A5083097194- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Community Health and Development
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
University of Virginia
2017-2024
University of Virginia Cancer Center
2021-2024
Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center
2018-2022
Joint Base San Antonio
2017-2022
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
2015-2020
Lackland Independent School District
2020
Mayo Clinic
2020
National Cancer Institute
2020
University of Memphis
1986-2020
Beaver County Library System
2018
Abstract Introduction Mammographic density, a strong predictor for breast cancer incidence, may also worsen prognosis in women with cancer. This prospective analysis explored the effect of prediagnostic mammographic density among 607 cases diagnosed within Hawaii component Multiethnic Cohort (MEC). Methods Female MEC participants, aged ≥ 50 years at cohort entry, primary invasive cancer, and enrolled case-control study were part this analysis. At anthropometric demographic information was...
We characterized smokers who are likely to use electronic or "e-"cigarettes quit smoking.We obtained cross-sectional data in 2010-2012 from 1567 adult daily Hawaii using a paper-and-pencil survey. Analyses were conducted logistic regression.Of the participants, 13% reported having ever used e-cigarettes smoking. Smokers had them higher motivation quit, quitting self-efficacy, and longer recent duration than did other smokers. Age (odds ratio [OR] = 0.98; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.97,...
Those currently serving in the military constitute a vulnerable population given their high-risk status for substance use, and data suggest that veterans continue to engage significant use long after service ends. Recent research suggests separation transition from active duty civilian life may be critical terms of future functioning veteran. We sought explore prevalence, as well potential emotional distress among by retrospectively assessing during following examine possible changes over...
Journal Article Prevalence and Correlates of Tobacco Nicotine Containing Product Use in a Sample United States Air Force Trainees Get access Melissa A. Little, PhD, PhD 1Department Preventive Medicine, University Tennessee Health Science Center , Memphis, TN ; Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Karen J. Derefinko, Zoran Bursac, Jon O. Ebbert, MD, MD 2Department Primary Care Internal Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN Lauren Colvin, MS, MS Gerald W....
Despite the fact that betel-quid is one of most commonly used psychoactive substances worldwide and a major risk-factor for head-and-neck cancer incidence mortality globally, currently no standardized instrument available to assess reasons why individuals chew betel-quid. A measure chewing could help researchers clinicians develop prevention treatment strategies. In current study, we sought evaluate self-report assessing betel quid which contributes toward goal developing effective...
The present investigation was designed to determine the prevalence and types of dual poly-use tobacco products in US Air Force, as well characteristics factors associated with these types. We conducted a cross-sectional assessment tobacco-product use among 13,873 Force trainees from 2013 2014. included 10 different demographic environmental factors, such risk perceptions use, peer tobacco-company influences. Latent class analysis carried out poly-tobacco users. Tobacco-product reported by...
Abstract Background Adult smoking rates in the USA are highest economically depressed rural Appalachia. Pharmacist-delivered tobacco cessation support that incorporates medication therapy management (such as QuitAid intervention) is a promising approach to address this need. Methods Twenty-four adult smokers recruited between September and November 2021 through an independent pharmacy Appalachia were randomized non-blinded 2 × factorial design (1) pharmacist delivered intervention (yes vs....
Results from several recent cohort studies on smoking and breast cancer incidence mortality suggest that the burden of society is underestimated. We estimated fraction attributable to in Norwegian Women Cancer Study, a nationally representative prospective study. followed 130 053 women, aged 34–70 years, who completed baseline questionnaire between 1991 2007, through linkages national registries December 2012. used Cox proportional hazards models estimate hazard ratios (HRs) with 95%...
The current study examines the influence of contextual and provider-level factors on implementation fidelity a research-based substance abuse prevention program. Also, it investigates whether two factors, self-efficacy beliefs about value program, statistically moderate mediate effects provider training intervention fidelity.Using generalized mixed-linear modeling, we examine relationships between program provider-, organizational, community-level in sample 50 high school teachers from 43...
Introduction There is wide variability in the amount of weight gained when quitting smoking, but little known about key predictors gain. We examined impact body mass index (BMI) category and sociodemographic variables on post-cessation Materials Methods utilized National Health Nutrition Examination Survey data from five consecutive cycles collection 2003–2004 to 2011–2012 estimate gain by BMI among recent quitters (n = 654). analyzed their "current weight" "past year weight". also compared...
Background: The US military has historically higher tobacco use compared to civilians, and increases following enlistment. While the is vulnerable use, current surveillance of among this high-risk population lacking. Methods: Recently enlisted Airmen (N = 43,597) between 2013 2018 were asked about prior enlistment across ten products: (1) cigarettes/roll your own tobacco, (2) smokeless tobacco/snus, (3) cigars, cigarillos/little (4) hookah/pipe, (5) e-cigarettes. Results: Hookah/pipe own,...
While effective Brief Tobacco Interventions (BTIs) are available for cigarette smoking and smokeless tobacco, given the changing prevalence of tobacco nicotine containing products (TNCPs), there is a need interventions targeting broader range TNCPs (eg, cigarettes, electronic hookah). The purpose current investigation was to evaluate efficacy BTI, 40-minute intervention designed intervene on four in sample US military personnel during an 11-week period involuntary abstinence, reducing...
Objectives. To estimate county-level cigarette smoking prevalence in Virginia and examine use disparities by rurality, Appalachian status, social vulnerability. Methods. We used 2011–2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System proprietary data with geographical information to using small area estimation. the Centers for Disease Control Prevention’s vulnerability index quantify 2-sample statistical t test determine differences between counties rurality status. Results. The absolute...
<h3>Introduction</h3> Young adults in the military are aggressively targeted by tobacco companies and at high risk of use. Existing antismoking advertisements developed for general population might be effective educating young military. This study evaluated effects different themes existing on perceived harm intentions to use cigarettes other products among Air Force trainees. <h3>Methods</h3> In a pretest–post-test experiment, 782 Airmen were randomised view 1 6 conditions: anti-industry,...