2024
Modification of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Among Adolescents and Young Adults.
Kong G, Lee J, Ouellette R, Morean M. Modification of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Among Adolescents and Young Adults. Pediatrics 2024, 154 PMID: 38881359, PMCID: PMC11211691, DOI: 10.1542/peds.2023-063984.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchElectronic nicotine delivery systemsNicotine e-liquidNicotine delivery systemsDisposable podsPerception of reduced harmE-liquidsDelivery systemYoung adultsNicotine vapingNicotineSocial mediaCannabisLogistic regressionAYAAssess awarenessWeb sitesSource of informationInformation sourcesPrevention effortsDisposable devicesVapingENDS usePotential harmAdolescentsAdolescents and Young Adults Use of Social Media and Following of e-Cigarette Influencers
Lee J, Ouellette R, Morean M, Kong G. Adolescents and Young Adults Use of Social Media and Following of e-Cigarette Influencers. Substance Use & Misuse 2024, 59: 1424-1430. PMID: 38755112, DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2024.2352620.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSocial media platformsE-cigarettesMedia platformsPast 30-day e-cigarette useE-cigarette use frequencyYoung adultsSocial media useSocial media influencersSocial media platformE-cigarette useFrequent useMedia useMedia influenceMedia platformSocial MediaAssociated with more frequent useTikTokTobacco regulatory policiesYoung adults' useBinomial logistic regressionPromote e-cigarettesUS National SurveyLogistic regressionAYAAdult use
2023
Including the term ‘tobacco-free nicotine’ in the nicotine addiction warning label mandated by the US Food and Drug Administration alters risk perceptions and use intentions
Morean M, Gueorguieva R, O'Malley S, Krishnan-Sarin S. Including the term ‘tobacco-free nicotine’ in the nicotine addiction warning label mandated by the US Food and Drug Administration alters risk perceptions and use intentions. Tobacco Control 2023, tc-2023-058133. PMID: 37898544, PMCID: PMC11055938, DOI: 10.1136/tc-2023-058133.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchWarning labelsParticipant characteristicsUS FoodMultivariable logistic regressionNicotine e-cigarettesPublic health impactAdministration altersMost harmAddictive chemicalNicotine productsNicotine addictionDrug AdministrationAnonymous online surveyE-cigarettesLogistic regressionNicotineYoung individualsVulnerable populationsHealth impactsFDAPublic healthRisk perceptionParticipantsSignificant interactionAddictiveness
2022
Curiosity, use, and perceptions of “tobacco-free nicotine” E-cigarettes among U.S. young adults
Camenga DR, Krishnan-Sarin S, Davis DR, Bold KW, Kong G, Morean ME. Curiosity, use, and perceptions of “tobacco-free nicotine” E-cigarettes among U.S. young adults. Preventive Medicine 2022, 164: 107296. PMID: 36216122, PMCID: PMC10010631, DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2022.107296.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTobacco-derived nicotineE-cigarettesYoung adultsU.S. young adultsMultinomial logistic regressionAdjusted modelOngoing surveillanceSame health risksLogistic regressionTobacco productsNicotineAdultsFree nicotineHealth risksYoung adults' perceptionsAdults' perceptionsSurvey questionsOnline surveyEase of access
2020
Association between preference for using alcohol beverage-named e-liquids and alcohol use among high school youth
Jackson A, Wu R, Kong G, Camenga D, Morean M, Simon P, Bold K, Haeny A, Krishnan-Sarin S. Association between preference for using alcohol beverage-named e-liquids and alcohol use among high school youth. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2020, 209: 107903. PMID: 32078976, PMCID: PMC7265357, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2020.107903.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol useE-cigarette usersPast month alcohol useE-liquid flavorsE-liquidsE-cigarettesMonth alcohol usePast monthPast-month binge drinkingPreference of alcoholAlcohol drinking statusAlcohol beveragesPast-month bingeDrinking statusMultinomial logistic regressionBinge drinkingLogistic regressionBingeAssociationAdolescent alcohol useAdolescentsMonthsLiquid flavorsConnecticut high schools
2016
Vaping to lose weight: Predictors of adult e-cigarette use for weight loss or control
Morean M, Wedel A. Vaping to lose weight: Predictors of adult e-cigarette use for weight loss or control. Addictive Behaviors 2016, 66: 55-59. PMID: 27875790, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2016.10.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsE-cigarette usersAdult e-cigarette usersE-cigarettesHistory of binge eatingTraditional cigarette smokersE-cigarette initiationWeight lossAssociated with anorexiaCurrent weight statusE-liquidsE-cigarette useCigarette smoking statusWeight loss motivationsBinary logistic regressionCigarette smokersWeight statusSmoking statusWeight managementE-liquid flavorsDiet strategiesVaping frequencyLogistic regressionBinge eatingNicotine contentPotential predictors