Scientists and practitioners alike need reliable, valid measures of contextual factors that influence implementation. Yet, few existing demonstrate reliability or validity. To meet this need, we developed assessed the psychometric properties several constructs within Inner Setting domain Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR). We searched literature 7 (Culture Overall, Culture Stress, Effort, Climate, Learning Leadership Engagement, Available Resources). adapted items...

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) entered the US market in 2007 and, with little regulatory oversight, grew into a $2-billion-a-year industry by 2013. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported trend of increasing e-cigarette use among teens, rates doubling from 2011 to 2012. While several studies have documented that teens can do buy online, our knowledge, no yet examined age verification Internet tobacco vendors selling e-cigarettes.To estimate extent which minors...

For the first few years of vaping epidemic, to draw in smokers, tobacco industry provided disposable ‘try it and throw out’ cigalike electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), potentially driven by desire convince people try a new product that looked similar with low initial cost—about same as (or less than) pack cigarettes1; much than typical reusable e-cigarette starter kit. As became more widespread normative users moved into larger tank mod style e-cigarettes,2 there was need persuade...

Objectives. We tested the efficacy of a minimal intervention to create smoke-free homes in low-income households recruited through United Way Greater Atlanta 2-1-1, an information and referral system that connects callers local social services. Methods. conducted randomized controlled trial (n = 498) from June 2012 2013, with follow-up at 3 6 months. The consisted mailings 1 coaching call. Results. Participants were mostly smokers (79.7%), women (82.7%), African American (83.3%), not...

Objective: After the COVID-19 pandemic onset, several U.S. states passed legislation to begin or expand direct-to-consumer (DTC) alcohol home delivery. We examined changes in DTC use and associations between use, drinking patterns, negative consequences by different policies. Method: conducted a cross-sectional, retrospective survey of 5,360 adults who consumed (ages 21–62 years), using an online Qualtrics panel. Participants were recruited from 18 representing four policy groupings...

In Brief The Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network surveyed 282 cancer control planners to inform its efforts increase the use of evidence-based programs (EBPs; that have been scientifically tested successfully changed behavior). Respondents included from organizations in state Comprehensive coalitions as well other governmental nongovernmental community-based coalitions. provided information about personal organizational characteristics, their programs, attitudes toward EBPs,...

<h3>Objective</h3> To assess how easily minors can purchase cigarettes online and cigarette vendors' compliance with federal age/ID verification shipping regulations, North Carolina9s 2013 tobacco age law, prohibitions on the sale of non-menthol flavoured or those labelled advertised as 'light'. <h3>Methods</h3> In early 2014, 10 aged 14–17 attempted to by credit card electronic check from 68 popular internet vendors. <h3>Results</h3> Minors received 32.4% attempts, all delivered US Postal...

OBJECTIVES To determine whether minors can successfully purchase alcohol online and to examine age verification procedures at the points of order delivery. DESIGN A cross-sectional study evaluated underage attempts from 100 popular Internet vendors. SETTING The was conducted University North Carolina Chapel Hill, July 14-27, 2011. PARTICIPANTS Eight 18- 20-year-old individuals participated. OUTCOME MEASURES Rates successful sales use delivery were determined. RESULTS Of orders placed by...

Objective Identify the population of internet e-cigarette vendors (IEVs) and conduct content analyses their age verification, purchase delivery methods in 2013 2014. Methods We used multiple sources to identify IEV websites, primarily complex search algorithms scanning more than 180 million websites. In 2013, we manually screened 32 446 identifying 980 IEVs, selecting 281 most popular for analysis. This methodology yielded 31 239 websites screening 2014, 3096 with 283 selected Results The...

Abstract Reflecting their commitment to advancing health equity, the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network (CPCRN) established a Health Equity Workgroup identify distill guiding principles rooted in community-engaged participatory research (CBPR), social determinants of health, racial equity frameworks guide its collective work. The utilized multi-phase, consensus-building approach to: (1) recurrent themes frameworks; (2) capture perspectives on experiences with among CPCRN members...

There is growing concern that the Internet might become a source of tobacco products for minors. Although researchers have studied sales to minors at retail outlets more than decade, there are no published studies via Internet.To determine proportion cigarette vendors will sell cigarettes minors.Cross-sectional study conducted in April-July 2001. Under adult supervision, 4 adolescents aged 11 15 years attempted purchase 55 located 12 states. These made total 83 attempts, paying by credit...

To estimate the number and geographic location of web sites selling cigarettes in USA, to examine their sales marketing practices.Comprehensive searches were conducted using four keyword terms five popular internet search engines, supplemented by identified a news article. Over 1800 examined identify 88 cigarette vendors.Trained raters content each site standardised coding instrument assess location, presence warnings, products sold, promotional strategies.USA.Internet vendors located 23...

Most Internet vendors offer tax-free cigarettes making them cheaper than those sold at stores. This undermines the impact that higher prices have upon reducing consumption. tobacco sales violated taxation and youth access laws, which led to landmark voluntary agreements in 2005 with major credit card companies private shippers ban payment transactions shipments for all cigarette sales. Objective To assess whether these bans increased rate of Cigarette Vendors (ICVs) ceasing online sales,...

This study examined the extent to which delivery of minimal Smoke-Free Homes intervention by trained 2-1-1 information and referral specialists had an effect on adoption home smoking bans in low-income households. A randomized controlled trial was conducted among callers (n = 500) assigned control or conditions. collected baseline data delivered consisting 3 mailings 1 coaching call; university-based collectors follow-up interviews at 6 months post-baseline. Data were from June 2013 through...

Objective To identify the population of Internet e-cigarette vendors (IEVs) and conduct content analysis products sold IEVs’ promotional, claims pricing practices. Methods Multiple sources were used to IEV websites, primarily complex search algorithms scanning over 180 million websites. In 2013, 32 446 websites manually screened, identifying 980 IEVs, with 281 most popular selected for analysis. This methodology yielded 31 239 manual screening in 2014, 3096 283 Results While majority IEVs...

<h3>Background</h3> Replication of intervention research is reported infrequently, limiting what we know about external validity and generalisability. The Smoke Free Homes Program, a minimal intervention, increased home smoking bans by United Way 2-1-1 callers in randomised controlled trials Atlanta, Georgia North Carolina. <h3>Objective</h3> Test the programme9s generalisability-external different context. <h3>Methods</h3> A trial (n=508) English-speaking from smoking-discordant households...

The aim of this study was to assess the effect a creating smoke-free home (SFH) on cessation and reduction cigarette smoking low-income smokers. This secondary data analysis uses from participants who were originally recruited through 2-1-1 information referral call centers in Atlanta (Georgia, 2013), North Carolina (2014) Texas Gulf Coast (2015) across three randomized controlled trials testing an intervention aimed at SFHs, pooling 941 Participants reported adopting SFH more likely report...