2024
Tobacco control policies discussed on social media: a scoping review.
Dobbs P, Kong G, Lovett K, Henriksen L. Tobacco control policies discussed on social media: a scoping review. Tobacco Control 2024, tc-2024-058824. PMID: 39461851, DOI: 10.1136/tc-2024-058824.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTobacco control policiesE-cigarettesTobacco control lawsWHO Framework ConventionRegulate e-cigarettesE-cigarette regulationsWeb of ScienceSmoke-freeStandardised packagingTobacco taxesStudy characteristicsRemoving duplicatesCampus policiesVaping productsControl policiesTobaccoFlavor restrictionsStudy descriptionImplementation practicesFramework ConventionPublished literatureIdentified methodsCINAHLTime pointsSocial mediaIdentifying E-cigarette Content on TikTok: Using a BERTopic Modeling Approach
Lee J, Ouellette R, Murthy D, Pretzer B, Anand T, Kong G. Identifying E-cigarette Content on TikTok: Using a BERTopic Modeling Approach. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2024, ntae171. PMID: 39001654, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntae171.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSocial media researchSocial mediaMedia researchTobacco regulatory policiesE-cigarettesAnalysis of hashtagsTopic clustersE-cigarette marketingNon-English languageAmount of social media dataTobacco productsSocial media dataUse of e-cigarettesE-cigarette promotionsTikTokTikTok postsUnique hashtagsHashtagsE-cigarette contentMedia dataCluster textsAnalytic sampleVaping flavorsVaping identityQualitative approachModification 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 harmAdolescentsCharacteristics of Adolescents’ and Young Adults’ Exposure to and Engagement with Nicotine and Tobacco Product Content on Social Media
Vogel E, Ranker L, Harrell P, Hart J, Kong G, McIntosh S, Meissner H, Ozga J, Romer D, Stanton C. Characteristics of Adolescents’ and Young Adults’ Exposure to and Engagement with Nicotine and Tobacco Product Content on Social Media. Journal Of Health Communication 2024, 29: 383-393. PMID: 38775659, PMCID: PMC11229177, DOI: 10.1080/10810730.2024.2355291.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSources 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 platformsExposureUsing Computer Vision to Detect E-cigarette Content in TikTok Videos
Murthy D, Ouellette R, Anand T, Radhakrishnan S, Mohan N, Lee J, Kong G. Using Computer Vision to Detect E-cigarette Content in TikTok Videos. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2024, 26: s36-s42. PMID: 38366342, PMCID: PMC10873490, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntad184.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsE-cigarette-related contentSocial media platformsVideo-based social media platformsMedia platformsComputer vision modelsAverage F1 scoreComputer vision methodsComputer vision techniquesMachine learning modelsText-based approachComputer visionObject detectionAnnotated imagesVisual contentSocial mediaF1 scoreVision techniquesRecall valuesVision methodsVision modelsSocial media platformLearning modelsVideoComputerTikTok posts
2023
The Promotion of Premium Cigars on Social Media
Kong G, Lee J, Celentano M, Tang C, Geller A, Mead A, Sterling K. The Promotion of Premium Cigars on Social Media. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2023, 25: 59-64. PMID: 37506234, PMCID: PMC10380185, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntad007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMarketing themesSocial mediaMarketing restrictionsBrand promotionMarketing messagesBrandsCigar brandsPromotional contentProduct featuresMedia promotionSocial media platformsTobacco industryMarketingSocial media accountsSocial media postsMedia platformsIndustryRecent postsPromotionMedia accountsMedia postsDiverse themesNovel themesDiscountInnovationA review of social media platform policies that address cannabis promotion, marketing and sales
Berg C, LoParco C, Cui Y, Pannell A, Kong G, Griffith L, Romm K, Yang Y, Wang Y, Cavazos-Rehg P. A review of social media platform policies that address cannabis promotion, marketing and sales. Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, And Policy 2023, 18: 35. PMID: 37337216, PMCID: PMC10278361, DOI: 10.1186/s13011-023-00546-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSocial mediaYoung adultsCannabis/marijuanaCannabis-derived productsSocial media sitesCannabis marketingMedia policyGeneral communityMarketing exposureInductive thematic analysisMedia sitesCannabis-related policiesResearch team membersDrug-related contentUnderage accessLack policiesPlatform policiesProminent platformAdultsSpecific contentGreater specificityThematic analysisExposureDescriptive analysisAdvertisingSocial media use and cannabis vaping initiation among US youth
Lee J, Krishnan-Sarin S, Kong G. Social media use and cannabis vaping initiation among US youth. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2023, 249: 109949. PMID: 37290171, PMCID: PMC10330929, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2023.109949.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSocial media useMedia useDaily social media useSocial mediaSocial media accountsInitiation of cannabisMedia accountsMultivariable logistic regression analysisMultivariable logistic regression modelWave 4Evidence of cannabisYouth respondentsUS youthYouthLogistic regression analysisWave 5Logistic regression modelsMediumRisk factorsCannabis vapingConsistent surveillancePrevention effortsAnalytic sampleCannabisRegression analysisE-Cigarette Marketing on Social Media: A Scoping Review
Lee J, Suttiratana S, Sen I, Kong G. E-Cigarette Marketing on Social Media: A Scoping Review. Current Addiction Reports 2023, 10: 29-37. DOI: 10.1007/s40429-022-00463-2.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Tobacco promotion restriction policies on social media
Kong G, Laestadius L, Vassey J, Majmundar A, Stroup AM, Meissner HI, Taleb Z, Cruz TB, Emery SL, Romer D. Tobacco promotion restriction policies on social media. Tobacco Control 2022, 33: 398-403. PMID: 36328589, PMCID: PMC10154427, DOI: 10.1136/tc-2022-057348.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAn Exploration of e-Cigarette–Related Search Items on YouTube: Network Analysis
Dashtian H, Murthy D, Kong G. An Exploration of e-Cigarette–Related Search Items on YouTube: Network Analysis. Journal Of Medical Internet Research 2022, 24: e30679. PMID: 35084353, PMCID: PMC8832267, DOI: 10.2196/30679.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRule-based classificationInformation networksRule-based classification approachE-cigarette-related contentBetweenness centralityDistinct videosLeast connectionsSearch resultsClassification approachUser perceptionVideoSearch itemsNetwork modelingNetworkYouTubeSocial mediaSimilar wordsUnderlying structureNodesSimilar meaningNovel methodClassificationNetwork analysisGatewayLevel of importance
2021
Marketing Content on E-Cigarette Brand-Sponsored Facebook Profile Pages
Kong G, Kuguru KE, Bhatti H, Sen I, Morean ME. Marketing Content on E-Cigarette Brand-Sponsored Facebook Profile Pages. Substance Use & Misuse 2021, 56: 442-448. PMID: 33596764, PMCID: PMC9057308, DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2021.1878223.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMarketing strategiesFacebook profile pagePromotional contentE-cigarette marketingNegative engagementProfile pagesSales promotionMarketing contentPromotional strategiesOnline shopsFacebook postsFacebook policiesFeatured productsPositive engagementMarketingUnderage usersUnderage youthSocial mediaEngagementPolicyPost typePromotionUser engagementStrategiesComprehensive tobacco control policies