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Impact of more intense smoking parameters and flavor variety on toxicant levels in emissions of a Heated Tobacco Product. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 M Davigo,W N M Klerx,F J van Schooten,A Opperhuizen,A H V Remels,R Talhout
INTRODUCTION IQOS HEETS are promoted as reduced risk alternatives to cigarettes. Although some studies have investigated the chemical composition of HEETS emissions, little is known on whether toxicant levels in such emissions are affected by different puffing parameters and flavor varieties. This has important implications when assessing actual human exposure, since IQOS users develop a specific and
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Effects of combustible cigarettes and electronic nicotine delivery systems on the development and progression of chronic lung inflammation in mice. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Nikolina Kastratovic,Vladimir Markovic,Carl Randall Harrell,Aleksandar Arsenijevic,Milica Dimitrijevic Stojanovic,Valentin Djonov,Vladislav Volarevic
INTRODUCTION Although detrimental effects of combustible cigarettes (CCs) on the progression of lung inflammatory diseases are well known, changes in electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)-exposed lung-infiltrated immune cells are still unrevealed. METHODS The analysis of blood gas parameters, descriptive and quantitative histology of lung tissues, determination of serum cytokines, intracellular
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Non-cigarette tobacco use and stroke among West Africans: evidence from the SIREN study. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Adekunle Gregory Fakunle,Akinkunmi Paul Okekunle,Osahon Jeffery Asowata,Onoja Akpa,Fred S Sarfo,Albert Akpalu,Kolawole Wahab,Reginald Obiako,Morenikeji Komolafe,Lukman Owolabi,Godwin O Osaigbovo,Abiodun M Adeoye,Hemant K Tiwari,Ezinne O Uvere,Joshua Akinyemi,Carolyn Jenkins,Oyedunni Arulogun,Philip Ibinaiye,Lambert Appiah,Temilade Bello,Arti Singh,Joseph Yaria,Benedict Calys-Tagoe,Godwin Ogbole,Ijezie
INTRODUCTION Non-cigarette tobacco (NCT) represents a form of tobacco use with a misperceived significance in chronic disease events. Whether NCT use is sufficient to promote stroke events, especially among Africans, is yet to be understood. This study assessed the relationship between NCT use and stroke among indigenous Africans. METHODS A total of 7,617 respondents (NCT users: 41 vs. non-NCT: 7576)
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On the Importance of Evaluating Stress and Emotion in Nicotine and Tobacco Use Research. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Marc L Steinberg
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Nicotine Formulation Influences the Autonomic and Arrhythmogenic Effects of Electronic Cigarettes. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Cory Kucera,Anand Ramalingam,Shweta Srivastava,Aruni Bhatnagar,Alex P Carll
INTRODUCTION Evidence is mounting that electronic cigarette (e-cig) use induces cardiac sympathetic dominance and electrical dysfunction conducive to arrhythmias and dependent upon nicotine. A variety of nicotine types and concentrations are available in e-cigs, but their relative cardiovascular effects remain unclear. Here we examine how different nicotine forms (racemic, free-base, and salt) and
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Associations between self-reported sleep quality, fatigue severity, factors associated with successful cessation, and cessation beliefs among regular smokers. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Joe A Matthews,Hannah M Sallis,Maddy L Dyer,Ryan McConville,Hanna Isotalus,Angela S Attwood
BACKGROUND Smokers report poorer sleep than non-smokers and sleep quality deteriorates further during cessation, increasing risk of smoking relapse. Better understanding of the relationship between sleep and relapse-related outcomes could inform novel approaches to smoking cessation support. The aim of this study was to investigate same day associations of self-reported sleep quality and fatigue severity
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Relationships Between the Nicotine Metabolite Ratio (NMR) and Laboratory Assessments of Smoking Reinforcement and Craving Among Adults in a Smoking Cessation Trial. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Robert K Cooper,Martin C Mahoney,Stephen T Tiffany,Craig R Colder,Rachel F Tyndale,Larry W Hawk
INTRODUCTION People who metabolize nicotine more quickly are generally less successful at quitting smoking. However, the mechanisms that link individual differences in the nicotine metabolite ratio (NMR), a phenotypic biomarker of the rate of nicotine clearance, to smoking outcomes are unclear. We tested the hypotheses that higher NMR is associated with greater smoking reinforcement, general craving
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The Use of Packaging Descriptors in a Rapidly Growing Market for Capsule Cigarettes: Evidence From Mexico. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Tuo-Yen Tseng,Kevin Welding,Belen Saenz-de-Miera,Graziele Grilo,Joanna E Cohen
INTRODUCTION The global market for capsule cigarettes has grown rapidly, especially in Latin America. This research examined the sales trends and patterns as well as packaging characteristics of capsule cigarette in Mexico in recent years. METHODS National data on cigarette sales in Mexico between October 2018 and September 2021 licensed from NielsenIQ were supplemented with cigarette pack pictures
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Remote Carbon Monoxide Capture via REDCap: Evaluation of an Integrated Mobile Application. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Jennifer Dahne,Amy E Wahlquist,Erin A McClure,Noelle Natale,Matthew J Carpenter,Rachel L Tomko
INTRODUCTION To improve the feasibility of remote biochemical verification of smoking status, our team developed "COast", a mobile app integrated with REDCap that allows a research participant to complete self-report research assessments and provide a breath sample via the iCOQuit® Smokerlyzer® for the purposes of carbon monoxide (CO) testing. The aims of the present study were to examine: 1) the validity
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Discordant device/brand reporting among adolescents who used e-cigarettes in the National Youth Tobacco Survey. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Floe Foxon
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Folic acid ameliorates anxiety and depressive like behavior induced by nicotine withdrawal through restoration of behavioral and biochemical alterations in adolescent male rats. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Milkael Rezai Moghadam,Alireza Khoshrou,Samaneh Kakhki,Seyed Hossein Hosseini,Atefeh Shirinzadeh Feizabadi,Farimah Beheshti
INTRODUCTION The present study aimed to assess the efficacy of folic acid (FA) on withdrawal following nicotine (Nic) administration in adolescent male rats. METHODS Adolescent male rats were divided into two groups: 1) vehicle and 2)Nic (Nic-2mg/kg), and were under the treatment from 21 to 42 days of age. After that, they continued the experiment without treatment and returned to a regular diet, except
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Effects of Pictorial Health Warning Labels on Intention to Quit Waterpipe in Lebanon: A Mediation Analysis. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-11 Rime Jebai,Taghrid Asfar,Miguel Angel Cano,Rima Nakkash,Michael Schmidt,Wensong Wu,Zoran Bursac,Wasim Maziak
INTRODUCTION Pictorial health warning labels on waterpipe tobacco packages represent a better strategy for communicating the health risks associated with waterpipe use and promoting quit intention than text-only. However, the mechanism by which these warnings lead to higher intentions to quit remains unknown. This study explores how pictorial warnings vs. text-only induce higher quit intention among
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Comparison of Publications on Heated Tobacco Products With Conventional Cigarettes and Implied Desirability of the Products According to Tobacco Industry Affiliation: A Systematic Review. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-10 Harumitsu Suzuki,Naoki Aono,Yan Zhang,Kuniko Yuri,Maggy Audrey Murielle Bassole Epse Brou,Shigeki Takemura,Aya Higashiyama,Takahiro Tabuchi,Akira Fujiyoshi
INTRODUCTION Heated tobacco products (HTPs) have been advertised as "reduced-harm" tobacco products compared to conventional cigarettes (CC); however, no direct evidence supporting HTPs being desirable for human health exists. A previous systematic review reported that evidence on HTPs published in 2017 or earlier was primarily drawn from industry-related papers. We aimed to investigate whether tobacco
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A Patchy Prohibition: Product and flavor substitution after the FDA's prioritized enforcement policy on flavored e-cigarettes. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Mateusz Borowiecki,Yoonsang Kim,Sherry Emery
INTRODUCTION E-cigarettes have rapidly grown in use among US adolescents; in response, the FDA engaged in an "enforcement policy on banned e-cigarette flavors" ("enforcement action") for pod-based e-cigarettes in January 2020, which accounted for most US e-cigarette sales. No literature has yet examined long-term changes in e-cigarette sales patterns changed in relation to the FDA enforcement action
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Scalable surveillance of e-cigarette products on Instagram and TikTok using computer vision. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Julia Vassey,Chris J Kennedy,Ho-Chun Herbert Chang,Ashley S Smith,Jennifer B Unger
INTRODUCTION Instagram and TikTok, video-based social media platforms popular among adolescents, contain tobacco-related content despite the platforms' policies prohibiting substance-related posts. Prior research identified themes in e-cigarette-related social media posts using qualitative or text-based machine learning methods. We developed an image-based computer vision model to identify e-cigarette
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Identification and Characterization of Synthetic Nicotine Product Promotion and Sales on Instagram Using Natural Language Processing. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Neal A Shah,Zhuoran Li,Tiana McMann,Alec J Calac,Nicolette Le,Matthew C Nali,Raphael E Cuomo,Tim K Mackey
INTRODUCTION There has been a rapid proliferation of synthetic nicotine products in recent years, despite newly established regulatory authority and limited research into its health risks. Previous research has implicated social media platforms as an avenue for nicotine product unregulated sales. Yet, little is known about synthetic nicotine product content on social media. We utilized natural language
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Depression Severity Moderates Reward Learning Among Smokers with Current or Past Major Depressive Disorder in a Smoking Cessation Randomized Clinical Trial. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Jacqueline K Gollan,Gabrielle Liverant,Nancy C Jao,Kayla A Lord,Alexis E Whitton,Lee Hogarth,Erica Fox,Anna-Marika Bauer,Mackenzie Hosie Quinn,Diego A Pizzagalli,Frank T Leone,George D Papandonatos,Robert A Schnoll,Brian Hitsman
INTRODUCTION Behavioral and pharmacological smoking cessation treatments are hypothesized to increase patients' reward learning to reduce craving. Identifying changes in reward learning processes that support effective tobacco dependence interventions among smokers who experience depression may guide patients towards efficient treatment strategies. The objective was to investigate the extent to which
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Spanish-language tobacco-related posts on Twitter: content analysis. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Jon-Patrick Allem,Viviana Rodriguez,Monica Pattarroyo,Carla M Ramirez,Trista A Beard,Daniel Soto,Scott I Donaldson,Jennifer B Unger
INTRODUCTION Twitter data has been used to surveil public sentiment about tobacco products, however, most tobacco-related Twitter research has been conducted with English-language posts. There is a gap in the literature on tobacco-related discussions on Twitter in languages other than English. This study summarized tobacco-related discussions in Spanish on Twitter. METHODS A set of Spanish terms reflecting
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Introducing Quin: The design and development of a prototype chatbot to support smoking cessation. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-04 Hollie Bendotti,David Ireland,Sheleigh Lawler,David Oates,Coral Gartner,Henry Marshall
INTRODUCTION Chatbots emulate human-like interactions and may usefully provide on-demand access to tailored smoking cessation support. We have developed a prototype smartphone application-based smoking cessation chatbot, named Quin, grounded in real-world, evidence- and theory-based smoking cessation counselling sessions. METHOD Conversation topics and interactions in Quitline counselling sessions
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Letter to the Editor: Concerns about the safety of electronic cigarettes and recent amendments to Taiwan's tobacco control law. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 Lien-Chung Wei
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Seeing Through the Blind: Belief about Treatment Randomization and Smoking Cessation Outcome among People with Current or Past Major Depressive Disorder who Smoke in a Placebo-Controlled Trial of Varenicline. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 Robert Schnoll,E Paul Wileyto,Anna-Marika Bauer,Erica N Fox,Daniel Blumenthal,Mackenzie Hosie Quinn,Frank Leone,Mark D Huffman,Sadiya S Khan,Jacqueline K Gollan,George D Papandonatos,Brian Hitsman
INTRODUCTION Blinding participants to randomization is a cornerstone of science. However, participant beliefs about their allocation can influence outcomes. We examined blind integrity, the association between trial arm belief and cessation, and potential mechanisms linking treatment arm and treatment arm belief among people with major depressive disorder (MDD) who smoke receiving varenicline in a
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Real-life effectiveness of smoking cessation delivery modes: a comparison against telephone counselling and the role of individual characteristics and health conditions in quit success. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Nikita L Poole,Math J J M Candel,Marc C Willemsen,Floor A van den Brand
INTRODUCTION Professional behavioural counselling for smoking cessation can be delivered in many forms, which may not work equally well for everyone. We aim to explore in a real-world setting whether different delivery modes yield different rates of quit success and whether quit success varies based on gender, age, educational level and being treated for a health condition. METHODS We used monitoring
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Chemicals in cigarette flavor capsules from Guatemala and Mexico. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Sophia Mus,Inti Barrientos,Desirée Vidaña-Pérez,José Monzon,Joaquin Barnoya,Michelle K Page,Ashleigh C Block,Maciej L Goniewicz,Richard J O'Connor,James F Thrasher
BACKGROUND The global market share for cigarettes with flavor capsules has grown exponentially over the last decade, particularly in Latin America. When smoking, consumers crush a liquid capsule in the filter that flavors the smoke. Little is known about the chemical constituents of the liquids in capsules or their potential health risks. METHODS Based on consumer data and availability in Mexico and
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Implicit Theories of Smoking and Intention to Quit: A Serial Mediation Model. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-25 Qiumian Hong,Yanhui Liao,Ning Zhang
INTRODUCTION There is growing evidence that implicit theories of smoking-whether smokers perceive smoking behavior as malleable or fixed-are significant predictors of quitting intentions. The present study aims to investigate the underlying mechanisms of implicit theories on smoking in predicting smokers' intentions to quit. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study. We conducted multiple linear regression
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Associations of Sexual Orientation-Related Minority and Military Stressors with Past-Year Cigarette Use among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual (LGB) Veterans. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-25 Raymond A Ruiz,Keren Lehavot,Jaimee L Heffner,Christine M Kava,India J Ornelas
INTRODUCTION Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals and Veterans are more likely to report current smoking than the general adult population in the United States. The Minority Stress Model may explain the high prevalence of cigarette smoking among LGB individuals, who experience unique interpersonal (e.g., discrimination) and intrapersonal (e.g., identity concealment) stressors related to their
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Heme metabolism mediates the effects of smoking on gut microbiome. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Jingjing Li,Zhongli Yang,Wenji Yuan,Zhiwei Bao,Ming D Li
INTRODUCTION The number of smokers worldwide increased greatly during the past decades and reached 1.14 billion in 2019, becoming a leading risk factor for human health. Tobacco smoking has wide effects on human genetics, epigenetics, transcriptome, and gut microbiome. Although many studies have revealed effects of smoking on host transcriptome, research on the relationship among smoking, host gene
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The natural trajectory of smoking cessation among cancer patients who want to quit "on their own": A mixed-methods, longitudinal study. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Tia Borger,Abigayle R Feather,Kathleen E Wakeman,William Bowling,Jessica L Burris
INTRODUCTION Many cancer patients who smoke cigarettes want to quit. Unfortunately, many of these cancer patients prefer to quit without the aid of pharmacotherapy or behavioral counseling. The teachable moment of cancer diagnosis might still position these cancer patients to make meaningful changes in their smoking behavior, but no study has documented the trajectory of smoking cessation outcomes
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Prioritizing common terminology and measures to advance research on oral nicotine product use. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Mary Hrywna,Jenny E Ozga,Cassandra A Stanton,Benjamin W Chaffee,Cristine D Delnevo,Lisa M Fucito,Sairam V Jabba,Meghan E Morean,Alayna P Tackett
This commentary calls for consistent measurement of oral nicotine product use by the scientific community, recommends specific measures where possible, and emphasizes areas in need of further research. We hope to expedite the use of consistent measures of oral nicotine product use so that this area of tobacco research can advance quickly.
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A Comparison of Measured Airborne and Self-Reported Secondhand Smoke Exposure in the MADRES Pregnancy Cohort Study. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Karl O'Sharkey,Yan Xu,Jane Cabison,Marisela Rosales,Thomas Chavez,Mark Johnson,Tingyu Yang,Seung-Hyun Cho,Ryan Chartier,Deborah Lerner,Nathana Lurvey,Claudia M Toledo Corral,Myles Cockburn,Meredith Franklin,Shohreh F Farzan,Theresa M Bastain,Carrie V Breton,Rima Habre
INTRODUCTION Secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure during pregnancy is linked to adverse birth outcomes, such as low birth weight and preterm birth. While questionnaires are commonly used to assess SHS exposure, their ability to capture true exposure can vary, making it difficult for researchers to harmonize SHS measures. This study aimed to compare self-reported SHS exposure with measurements of airborne
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Comparing Adult Smokers who Switched to JUUL vs Continuing Smokers: Biomarkers of Exposure and of Potential Harm and Respiratory Symptoms. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-14 Saul Shiffman,Douglas R Oliveri,Nicholas I Goldenson,Qiwei Liang,Ryan A Black,Snigdha Mishra
OBJECTIVES Real-world evidence on exposure to harmful and potentially harmful constituents (HPHCs) and on biological effects in cigarette smokers who switch to electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) can inform the health effects of switching. METHODS This cross-sectional, observational study assessed adults who had smoked ≥10 cigarettes/day for ≥10 years, comparing 124 continuing cigarette smokers
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'If you just tell me you're 18, I'll still sell to you': A qualitative study of underage tobacco product purchasing experiences in a Tobacco 21 compliance study. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-13 Tyler A West,Josephine Awadalla,Christopher Ackerman,Mahdi Sesay,Mary Hrywna,Daniel P Giovenco,Amanda Y Kong,Joseph G L Lee
BACKGROUND Tens of thousands of underage tobacco buy attempts are conducted each year for research, compliance, and public health surveillance. However, little research has qualitatively examined the perceptions and experiences of underage buyers participating in these programs. We sought to understand underage buyers' experiences and gather recommendations for protocol improvements. METHODS We conducted
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An Evaluation of the Contextual Factors Associated with the Use of Either Tobacco or Electronic Cigarettes in Individuals who Dual Use. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-13 Jennifer M Betts,Ashley N Dowd,Courtney Motschman,Stephen T Tiffany
INTRODUCTION Little is known about patterns of dual use of tobacco and electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), especially regarding the factors that lead people to choose either product in particular situations. Identifying contextual factors that are associated with product use would enhance understanding of the maintenance of dual product use. METHODS Individuals who dual use (N=102) completed ecological
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Perceived effectiveness of cigar warnings in discouraging blunt use. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Sarah D Kowitt,Adam O Goldstein,Jennifer Cornacchione Ross,Sonia A Clark,Jarman L Kristen,Paschal Sheeran,James F Thrasher,Leah M Ranney
INTRODUCTION Many people remove the tobacco leaf from cigars and replace it with cannabis (i.e., blunts), but few studies have examined whether messages about the risks of cigars, like warnings on cigar packages, can affect blunt use. METHODS Participants were 438 US adults who reported past 30-day cigar use and ever blunt use, recruited from a probability-based national panel to take an online survey
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`Awareness and perceptions of FDA's JUUL Marketing Denial Order:A national study of US adolescents. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Alissa Rams,Sarah Kowitt,Caroline Ritchie,Erin L Sutfin,Paschal Sheeran,Seth M Noar
PURPOSE We examined awareness and perceptions of the US FDA JUUL marketing denial order (MDO) that occurred in June 2022 among a nationally representative sample of US adolescents. METHODS Data were collected in August 2022 via an online survey (n=1,603). Adolescents were asked whether they had heard about the JUUL MDO, and, if yes, where they heard the news. Those who had heard were asked about the
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Examining the peer-reviewed literature on tobacco-related social media data: scoping review. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Scott I Donaldson,Allison Dormanesh,Anuja Majmundar,Cindy Pérez,Heather Lopez,Megan Saghian,Trista A Beard,Jennifer B Unger,Jon-Patrick Allem
INTRODUCTION Tobacco researchers have used social media data to examine tobacco industry marketing practices (e.g., influencers), and to document user experience with tobacco products. This study summarized the literature that analyzed tobacco-related social media data, including domain, social media platform, tobacco product type, and themes of findings, among other variables. METHODS PubMed, PsycINFO
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Oral Nicotine Gum Discussions On Twitter: Content Analysis. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-04 Artur Galimov,Matthew G Kirkpatrick,Julia Vassey,Ellen Galstyan,Ashley Smith,Jon-Patrick Allem,Jennifer B Unger
BACKGROUND Oral nicotine gum such as LUCY, which come in colorful packaging, mimicking traditional chewing gum, are becoming popular. Many brands of gum have not been approved by the FDA for smoking cessation. This study examined public discourse about, including sentiment toward, oral nicotine gum on Twitter. METHODS We used Twitter's Streaming Application Programming Interface to collect data from
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Effects of Modified Risk Tobacco Product Claims on Consumer Responses. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-04 Andrew B Seidenberg,Marcella H Boynton,Noel T Brewer,Allison J Lazard,Paschal Sheeran,Kurt M Ribisl
BACKGROUND US tobacco manufacturers can seek authorization from FDA to market products using modified risk tobacco product (MRTP) claims. To inform regulatory decisions, we examined the impact of MRTP claim specificity and content, including whether the claims produced halo effects (i.e., inferring health benefits beyond what is stated). METHODS Participants were 3,161 US adult cigarette smokers. Using
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Assessing causality between second-hand smoking and potentially associated diseases in multiple systems: A two-sample Mendelian randomization study. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-03 Shilin Wang,Peiwen Yang,Hao Liu,Zhiwen Wang,Poyi Hu,Ping Ye,Jiahong Xia,Shu Chen
INTRODUCTION The global disease burden may be exacerbated by exposure to passive smoking (SHS), with the workplace being a primary location for such exposure. Numerous epidemiological studies have identified SHS as a risk factor for diseases affecting various systems, including cardiovascular, respiratory, immune, endocrine, and nervous systems. The conventional observational study has certain methodological
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Exposure to and appeal of tobacco ads and displays in China: a qualitative exploration of Chinese youth perceptions. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-03 Hannah E Barker,Lauren Czaplicki,Yuxian Cui,Rachel Shen,Qinghua Nian,Marn Xie,Joanna E Cohen
INTRODUCTION Adolescents are uniquely vulnerable to nicotine addiction, and smoking is common among male adolescents in China. Although China implemented a ban on cigarette and e-cigarette advertising in public places, Chinese youth remain exposed to this marketing, which may contribute to future use. METHODS From December 2021-January 2022, we conducted 20 online focus group discussions with 119 adolescents
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The challenges of tobacco fiscal policy implementation in Mexico from the perspective of key actors. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-02 Florence L Théodore,Livia Roxana González-Ángeles,Luz Myriam Reynales-Shigematsu,Belen Saenz-de-Miera,Erick Antonio-Ochoa,Blanca Llorente
INTRODUCTION Raising tobacco taxes is considered the most effective strategy to avoid smoking initiation and discourage its use, especially among vulnerable groups. However, few low- and middle-income countries have adopted high tobacco taxes. Raising taxes is, therefore, an opportunity to strengthen and accelerate tobacco control. The objective of this study is to analyze the barriers and facilitators
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Partner-Involved Financial Incentives for Smoking Cessation in Dual Smoker Couples: A Randomized Pilot Trial. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-24 Michelle R vanDellen,Julian W C Wright,Bokai Zhao,Caleigh Cullinan,Steven R H Beach,Ye Shen,Lee Ann B Haskins,William M Schiavone,James M MacKillop
INTRODUCTION Members of dual-smoker couples (in which both partners smoke) are unlikely to try to quit smoking and are likely to relapse if they do make an attempt. The purpose of this study was to investigate the feasibility, tolerability, and preliminary outcomes of dyadic adaptations of financial incentive treatments to promote smoking cessation in dual-smoker couples. METHODS We enrolled 95 dual-smoker
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Evaluation on the sex-specific association between cigarette smoke exposure and inflammation markers - C-reactive protein and white blood cell count. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-24 Dong-Hee Koh,Sangjun Choi,Ju-Hyun Park,Sang-Gil Lee,Hwan-Cheol Kim,Inah Kim,Dong-Uk Park
INTRODUCTION Cigarette smoke increases peripheral white blood cell (WBC) count. However, the dose-dependent association between smoking and C-reactive protein (CRP), an important inflammatory marker, has been reported inconsistent. Here, we evaluated the associations between smoking and CRP using both smoking questionnaires and urine cotinine as exposure markers. METHODS The Korea National Health and
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Tobacco Industry "Transformation"-The Current State of Play. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Sarah Hill,Michael Chaiton,Richard Edwards
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Identifying Novel Motivation Phase-Specific Cessation Targets for Youth Experiencing Homelessness in the USA. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-19 Julianna M Nemeth,Allison M Glasser,Joseph Macisco,Alice Hinton,Amy Wermert,Joanne G Patterson,Ana Sucaldito,Carra Gilson,Hannah Kemble,Ellen Garbsch,Jacob Caponi
INTRODUCTION Of youth experiencing homelessness (YEH; 14-24 years old), 70%+ smoke combusted, commercial tobacco. Though many have tried to quit, most use ineffective methods. Drop-in centers for YEH are opportune places to link YEH to evidence-based treatment. Using the Phase-Based Model (PBM) to Cessation Research, the aim of this study was to identify "Motivation" phase-specific challenges impacting
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A Critical Review of E-Cigarette Regulation in China: Challenges and Prospects for Youth Prevention and Tobacco Control. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-18 Jiayi Jiang,Zexing Zheng
INTRODUCTION The increasing popularity of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) has led to the emergence of public health concerns, particularly among the youth. As a major producer and exporter of e-cigarettes, China has faced public health challenges in regulating the unregulated e-cigarette industry. AIMS AND METHODS This study aims to evaluate the regulatory development of e-cigarettes in China
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Examining tobacco-related social media research in government policy documents: systematic review. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-15 Trista A Beard,Scott I Donaldson,Jennifer B Unger,Jon-Patrick Allem
BACKGROUND Social media data has been used to describe tobacco industry marketing practices, user experiences with tobacco, and youth-oriented pro-tobacco content. OBJECTIVE Examine the extent to which tobacco-related social media research is cited in government policy documents. SEARCH METHODS Peer-reviewed tobacco-related social media studies were searched for on Web of Science, PubMed, and other
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A Cross-Sectional Survey on Oral Nicotine Pouches: Characterizing Use-Motives, Topography, Dependence Levels, and Adverse Events. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-15 Ashley N Dowd,Johannes Thrul,Lauren Czaplicki,Ryan D Kennedy,Meghan B Moran,Tory R Spindle
INTRODUCTION Oral nicotine pouches (ONPs) contain a crystalized nicotine powder instead of tobacco leaves. ONPs come in a variety of flavors and are often marketed as "tobacco-free," but research on ONP use-motivations and related experiences is limited. METHODS This cross-sectional web-based survey collected self-report data on ONP use-characteristics (e.g., frequency), brands and flavors used, use-motivations
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Hosting the Tobacco Industry Supply Chain and Political Interference. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Rosemary Hiscock,Hala Alaouie,Britta K Matthes,John Mehegan,Michael J Bloomfield
INTRODUCTION We found no comprehensive studies on the location of transnational tobacco and leaf company (TTLC) subsidiaries (business entities they control) or the consequences of their presence on health policy. AIMS AND METHODS Here we assess (1) the global reach of TTLCs by mapping their tobacco growing and manufacturing subsidiaries and (2) the relationship between in-country presence of the tobacco
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Philip Morris International's Formula 1 Sponsorship-Linked Marketing: Transformation From Marlboro to Mission Winnow. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Timothy Dewhirst,Wonkyong Beth Lee,Lauren Czaplicki
INTRODUCTION Transformation describes a dramatic modification in appearance or character. Philip Morris International (PMI)'s sponsorship-linked marketing of Formula 1 auto racing is illustrative of transformation. The company's flagship cigarette brand, Marlboro has been replaced as the identified partner by their newly developed brand, Mission Winnow. This study examines the tobacco company's marketing
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The Association Between the License Fee Increase and The Density of Tobacco Retailers in California - A Segmented Interrupted Time Series Analysis by Income and Race/Ethnicity. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-13 Yanyun He,Qian Yang,Bo Lu,Ce Shang
INTRODUCTION On May 9, 2016, the State of California passed a law to increase the licensing fee for tobacco retailers from a one-time-only fee of $100 to an annual fee of $265, effective on June 9, 2016. This study investigates the association between this fee increase and retailer densities by neighborhood income and race/ethnicity characteristics. METHODS We obtained quarterly data on the number
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Exploring the bidirectional causal pathways between smoking behaviours and headache: A Mendelian randomisation study. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-13 Katherine Lloyd,Sean Harrison,Hannah M Sallis,George Davey Smith,Marcus R Munafò,Robyn E Wootton
INTRODUCTION Although observational data suggests a relationship between headache and smoking, there remain questions about causality. Smoking may increase headache risk, individuals may smoke to alleviate headaches, or smoking and headache may share common risk factors. Mendelian randomisation (MR) is a method that uses genetic variants as instruments for making causal inferences about an exposure
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Youth Exposure and Response to the FDA Health Warning Label on Electronic Cigarettes Packaging: Policy Implications. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-09 Taghrid Asfar,Olusanya J Oluwole,Yue Pan,Alejandra Casas,Adriana Maite Hernandez Garayua,Michael Schmidt,Seth M Noar
INTRODUCTION Youth represent a high-priority group for e-cigarette health communication. This study examined youth exposure to the FDA e-cigarette warning label over four years and its association with change in youth harm perception and intention. METHODS We pooled data from the 2018-2021 National Youth Tobacco Survey (age 10-17; n=67,159). Participants were divided into four groups: never users (58
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Correction to: Should nicotine replacement therapy be provided free of charge? Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-07
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Improving Prediction of Tobacco Use Over Time: Findings from Waves 1-4 of the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-06 Sarah D Mills,Yu Zhang,Christopher A Wiesen,Kristen Hassmiller Lich
INTRODUCTION First-order Markov models assume future tobacco use behavior is dependent on current tobacco use and are often used to characterize patterns of tobacco use over time. Higher-order Markov models that assume future behavior is dependent on current and prior tobacco use may better estimate patterns of tobacco use. This study compared Markov models of different orders to examine whether incorporating
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Creating a Virtuous Circle for Population Tobacco Control Interventions and Research. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-04 Richard Edwards
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Cost-Effectiveness of Four Tobacco Control Interventions in Mongolia. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-04 Ariuntuya Tuvdendorj,Talitha Feenstra,Erik Buskens
INTRODUCTION The aim of this study is to quantify the cost-effectiveness of four tobacco control interventions: Tobacco taxation, mass media campaigns, school programs, and cessation support, and to illustrate how available evaluation tools can be adapted to the local setting. AIMS AND METHODS We used the dynamic population health modeling-health impact assessment tool to project the future smoking
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Changes in Sales of Vaping Products and Cigarettes Associated with the New York State Flavored Vaping Product Sales Restriction. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-02 Elizabeth M Brown,Todd Rogers,James G Spinks,Doris Gammon,James Nonnemaker,Matthew C Farrelly
INTRODUCTION New York (NY) implemented a statewide restriction on the retail sale of flavored vaping products to reduce availability of vaping products having youth-appealing flavors in 2020. We assessed the intended effects of the NY law on sales of flavored vaping products and explored whether policy implementation had unintended effects on consumer behavior by evaluating policy-associated changes
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How Do Active and Passive Cigarette Smokers in Iran Evaluate Their Health? A Sex-Specific Analysis on the Full-Spectrum of Quality of Life. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-31 Leila Cheraghi,Mahdieh Niknam,Hasti Masihay-Akbar,Fereidoun Azizi,Parisa Amiri
INTRODUCTION This study aimed to determine the sex-specific effects of active and passive cigarette smoking on the full spectrum of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among a sizeable adult population. METHODS This study was conducted within the Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study (TLGS) framework. Participants included 7478 adults in the last examination of the TLGS. We used a quantile regression model
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Smoking dependence, time-discounting, and sustained cessation behavior: A longitudinal study of predominantly light smokers. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Belen Saenz-de-Miera,Victoria C Lambert,Brian Chen,Katia Gallegos-Carrillo,Inti Barrientos-Gutierrez,Arillo-Santillán Edna,James F Thrasher
INTRODUCTION This study aimed to assess whether two established psychosocial predictors of smoking abstinence, nicotine dependence and time discounting, also apply to a population of predominantly cigarette light smokers, which is the dominant pattern of smoking in countries like Mexico. Relatively infrequent smoking is increasingly prevalent, yet still harmful, making it important to understand the
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A systematic review of qualitative studies on factors associated with smoking cessation among adolescents and young adults. Nicotine Tob. Res. (IF 4.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Sarah Bitar,Magali Collonnaz,Jennifer O'Loughlin,Yan Kestens,Laetitia Ricci,Hervé Martini,Nelly Agrinier,Laetitia Minary
OBJECTIVE To summarize findings from qualitative studies on factors associated with smoking cessation among adolescents and young adults. DATA SOURCES We searched Pubmed, Psychinfo, CINAHL, Embase, Web of Science, and SCOPUS databases, as well as reference lists, for peer-reviewed articles published in English or French between January 1, 2000, and November 18, 2020. We used keywords such as adolescents