2019
Youth generated prevention messages about electronic cigarettes
Cavallo DA, Kong G, Ells DM, Camenga DR, Morean ME, Krishnan-Sarin S. Youth generated prevention messages about electronic cigarettes. Health Education Research 2019, 34: 247-256. PMID: 30753438, PMCID: PMC6424147, DOI: 10.1093/her/cyz001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsE-cigarettesE-cigarette useLong-term health effectsSmoking statusE-cigarette preventionTobacco usePrevention messagesAge groupsElectronic cigarettesMessage themesHealth effectsHealth benefitsCigarettesHealth risksSocial disadvantageFocus groupsPowerful determinantParticipantsSmokersGroupMain themes
2018
Comparing cigarette and e-cigarette dependence and predicting frequency of smoking and e-cigarette use in dual-users of cigarettes and e-cigarettes
Morean M, Krishnan-Sarin S, O'Malley SS. Comparing cigarette and e-cigarette dependence and predicting frequency of smoking and e-cigarette use in dual-users of cigarettes and e-cigarettes. Addictive Behaviors 2018, 87: 92-96. PMID: 29975879, PMCID: PMC9245548, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2018.06.027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAssessing nicotine dependence in adolescent E-cigarette users: The 4-item Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Nicotine Dependence Item Bank for electronic cigarettes
Morean ME, Krishnan-Sarin S, S O'Malley S. Assessing nicotine dependence in adolescent E-cigarette users: The 4-item Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Nicotine Dependence Item Bank for electronic cigarettes. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2018, 188: 60-63. PMID: 29753155, PMCID: PMC6983293, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2018.03.029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsE-cigarette usersNicotine dependenceRisk factorsAdolescent e-cigarette usersE-cigarette useE-cigarette use onsetPotential risk factorsDependence symptomsNicotine dependence symptomsE-liquid usePast-month cigarette smokingNicotine e-liquidPast-month e-cigarette usersInternal consistencySchool-based surveyCigarette smokingSmoking cigarettesGood internal consistencyIndependent sample t-testCigarette dependenceAdolescent e-cigarette useE-cigarettesElectronic cigarettesUse onsetPROMIS
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