A5056025804- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Media Influence and Health
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Safety Warnings and Signage
- Climate Change Communication and Perception
- Noise Effects and Management
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Risk Perception and Management
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
Wake Forest University
2016-2025
Faculty of Public Health
2021
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2016
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
2016
NC Department of Health and Human Services
2016
University of Virginia
2004-2007
Objectives. We assessed the impact of trying electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) on future cigarette smoking in a sample smokers enrolled college. Methods. In this longitudinal study, first-semester college students at 7 colleges North Carolina and 4 Virginia completed baseline survey 5 follow-up surveys between fall 2010 2013. Current wave 6 was primary outcome. Participants (n = 271) reported current no history e-cigarette use. measured e-cigarettes each wave, defined as use past months....
Most studies have assessed use of "e-cigarettes" or "electronic cigarettes," potentially excluding new electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), such as e-hookahs and vape pens. Little is known about how adolescents young adults perceive ENDS if their perceptions vary by sub-type. We explored among these populations. Ten focus groups with 77 adults, ages 13–25, were conducted in spring 2014. Participants users susceptible nonusers novel tobacco products. Focus group transcripts coded for...
Abstract Objective: This study examined the association between restricting calories on intended drinking days and drunkenness frequency alcohol-related consequences among college students. Participants: Participants included a random sample of 4,271 undergraduate students from 10 universities. Methods: Students completed Web-based survey regarding their high-risk behaviors calorie restriction days. Results: Thirty-nine percent past 30-day drinkers reported they planned to drink alcohol,...
College smokers are often considered to be one homogenous group, those reporting smoking on at least of the past 30 days. However, considerable heterogeneity exists among college students who report current smoking. The aim this paper is characterize disparate patterns using latent class analysis (LCA).The sample consisted 1,102 past-month from 10 colleges in North Carolina completed a Web-based survey. LCA was used create homogeneous groups with similar defined by multiple indicators...
Use of hookah and little cigars/cigarillos (LCCs) is high among adolescents young adults. Although these products have health effects similar to cigarettes, adults believe them be safer. This study examined adolescent adult perceptions LCCs develop risk messages aimed at discouraging use users at-risk nonusers. Ten focus groups with 77 were conducted explore their about the perceived risks benefits LCC use. Participants other (non-cigarette) tobacco (n = 47) susceptible nonusers 30)....
To explore demographics, contextual factors, and health risk behaviors associated with nondaily smoking by college students.In fall 2005, a random sample of 4100 students completed an online survey.Of those surveyed, 29% reported current smoking; that 29%, 70% were smokers. Compared to daily smokers, smokers younger, African American (compared white), had mothers higher education, belonged Greek organizations, attended private (vs public) schools. Nondaily less likely have used illicit...
The passage of the 2009 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act has necessitated execution timely, innovative, policy-relevant tobacco control research to inform Food Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory messaging efforts. With recent dramatic changes product availability patterns use, nationally representative data on tobacco-related perceptions behaviors are vital, especially for vulnerable populations.
This paper identifies predictors of trial and current use, reasons for trying ceasing use electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) among young adults, with particular attention to former never smokers. Data are from a mail survey population-based sample adults aged 18 35 (N = 4740) in three U.S. metropolitan areas. Survey items assessed e-cigarettes, cigarette smoking status, e-cigarettes. Almost 23% reported 8.4% using them the past month. Current smokers were much more likely have tried...
Numerous epidemiological accounts suggest that waterpipe smoking (aka hookah, shisha, narghile) has become a global phenomenon, especially among youth. The alarming spread of and accumulating evidence its addictive harmful effects represent new threat in the fight to limit tobacco-related morbidity mortality. In response waterpipe's trends, major public health tobacco control organisations have started or are considering systematic collection data about monitor trends assess different...
Many cancer patients continue to smoke after diagnosis, increasing their risk for treatment complications, reduced efficacy, secondary cancers, and survival. Outpatient oncology providers may not be using the "teachable moment" of diagnosis provide smoking cessation assistance. PROVIDERS AND METHODS: Physicians midlevel (n = 74) who outpatient services completed an online survey regarding counseling behaviors, beliefs, perceived barriers. medical records 120 breast, lung, head neck, colon,...