A5088940194- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Media Influence and Health
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Youth Education and Societal Dynamics
- Sociology and Education Studies
- Mental Health via Writing
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Human Mobility and Location-Based Analysis
- Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods
- Obesity and Health Practices
Heidelberg University
2022-2025
University Hospital Heidelberg
2023-2025
Medizinische Fakultät Mannheim
2024
Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre
2024
University Medical Centre Mannheim
2023
Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research and Policy
2022
University of Edinburgh
2022
Background While e-cigarettes usually contain nicotine, their addictive potential is not yet fully understood. We hypothesized that if are addictive, users will experience typical symptoms of addiction. Objective The aim our study was to investigate whether and how e-cigarette report signs Methods identified 3 large German-language online forums via a systematic Google search. Based on netnographic approach, we used deductive content analysis relevant posts in these forums. Netnography has...
The addictive potential of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) remains to be fully understood. We identified patterns and correlates perceived addiction e-cigarettes addictiveness relative tobacco (relative addictiveness) in dual users as well exclusive e-cigarette users.
Abstract Background To reduce COVID-19 infection rates during the initial stages of pandemic, UK Government mandated a strict period restriction on freedom movement or ‘lockdown’. For young people, closure schools and higher education institutions social distancing rules may have been particularly challenging, coming at critical time in their lives for emotional development. This study explored people’s experiences Government’s response to pandemic related government messaging. Methods...
Abstract Introduction Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are considered a potential aid for smoking cessation. This study investigates the neurobiological mechanisms underlying motivational properties of e-cigarettes compared to tobacco and provides insights into their addictive implications Methods The included 47 daily e-cigarette users, majority whom were former smokers (n=43), 28 nicotine-naïve participants as controls. Among 32 individuals currently used exclusively, while 15 also...
Background Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have specific properties, such as their taste, vapor, or technicality, which might facilitate experiences of addiction. In this study, we aimed to investigate the subjective experience addictive potential e-cigarettes using qualitative methodology.
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Numerous studies have shown that e-cigarettes are addictive. For example, we previously showed users of e-cigarette online forums discuss experiences addiction in a netnographic analysis. However, it is unclear what makes addictive apart from nicotine. In focus group analysis, recently identified 3 unique features linked to addiction: the pleasant taste, unobtrusiveness, and unlimited usability e-cigarettes. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> This study aimed...
Numerous studies have shown that e-cigarettes are addictive. For example, we previously showed users of e-cigarette online forums discuss experiences addiction in a netnographic analysis. However, it is unclear what makes addictive apart from nicotine. In focus group analysis, recently identified 3 unique features linked to addiction: the pleasant taste, unobtrusiveness, and unlimited usability e-cigarettes.
Background Overweight in childhood is considered to be one of the most serious public health challenges. Many studies have investigated individual-level determinants children's body mass index (BMI), yet exploring at meso-level are sparse. The aim our study was examine how a sports focus early education and care (ECEC) centers moderates effect parental socio-economic position (SEP) on BMI. Methods We used data from German National Educational Panel Study included 1,891 children (955 boys 936...
Einleitung Ein zentraler Aspekt der Debatte über gesundheitliche Risiken E-Zigarette ist deren mögliches Abhängigkeitspotenzial. Im Rahmen interdisziplinären EVAPE-Studie untersuchten wir, wie E-Zigaretten-Nutzer:innen Abhängigkeit wahrnehmen.
Abstract Background Even though right-wing populist parties (RWPP) are increasingly influential in Europe, their position on public health has hardly been researched. I aimed to fill this research gap by focusing the case of FPÖ (Freiheitliche Partei Österreichs) and its opposition Austriás smoke-free policy. Understanding RWWP positions policy can help prevent detrimental influences making. Therefore, project investigate how framed Austria’s whether newspaper articles reflect these frames....