National Youth Smoking Cessation Survey (NYSCS)
The NYSCS aimed to examine smoking behaviours and quitting patterns among young people in the United States, focusing on factors that influence successful cessation. Beginning in 2003, the study recruited a nationally representative sample of over 2,500 individuals aged 16 to 24 years from all 50 states. Participants were followed over a two-year period, with over 1,200 selected for a 6-month follow-up, and around 1,400 participants completing the 24-month follow-up.
Study design
Cohort
Number of participants at first data collection
2,582 (participants)
Age at first data collection
16 - 24 years (participants)
Participant year of birth
1979 - 1987 (participants)
Participant sex
All
Representative sample at baseline?
The United States population of adolescents and young adults.
Sample features
Country
Year of first data collection
2003
Primary Institutions
Bi-Coastal Health Consultants (Industry, United States of America)
University at Buffalo (Academic, United States of America)
Westat (Industry, United States of America)
Profile paper DOI
Funders
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (Third Sector, United States of America)
Ongoing?
No
Data types collected
- Interview – phone
- None
- None
- None
Engagement
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