2024
Sources of exposure to non-tobacco nicotine electronic nicotine delivery systems and associations with susceptibility to use and use behaviors among young adults in the United States
Li W, Kong G, Davis D, Bold K, Krishnan-Sarin S, Camenga D, Morean M. Sources of exposure to non-tobacco nicotine electronic nicotine delivery systems and associations with susceptibility to use and use behaviors among young adults in the United States. PLOS ONE 2024, 19: e0299533. PMID: 38718067, PMCID: PMC11078344, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0299533.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElectronic nicotine delivery systemsAssociated with greater oddsNicotine delivery systemsGreater oddsYoung adultsTobacco product useTobacco-free nicotineDelivery systemLifetime useENDS usePast-monthExamined associationsNicotineSocial mediaPrevention effortsOddsAdultsSusceptibilityAnalyzed online survey dataStreaming platformsExposure
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
Effects of Reduced Nicotine Content Cigarettes on Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide and Self-Reported Respiratory Health Outcomes Among Smokers With Psychiatric Conditions or Socioeconomic Disadvantage
Oliver A, DeSarno M, Irvin C, Kaminsky D, Tidey J, Sigmon S, Heil S, Gaalema D, Lee D, Bunn J, Davis D, Streck J, Gallagher T, Higgins S. Effects of Reduced Nicotine Content Cigarettes on Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide and Self-Reported Respiratory Health Outcomes Among Smokers With Psychiatric Conditions or Socioeconomic Disadvantage. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2021, 24: 135-140. PMID: 34255068, PMCID: PMC8826384, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntab145.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpioid use disorderRespiratory health questionnaireFeNO levelsAffective disordersSocioeconomic disadvantageContent cigarettesEpithelial healthHealth outcomesSignificant dose-related changesReduced nicotine content cigarettesNicotine contentNitric oxideAssociations of FeNOHealthy respiratory systemHigher FeNO levelsSmoking-related decreaseSmoking-related reductionRespiratory health outcomesDose-related changesCigarette nicotine contentNicotine content cigarettesAdverse health outcomesAdult daily smokersCombustible tobacco useFeNO changes
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 effectsExamining effects of unit price on preference for reduced nicotine content cigarettes and smoking rate
Davis D, DeSarno M, Bergeria C, Streck J, Tidey J, Sigmon S, Heil S, Gaalema D, Stitzer M, Higgins S. Examining effects of unit price on preference for reduced nicotine content cigarettes and smoking rate. Preventive Medicine 2019, 128: 105823. PMID: 31470023, PMCID: PMC6879848, DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2019.105823.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNicotine content cigarettesReduced nicotine content cigarettesContent cigarettesSmoking ratesVulnerable populationsLower smoking ratesNormal nicotine content cigarettesNicotine contentCigarette preferenceSmoking reductionDaily smokersDoseMultisite studyCondition 2CigarettesCondition 1Tobacco regulationPresent studyBinomial testSmokersSmokingPopulationNicotine
2018
Impact of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Health Disparities Network’s Scholarship on Professional Development of Its Recipients
Davis D, Hickman N, Choi K, Robinson C, Patten C, Fagan P, Okuyemi K, Nahvi S. Impact of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Health Disparities Network’s Scholarship on Professional Development of Its Recipients. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2018, 22: 141-143. PMID: 30476316, PMCID: PMC7297010, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/nty253.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
Response to varying the nicotine content of cigarettes in vulnerable populations: an initial experimental examination of acute effects
Higgins S, Heil S, Sigmon S, Tidey J, Gaalema D, Stitzer M, Durand H, Bunn J, Priest J, Arger C, Miller M, Bergeria C, Davis D, Streck J, Zvorsky I, Redner R, Vandrey R, Pacek L. Response to varying the nicotine content of cigarettes in vulnerable populations: an initial experimental examination of acute effects. Psychopharmacology 2016, 234: 89-98. PMID: 27714427, PMCID: PMC5203959, DOI: 10.1007/s00213-016-4438-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNicotine withdrawalSmoking topographyVulnerable populationsLow nicotine content cigarettesConcurrent choice testingNicotine contentDouble-blind conditionsOpioid-dependent individualsNicotine content cigarettesResultsNo significant differencesDaily cigarette smokersBrief smoking abstinenceRationaleThe purposeCigarette smokersCompensatory smokingSmoking abstinenceReproductive ageAcute effectsContent cigarettesUntoward effectsAffective disordersLow dosesResearch cigarettesDisadvantaged womenDependence potentialComparison of Nicotine Dependence Indicators in Predicting Quitting Among Pregnant Smokers
Kurti A, Davis D, Skelly J, Redner R, Higgins S. Comparison of Nicotine Dependence Indicators in Predicting Quitting Among Pregnant Smokers. Experimental And Clinical Psychopharmacology 2016, 24: 12-17. PMID: 27046504, PMCID: PMC4822339, DOI: 10.1037/pha0000056.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPregnant smokersSmoking cessation trialPregnant womenC-statisticSmoking indexFirst cigaretteNicotine dependenceGeneral populationSmokersLogistic regressionTTFCPredictorsCigarettesDependence indicatorsStepwise multiple regressionSingle predictorRegressionPrepregnancyPregnancyModel fitCPDAbstinenceTrialsWomen