A5017968746- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Gender, Feminism, and Media
- Youth Substance Use and School Attendance
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Parental Involvement in Education
- Resilience and Mental Health
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
2022-2025
OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center
2023-2025
Pediatrics and Genetics
2022-2024
George Washington University
2020-2023
Milken Institute
2020-2023
West Virginia University
2016-2020
Morgantown High School
2017-2020
The current study examined (1) changes in psychosocial adjustment among adolescents completing two surveys before COVID‐19 and those the final survey during (2) related risk/protective factors. Participants were 208 US ( M age = 15.09, SD 0.50, 48.8% female, 86.1% White; 40.9% COVID group) who completed longitudinal assessing factors (e.g., emotion regulation, well‐being pursuits). Only Wave 3 experienced increases depressive symptoms, negative affect, isolation decreases positive affect...
Introduction Nicotine pouches are gaining popularity, yet their marketing is understudied. Methods Using Numerator advertising data from January 2019 to September 2021 regarding three popular brands of nicotine pouch in the USA—Zyn (by Swedish Match, introduced USA July 2016), On! (Altria, August 2016) and Velo (RJ Reynolds, 2019)—we examined (1) general characteristics (eg, media type, year); (2) ad content (ie, headlines imagery themes); (3) prominent channels specific websites, magazines,...
Heated tobacco products (HTPs) have expanded globally. IQOS, a global HTP leader, was launched in Israel 2016 and the US 2019. To inform control efforts, it is critical to understand who likely use HTPs different countries with distinct regulatory marketing contexts. Thus, we conducted cross-sectional survey among adult (ages 18-45) online panelists (
1. Gholap VV, Kosmider L, Golshahi Halquist MS. Nicotine forms: why and how do they matter in nicotine delivery from electronic cigarettes? Expert Opin Drug Deliv. 2020;17(12):1727-1736. doi:10.1080/17425247.2020.1814736 CrossRef Google Scholar
Given the potential for increased substance use during COVID-19, we examined (1) young adults' changes in cigarette, e-cigarette, marijuana, and alcohol from pre- to COVID-19; (2) related risk/protective factors. These findings could inform intervention efforts aimed at curbing increases periods of societal stress.
Abstract Early childhood education contributes to improved school readiness but impacts on high remain unclear. This study estimates the effects of Tulsa, Oklahoma's universal pre‐K and Head Start programs through junior year (in 2018/2019; N = 2902; M age 16.52, SD .39; 48% female; 28% white, 34% Black, 27% Hispanic, 8% Native American). Propensity score weighted regressions suggest students who attended pre‐K, not Start, missed less school, were likely fail courses be retained in grade,...
Given that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorised reduced exposure messaging to be used in IQOS marketing, we examined: (1) ad content; (2) advertising media channels (3) changes efforts over time.
Abstract Introduction The emergence of heated tobacco products (HTPs) in the US marks a critical time for identifying those most likely to use, particularly among young adults. Aims and Methods We analyzed Fall 2019 data from longitudinal study adults (ages 18–34; n = 2375, Mage=24.66±4.68) 6 cities, 24.1% whom used cigarettes 32.7% e-cigarettes. assessed HTP awareness, sources, as well perceived risk, social acceptability, likelihood future use. Results In this sample, 9.7% (n 230) heard...
Given the global impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on mental and physical health, we examined young adults' changes in intimate relationship quality, alcohol use weight-related behaviors during COVID-19 their correlates (depressive symptoms, resilience, social context COVID-19-related factors). We analyzed data from a longitudinal study 1082 adults across six metropolitan areas (Mage = 24.76 ± 4.70; 51.8% female; 73.6% White 12.5% Hispanic), using multivariate linear regressions...
IQOS, the leading heated tobacco product globally, recently received 'reduced exposure' authorization from US Food and Drug Administration. Independent research focusing on IQOS marketing potential impact consumers' perceptions behavior, ultimately public health, is critical. The literature to date has underscored several concerns. First, Philip Morris's (PM's) distribution requires scrutiny, particularly given its innovative promotional strategies. For example, distributed via unique...
Given the changes in trends of cannabis use (e.g., product types), this study examined latent classes young adult and associations with use-related outcomes. We analyzed 2023 survey data among 4,031 US adults (Mage=26.29, 59.4% female, 19.0% Hispanic, 13.5% Black, 13.6% Asian). Among those reporting past-month (48.8%), class analysis (LCA) indicators included: days used (1–5; 6–20; 21–30), use/day (1; 2–4; ≥5), type usually (herb/flower; edibles; oils/vape; concentrates/other). Multivariable...
Objective: Expectancies play a critical role in cannabis use behavior and are influenced by sociodemographic intrapersonal factors. This study examined daily endorsement of positive negative expectancies using 28 days ecological momentary assessments (EMAs) relation to sociodemographics, mental health symptoms, disorder (CUD) among young adult cannabis-tobacco co-users. Method: Ninety-seven (ages 18-24) tobacco co-users reported on anxiety depressive possible CUD at baseline. During the...
Abstract Purpose Sexual minority young adults (SMYAs) residing in rural (vs. urban) areas report higher tobacco use rates. Less work has assessed associations of rural–urban residential movement/stability with SMYAs’ and factors driving these associations. Methods We analyzed 2023 survey data from 1082 US SMYAs (aged 18–34). Multivariable regressions controlling for sociodemographics examined of: (1) (urban stability, movement, stability [REF]) stress‐related (mental health symptoms,...
The point-of-sale (POS) is adapting to marketing restrictions, societal changes and the inclusion of new products, such as heated tobacco products (eg, Philip Morris International's (PMI) IQOS device HEETS sticks). We aimed assess (1) PMI's influences on IQOS/HEETS POS (2) implications legislation (POS display ban plain packaging) for retailers.
1. Cornelius ME, Wang TW, Jamal A, Loretan CG, Neff LJ. Tobacco Product Use Among Adults - United States, 2019. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2020;69(46):1736-1742. doi:10.15585/mmwr.mm6946a4 CrossRef Google Scholar