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African Americans: West Indies
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The influence of depressive symptoms on smoking cessation was examined among 600 African American smokers who participated in a randomized, place bo-controlled trial of sustained-release bupropion hydrochloride. Depressive symptoms were assessed at baseline, at week 6 (end of treatment), and at 6-month follow-up. The study examined three separate questions: (a) Whether depressive symptom levels were related to smoking cessation, (b) whether bupropion was more effective for smokers who had higher depressive symptoms at baseline (i.e., a moderator model), and (c) whether changes in depressive symptoms would account for the efficacy of bupropion for smoking cessation (i.e., a mediator model). Depressive symptoms at baseline were not predictive of cessation; ... increases in depressive symptoms from baseline predicted reduced cessation at the end of treatment, and higher depressive symptoms at week 6 and month 6 were associated with a reduced likelihood of smoking cessation at those time points. The moderator model was not supported, but the mediation analyses indicated that alleviation of depressive symptoms partly accounted for bupropion-assisted smoking cessation at end of treatment. Results extend prior findings to African American smokers and suggest that clinicians consider increases in depressive symptoms after quitting rather than baseline depressive symptoms in predicting risk of treatment failure.
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Differences that clearly stand out with African Americans are greater desires for success and the ability to show it. African Americans are much more likely to advocate vehicles that express their individuality and success to family and friends. Latinos have a greater concern for the impact on the environment while ... exhibiting a greater desire to experience exhilarating driving and performance than others. Asian Americans have stronger demands for a balanced, complete vehicle performance and style that matches their lives.
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In keeping with West African custom, it is essential for parents and extended family members to welcome a man or woman's future partner and offer emotional support to the couple throughout their marriage. The bonding of the families begins when a man obtains formal permission to marry his prospective bride.
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GlobalHue conducted research that indicated young African-Americans were interested in obtaining skills essential to leading a productive life and achieving career success. Therefore, the approach positioned serving in the Navy as an investment in their future versus the fulfillment of a commitment.
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