louisville. The terms of the grants ensure that the sponsors have no knowledge of specific research projects and thus had no scientific input or other influence with respect to the design and conduct of this project or the preparation of this manuscript. Dr. Rodu has no financial or other personal relationship with regard to the sponsors.