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 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 testSmokersSmokingPopulationNicotineResponse to Reduced Nicotine Content in Vulnerable Populations: Effect of Menthol Status
Davis D, Miller M, Streck J, Bergeria C, Sigmon S, Tidey J, Heil S, Gaalema D, Villanti A, Stitzer M, Priest J, Bunn J, Skelly J, Diaz V, Arger C, Higgins S. Response to Reduced Nicotine Content in Vulnerable Populations: Effect of Menthol Status. Tobacco Regulatory Science 2019, 5: 135-142. PMID: 31890749, PMCID: PMC6936762, DOI: 10.18001/trs.5.2.5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchWithdrawal/cravingMenthol statusMenthol smokersNicotine doseDouble-blind studyComorbid mental illnessNicotine content cigarettesPotential beneficial effectsSubstance use disordersNicotine contentSmoking topographyCompensatory smokingContent cigarettesRNC cigarettesUse disordersSmokersHigh dosesMental illnessResearch cigarettesSmokingBeneficial effectsCigarettesAddiction potentialSocioeconomic disadvantageVulnerable populations
2018
Modeling nicotine regulation: A review of studies in smokers with mental health conditions
Tidey J, Davis D, Miller M, Pericot-Valverde I, Denlinger-Apte R, Gaalema D. Modeling nicotine regulation: A review of studies in smokers with mental health conditions. Preventive Medicine 2018, 117: 30-37. PMID: 30343684, PMCID: PMC7467778, DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2018.07.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental health conditionsNicotine reductionHealth conditionsNicotine reduction strategyDouble-blind conditionsSerious mental illnessYears of lifeNicotine contentLow nicotine contentCigarette intakeNicotine replacementCessation ratesCompensatory smokingPsychiatric symptomsSmokersDrug AdministrationMental illnessAddictive levelNicotine regulationSmokingCognitive performance measuresEmotional disordersTwo-thirdsDeleterious effectsCigarettes
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