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proximal In this context, proximal means closely related to or near a later behavior or outcome.

In this context, proximal means closely related to or near a later behavior or outcome. A proximal indicator is an early sign, such as susceptibility or intention, that is more immediate than the behavior itself.

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Drafting source: Akca Sumengen Aylin; Adekeye Olayemi T.; Cakir Gokce N.; Savaş Eyşan H.; Semerci Sahin Remziye; Mumba Mercy. Effectiveness of vaping prevention campaign messages on cognitive and behaviorally proximal outcomes among adolescents and young adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2026; DOI 10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1796793; article XML SHA-256 cd9989ea9d6a1237ac936fca93d7873826b32adfd024ec02766ce7ba6cb7542d. “Effectiveness of vaping prevention campaign messages on cognitive and behaviorally proximal outcomes among adolescents and young adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis” (10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1796793).
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