Article
Psychology, Clinical
Nancy C. Jao, Ralitza Gueorguieva, Brian Hitsman, Mehmet Sofuoglu
Summary: The study on the cognitive effects of menthol and nicotine among cigarette smokers showed that there were no significant differences between menthol and nonmenthol smokers in cognitive task performance, but high nicotine dose significantly improved accuracy in the Stroop task, and low menthol showed better performance in the Stroop task. Further research on the impact of different levels of menthol and nicotine in nicotine products may provide more insights into the role of menthol in smoking behavior.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Benjamin A. Cristol, Stephanie L. Clendennen, Emily T. Hebert, Melissa B. Harrell
Summary: This study compared symptoms of nicotine dependence among young adults who were exclusive past 30-day (P30D) users of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) versus exclusive P30D cigarette smokers. The results showed that young adults who used ENDS exhibited higher levels of nicotine dependence symptoms compared to cigarette smokers.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2024)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Anoop Sahota, Sonum Naidu, Adam Jacobi, Chiara Giannarelli, Mark Woodward, Zahi A. Fayad, Venkatesh Mani
Summary: The study found that young adult EC users, smokers, and nonsmokers did not show significant differences in vascular inflammation, but both traditional smokers and EC users had significantly higher carotid plaque burden compared to nonsmokers.
Article
Substance Abuse
Abigail S. Friedman, Michael F. Pesko
Summary: Higher ENDS taxes are associated with decreased use of ENDS but increased cigarette smoking among 18- to 25-year-olds in the United States, with reversed associations for cigarette taxes.
Article
Substance Abuse
Saul Shiffman, Douglas R. Oliveri, Nicholas Goldenson, Qiwei Liang, Ryan A. Black, Snigdha Mishra
Summary: This study suggests that switching from cigarettes to JUUL-brand ENDS can significantly reduce smokers' exposure to harmful constituents, and result in favorable differences in markers of inflammation, endothelial function, oxidative stress, and cardiovascular risk, as well as fewer respiratory symptoms.
NICOTINE & TOBACCO RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Melissa B. Harrell, Dale S. Mantey, Baojiang Chen, Steven H. Kelder, Jessica Barrington-Trimis
Summary: This study examined and compared trends in past 30-day cigarette smoking among US adolescents from 2002 to 2019, before and after the onset of the e-cigarette era in 2014. The findings suggest that the rate of decline in cigarette smoking prevalence among adolescents slowed down after the introduction of e-cigarettes in 2014, indicating a possible gateway effect between smoking and e-cigarette use at a population level.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Milly N. Kanobe, Bobbette A. Jones, Paul Nelson, Buddy G. Brown, Peter Chen, Patrudu Makena, Eckhardt Schmidt, John Darnell, John W. Caraway, G. L. Prasad, Brian Nordskog, Elaine K. Round
Summary: This study found that the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) significantly reduces exposure to toxicants compared to smoking, which may lead to reduced biological effects.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Michael Kotlyar, Ryan Shanley, Sheena R. Dufresne, Gretchen A. Corcoran, Dorothy K. Hatsukami
Summary: This pilot study examined the impact of restricting menthol cigarettes on current menthol smokers. It found that abstaining from menthol cigarettes led to lower smoking rates and levels of exhaled CO. Participants who abstained also reported higher motivation to quit and perceived effectiveness of quitting skills. The flavor of e-cigarettes provided did not significantly affect smoking behavior or CO levels. These findings suggest that banning menthol flavor in combustible cigarettes could enhance the harm reduction potential of e-cigarettes.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Neurosciences
Ginnie Ng, Sophia Attwells, Peter Selby, Laurie Zawertailo
Summary: The study found that the use of non-nicotinic e-cigarettes, with or without nicotine, can reduce cigarette cravings in dependent daily smokers, especially after exposure to smoking cues. This suggests that behavioral simulation of smoking, with or without nicotine, may be effective in reducing nicotine craving and potentially aiding in smoking reduction or cessation.
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sooyong Kim, Saul Shiffman, Mark A. Sembower
Summary: Smokers' beliefs about the relative risk of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) compared to cigarettes impact their acceptance and use of ENDS. Smokers who perceive ENDS as less harmful than cigarettes are more likely to adopt and completely switch to ENDS, and are less likely to revert to smoking among those who have switched.
Article
Substance Abuse
Jennifer L. Pearson, Yitong Zhou, Sabrina L. Smiley, Leslie F. Rubin, Emily Harvey, Brandon Koch, Raymond Niaura, David B. Abrams
Summary: Providing e-cigarettes to smokers who did not intend to quit reduced their cigarette smoking when using the e-cigarette more frequently, but this effect did not hold for menthol smokers. Older smokers and those who started smoking at a younger age rated e-cigarettes as less satisfying. Participants with higher satisfaction levels were more likely to continue using e-cigarettes at the 30-day follow-up.
NICOTINE & TOBACCO RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Maryam Elhabashy, Olivia A. Wackowski, Melissa Mercincavage, Raul Cruz-Cano, Melissa H. Abadi, Jenny E. Ozga, Cassandra A. Stanton, Julia Chen-Sankey
Summary: E-cigarette price promotions may influence young adult smokers to try or transition to e-cigarettes. This study found that receiving these promotions was associated with subsequent e-cigarette use among a group of young adult cigarette smokers.
ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Marina Epstein, Jennifer A. Bailey, Rick Kosterman, Isaac C. Rhew, Madeline Furlong, Sabrina Oesterle, Sean Esteban McCabe
Summary: A study of rural American youth found that the use of e-cigarettes among non-smoking young adults was strongly associated with subsequent combustible cigarette smoking, even after controlling for various risk factors.
Article
Substance Abuse
Leslie E. Sawyer, Thomas H. Brandon
Summary: The effects of a youth-targeted anti-vaping public service announcement (PSA), distributed by the FDA, on adult smokers were investigated. The results showed that exposure to the PSA resulted in more negative expectancies about e-cigarettes, increased perceived harmfulness, and reduced effectiveness of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation.
NICOTINE & TOBACCO RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Psychiatry
Paul Vanderkam, Audrey Bonneau, Sherazade Kinouani, Palina Dzeraviashka, Philippe Castera, Marc Besnier, Philippe Binder, Nicolas Doux, Nematollah Jaafari, Claire Lafay-Chebassier
Summary: This meta-analysis demonstrates the duration of effectiveness of nicotine electronic cigarettes compared to non-nicotine electronic cigarettes and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) in smoking cessation and reduction. Nicotine electronic cigarettes are more effective than NRT in smoking cessation and reduction, but there are uncertainties about the risks of its long-term use and its potential role in smoking, particularly among young people.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Hang Pham-Singer, Marie Onakomaiya, Allison Cuthel, Samantha De Leon, Sarah Shih, Su Chow, Donna Shelley
Summary: HHNYC project evaluated the impact of practice facilitation on cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment, and implemented a customer relationship management system (CRMS) to support quality improvement intervention, successful implementation also required a clear implementation plan and adoption process.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL QUALITY
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Carolyn A. Berry, Ann M. Nguyen, Allison M. Cuthel, Charles M. Cleland, Nina Siman, Hang Pham-Singer, Donna R. Shelley
Summary: This study assessed the fidelity of practice facilitation in improving the adoption of cardiovascular disease evidence-based guidelines in primary care practices. Results showed that almost all practices received at least the required number of PF visits, with facilitators spending an average of 26.3 hours per site. Most practices completed all Task List items, were educated on Chronic Care Model strategies, and received full coverage.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL QUALITY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Elyse R. Park, Caroline Chiles, Paul M. Cinciripini, Kristie L. Foley, Lisa M. Fucito, Jennifer S. Haas, Anne M. Joseph, Jamie S. Ostroff, Nancy A. Rigotti, Donna R. Shelley, Kathryn L. Taylor, Steven B. Zeliadt, Benjamin A. Toll
Summary: History teaches us to adapt and learn from crises to improve care and research outcomes. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated virtual research methods and provides an opportunity to evaluate cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment research.
Article
Primary Health Care
Leif Solberg, Anton Kuzel, Michael L. Parchman, Donna R. Shelley, W. Perry Dickinson, Theresa L. Walunas, Ann M. Nguyen, Lyle J. Fagnan, Samuel Cykert, Deborah J. Cohen, Bijal A. Balasubramanaian, Douglas Fernald, Leah Gordon, Abel Kho, Alex Krist, William Miller, Carolyn Berry, Daniel Duffy, Zsolt Nagykaldi
Summary: This study aimed to develop a taxonomy for external support interventions to improve communication and collaboration in practice change. The taxonomy includes domains such as conceptual models, support strategies, and types of change process, providing a comprehensive framework for documenting and characterizing external support interventions.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF FAMILY MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Mary Mitchell, Eric Hansen, Tuo-Yen Tseng, Mary Shen, Zachary Catanzarite, Dulce Cruz-Oliver, Lauren Parker, Amy Knowlton
Summary: Informal care from family and friends is crucial for the health and well-being of individuals living with HIV, but caregiver role strain can negatively impact their main relationships and health. Collaborative problem solving and shared medical decision-making can reduce caregiver role strain and improve the health outcomes of disadvantaged PLWH. Caregiving relationship-focused research and interventions are needed to support and sustain caregiving and health in disadvantaged African American communities.
AIDS CARE-PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIO-MEDICAL ASPECTS OF AIDS/HIV
(2022)
Article
Substance Abuse
Melissa Davey-Rothwell, Norah L. Crossnohere, Paige Hammond, Tuo-Yen Tseng, Marlesha Whittington, Karin Tobin, Carl Latkin, Amy Knowlton
Summary: Limited research has explored sex differences in the relationship between partner support and smoking cessation among minority low-income population. The study found that male smokers with partners who do not mind their smoking are less likely to try quitting, while female smokers with partners who express concern and encourage quitting are more likely to attempt to quit. Each type of partner support varied based on the type of partner - committed or casual.
TOBACCO PREVENTION & CESSATION
(2021)
Editorial Material
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ann Gottert, Dominick Shattuck, Julie Pulerwitz, Myra Betron, Courtney McLarnon, Jasmine Danette Wilkins, Tuo-Yen Tseng
Article
Education & Educational Research
Mary M. Mitchell, Tuo-Yen Tseng, Dulce Cruz-Oliver, Zachary Catanzarite, Eric Hansen, Amy R. Knowlton
Summary: This study found that family functioning and support network play an important role in the adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH). Current substance use and negative family conflict tactics predict lower ART adherence, while greater HIV disclosure to support network members predicts higher adherence.
AIDS EDUCATION AND PREVENTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alexandra Guttentag, Tuo-Yen Tseng, Donna Shelley, Thomas Kirchner
Summary: This study examines patterns of cigarette use among individuals using electronic cigarettes (ECs) as a substitute for combustible cigarettes (CCs) in order to reduce and quit smoking. The results show that higher readiness to quit smoking, prior successful quit attempts, and lower baseline CC consumption are associated with more successful CC reduction.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Mary M. Mitchell, Tuo-Yen Tseng, Leah H. Rubin, Dulce Cruz-Oliver, Zachary Catanzarite, Catherine A. Clair, David J. Moore, Amy R. Knowlton
Summary: Vulnerable persons living with HIV (PLWH) are at high risk of cognitive impairment and challenges accessing quality social support in later life. Impaired verbal fluency (VF), a cognitive domain linked to HIV, could impede social support associated with health and well-being for already vulnerable PLWH. Our study examined the structure of social support and its associations with VF among PLWH, finding that fewer support network members, greater negative interactions, and less positive interactions with network members were significantly associated with lower VF scores.
AIDS CARE-PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIO-MEDICAL ASPECTS OF AIDS/HIV
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tuo-Yen Tseng, Mary M. Mitchell, Geetanjali Chander, Carl Latkin, Caitlin Kennedy, Amy R. Knowlton
Summary: Chronic pain is common among individuals with HIV and substance use disorders, and it is often not adequately addressed. Patient-provider engagement is crucial in mitigating the impact of pain on substance use and promoting recovery in this population.
Article
Substance Abuse
Tuo-Yen Tseng, Kevin Welding, Belen Saenz-de-Miera, Graziele Grilo, Joanna E. Cohen
Summary: The sales volume of capsule cigarettes in the Mexican market has been increasing over the years, especially among young people. This trend raises concerns about public health threats and calls for enhanced regulations, including banning the use of descriptors or other product characteristics to increase appeal.
NICOTINE & TOBACCO RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Evan Gerber, Lillian Gelberg, Ethan Cowan, Tod Mijanovich, Donna Shelley, Rajneesh Gulati, Ian Wittman, Kelly M. Doran
Summary: The study uncovered that HIV patients in the emergency department have significantly higher social needs, particularly in terms of food insecurity and housing. This highlights the importance of considering their social needs in emergency department interventions for HIV patients.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amy R. Knowlton, Trang Q. Nguyen, Sarina Isenberg, Tuo-Yen Tseng, Zachary Catanzarite, Mary M. Mitchell, Dulce Cruz-Oliver
Summary: This study focuses on the health-related quality of life of unpaid caregivers of HIV patients, finding that caregiver quality of life is influenced by factors such as caregiver role ambivalence and caregiving-related stress. Interventions targeting interpersonal communication and support exchange between caregivers and care recipients may improve caregivers' quality of life and resilience.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Katharine Lawrence, Danissa Rodriguez, Dawn M. Feldthouse, Donna Shelley, Jonathan L. Yu, Hayley M. Belli, Javier Gonzalez, Sumaiya Tasneem, Jerlisa Fontaine, Lisa L. Groom, Son Luu, Yinxiang Wu, Kathleen M. McTigue, Bonny Rockette-Wagner, Devin M. Mann
Summary: This study aims to develop a theory-driven system to support patient engagement with digital diabetes prevention programs in order to improve patient engagement and health outcomes. The study will be conducted in multiple phases using a systematic user-centered design approach, with primary and secondary outcome variables measured to assess the effectiveness of the engagement system.
JMIR RESEARCH PROTOCOLS
(2021)