2022
Relating individual differences in the reinforcing value of smoking and dependence severity to nicotine exposure levels in vulnerable populations
Browning K, DeSarno M, Davis D, Streck J, Bergeria C, Harfmann R, Parker M, Heil S, Sigmon S, Gaalema D, Tidey J, Lee D, Tetreault H, Higgins S. Relating individual differences in the reinforcing value of smoking and dependence severity to nicotine exposure levels in vulnerable populations. Preventive Medicine 2022, 165: 107312. PMID: 36272516, PMCID: PMC9986960, DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2022.107312.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNicotine exposure levelsValue of smokingCigarette purchase taskNicotine dependenceVulnerable populationsDependence severityPsychiatric conditionsSocioeconomic disadvantageCo-morbid psychiatric conditionsExposure levelsNicotine dependence severityCigarette smokingNicotine exposureSmoking Dependence MotivesFagerström TestSmokingBrief Wisconsin InventorySeverityDependence MotivesFTNDWisconsin InventoryConsiderable overlapPresent studyPopulation
2021
Examining Menthol Preference as a Correlate of Change in Cigarette Smoking Behavior over a One-Year Period
Davis D, Parker M, Delnevo C, Villanti A. Examining Menthol Preference as a Correlate of Change in Cigarette Smoking Behavior over a One-Year Period. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health 2021, 18: 10878. PMID: 34682624, PMCID: PMC8535481, DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182010878.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMenthol cigarette useRace/ethnicitySmoking behaviorCigarette useCigarette smokingCigarette smoking behaviorTobacco Use SupplementCurrent study's aimMenthol preferenceCigarette smokersHispanic smokersMenthol statusAdult smokersProspective survey dataMultinomial logistic regressionRepresentative cohortSmokingYounger ageOne-year periodStudy aimCorrelates of changeLogistic regressionSmokersOne-yearYoung adults
2019
Examining Age as a Potential Moderator of Response to Reduced Nicotine Content Cigarettes in Vulnerable Populations
Davis D, Parker M, Villanti A, Streck J, Priest J, Tidey J, Gaalema D, Sigmon S, Heil S, Higgins S. Examining Age as a Potential Moderator of Response to Reduced Nicotine Content Cigarettes in Vulnerable Populations. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2019, 21: s49-s55. PMID: 31867655, PMCID: PMC6939764, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntz134.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsReduced nicotine content cigarettesNicotine content cigarettesYoung adult smokersNicotine reduction policyContent cigarettesCraving/withdrawalAdult smokersCigarette smokingSmoking topographyYoung adultsAge groupsNicotine contentSubjective effectsSmoking-related health consequencesOlder adultsAddiction potentialOlder adult smokersHigh smoking prevalenceComorbid psychiatric conditionsOlder age groupsOverall population healthEffect of ageCigarette smokersSmoking prevalenceAcute effects
2017
Financial Incentives for Reducing Smoking and Promoting Other Health-Related Behavior Change in Vulnerable Populations
Higgins S, Davis D, Kurti A. Financial Incentives for Reducing Smoking and Promoting Other Health-Related Behavior Change in Vulnerable Populations. Policy Insights From The Behavioral And Brain Sciences 2017, 4: 33-40. DOI: 10.1177/2372732216683518.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUnhealthy behavior patternsBehavior change strategiesVulnerable populationsChronic diseasesHealth-related behavior changeSubstance use disordersHealth care costsCertain vulnerable populationsEffective behavior change strategiesBehavior changeCigarette smokingOther HealthCare costsSmokingMental illnessHealth disparitiesDiseaseFinancial incentivesPopulationHealthSame populationBehavior patternsIllnessDisparitiesDisadvantaged groups