2024
Unintended exposure to e-liquids and subsequent health outcomes among US youth and adults
Lee J, Kong G, Krishnan-Sarin S, Camenga D. Unintended exposure to e-liquids and subsequent health outcomes among US youth and adults. PLOS ONE 2024, 19: e0308006. PMID: 39078829, PMCID: PMC11288430, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0308006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOlder adultsE-liquid exposureYoung adultsUS youthAssociated with higher oddsE-cigarette useHealth outcomesHigher oddsAnalytic sampleWarning labelsWave 5E-cigarettesPopulation AssessmentPackaging regulationsAdultsHospitalYouthPrevalenceOutcomesSurvey dataE-liquidsDevice typeOddsHealthUnintended exposure
2023
Why young adults use tobacco-free nicotine E-cigarettes: An analysis of qualitative data
Davis D, Rajesh Kumar L, Morean M, Kong G, Bold K, Krishnan-Sarin S, Camenga D. Why young adults use tobacco-free nicotine E-cigarettes: An analysis of qualitative data. Addictive Behaviors 2023, 150: 107925. PMID: 38056193, PMCID: PMC10842804, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2023.107925.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTobacco-derived nicotineE-cigarettesE-cigarette useYoung adultsNicotine e-cigarettesHuman experimental studiesU.S. young adultsAversive effectsPrevention communicationHealth benefitsHealth reasonsAdultsIndependent ratersNicotineResults ReasonsQualitative studyQualitative dataOnline Qualtrics surveyQualtrics surveyDifferencesPrimary reasonNecessary next stepResponseElectronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and E-Liquid Modifications to Vape Cannabis Depicted in Online Videos
Ouellette R, Selino S, Kong G. Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and E-Liquid Modifications to Vape Cannabis Depicted in Online Videos. JAMA Network Open 2023, 6: e2341075. PMID: 37917060, PMCID: PMC10623192, DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.41075.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPsychometric evaluation of the sensory e-cigarette expectancies scale for use with adolescents
Morean M, Davis D, Kong G, Bold K, Krishnan-Sarin S. Psychometric evaluation of the sensory e-cigarette expectancies scale for use with adolescents. Addictive Behaviors 2023, 148: 107869. PMID: 37778234, PMCID: PMC10623380, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2023.107869.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSocial 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 analysis
2022
Use and Product Characteristics of “Tobacco Free Nicotine” E-Cigarettes Among Young Adults
Davis DR, Bold KW, Camenga D, Kong G, Jackson A, Lee J, Rajesh-Kumar L, Krishnan-Sarin S, Morean ME. Use and Product Characteristics of “Tobacco Free Nicotine” E-Cigarettes Among Young Adults. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2022, 25: 379-385. PMID: 35913677, PMCID: PMC9910142, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntac188.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsE-cigarette useFrequent e-cigarette useE-cigarettesYoung adultsAdjusted modelMore frequent e-cigarette useNicotine pouchesMultivariable adjusted modelsE-cigarette use statusNicotine e-cigarettesLogistic regression modelsBinary logistic regression modelRace/ethnicityU.S. young adultsOnset ageYounger ageBivariate comparisonsNicotine concentrationsTobacco productsAlcohol useAdultsFree nicotineUse statusLifetime frequencyLifetime e-cigarette useCannabis use among youth who vape nicotine E-cigarettes: A qualitative analysis
Davis DR, Bold KW, Kong G, Cavallo DA, Jackson A, Krishnan-Sarin S. Cannabis use among youth who vape nicotine E-cigarettes: A qualitative analysis. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2022, 234: 109413. PMID: 35339972, PMCID: PMC9018562, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2022.109413.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsE-cigarette useE-cigarettesCannabis useHealth concernPsychoactive effectsStrong psychoactive effectsNicotine e-cigarettesFocus groupsPast-month e-cigarette usePatterns of cannabisCessation programmingSecondary data analysisNicotine productsStudy aimCannabisNicotineNicotine vapingGroupReportDual useAn 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 importanceE-cigarette device type and combustible tobacco use: Results from a pooled analysis of 10,482 youth
Kong G, Chaffee BW, Wu R, Krishnan-Sarin S, Liu F, Leventhal AM, McConnell R, Barrington-Trimis J. E-cigarette device type and combustible tobacco use: Results from a pooled analysis of 10,482 youth. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2022, 232: 109279. PMID: 35063841, PMCID: PMC8885961, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2022.109279.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2021
Psychometric Evaluation of the Short-Form Vaping Consequences Questionnaire for Use With High School Adolescents Who Use and Do Not Use E-cigarettes
Morean ME, Davis DR, Bold KW, Kong G, Jackson A, Lee J, Kumar L, Krishnan-Sarin S. Psychometric Evaluation of the Short-Form Vaping Consequences Questionnaire for Use With High School Adolescents Who Use and Do Not Use E-cigarettes. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2021, 24: 699-709. PMID: 34791432, PMCID: PMC8962724, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntab237.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSchool-based E-cigarette cessation programs: What do youth want?
Bold K, Kong G, Cavallo D, Davis D, Jackson A, Krishnan-Sarin S. School-based E-cigarette cessation programs: What do youth want? Addictive Behaviors 2021, 125: 107167. PMID: 34753093, PMCID: PMC8629945, DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2021.107167.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsConcentration/attentionCessation programsQualitative themesHigh school youthSchool youthIntervention developmentYouthE-cigarette usePersonal anecdotesFocus groupsCurrent e-cigarette usersRewardPerceptionDeductive approachSkillsFall 2019AbstinenceApathyInaccurate reportingThemesProgramEmbarrassmentE-cigarette usersAttentionDemographic and substance use-related differences among high school adolescents who vape cannabis versus use other cannabis modalities
Morean ME, Davis DR, Kong G, Bold KW, Camenga DR, Suttiratana S, Lee J, Rajeshkumar L, Krishnan-Sarin S. Demographic and substance use-related differences among high school adolescents who vape cannabis versus use other cannabis modalities. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2021, 228: 109104. PMID: 34607191, PMCID: PMC8595758, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2021.109104.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCooling e-cigarette flavors and the association with e-cigarette use among a sample of high school students
Davis DR, Morean ME, Bold KW, Camenga D, Kong G, Jackson A, Simon P, Krishnan-Sarin S. Cooling e-cigarette flavors and the association with e-cigarette use among a sample of high school students. PLOS ONE 2021, 16: e0256844. PMID: 34469460, PMCID: PMC8409641, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0256844.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchE-cigarette use and adverse respiratory symptoms among adolescents and Young adults in the United States
Chaffee BW, Barrington-Trimis J, Liu F, Wu R, McConnell R, Krishnan-Sarin S, Leventhal AM, Kong G. E-cigarette use and adverse respiratory symptoms among adolescents and Young adults in the United States. Preventive Medicine 2021, 153: 106766. PMID: 34418439, PMCID: PMC8595821, DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2021.106766.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsShortness of breathE-cigarette useAdverse respiratory symptomsRespiratory symptomsE-cigarette usersAsthma exacerbationsYoung adultsFrequent e-cigarette usersSymptoms of bronchitisSymptoms of asthmaCross-sectional studyDays/monthTobacco use behaviorsBronchitic symptomsRespiratory outcomesAdjusted oddsMultivariable modelingStudy populationHealth statusSymptomsE-cigarette devicesBronchitisShortnessExacerbationBreathPredictors of vaping marijuana initiation among US adolescents: Results from the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) study Wave 3 (2015–2016) and Wave 4 (2016–2018)
Lee J, Kong G, Kassas B, Salloum RG. Predictors of vaping marijuana initiation among US adolescents: Results from the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) study Wave 3 (2015–2016) and Wave 4 (2016–2018). Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2021, 226: 108905. PMID: 34304122, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2021.108905.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElectronic nicotine delivery systemsRisk factorsProduct use-associated lung injuryUse-associated lung injuryUS adolescentsMultivariable logistic regressionPublic health levelWave 3Public health concernNicotine delivery systemsKey risk factorsWave 4Lung injuryRisk individualsE-cigarettesLogistic regressionHealth concernSubstance usePopulation AssessmentYouth substance useMulti-level effortsHealth levelMarijuanaMarijuana initiationAdolescentsMarketing 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
2020
Trends in various e-cigarette devices used by high school adolescents from 2017-2019
Bold KW, Kong G, Morean M, Gueorguieva R, Camenga DR, Simon P, Davis DR, Jackson A, Krishnan-Sarin S. Trends in various e-cigarette devices used by high school adolescents from 2017-2019. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2020, 219: 108497. PMID: 33421797, PMCID: PMC7861878, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2020.108497.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHigh school students’ use of JUUL pod flavors before and after JUUL implemented voluntary sales restrictions on certain flavors in 2018
Morean ME, Bold KW, Kong G, Camenga DR, Jackson A, Simon P, Davis DR, Krishnan-Sarin S. High school students’ use of JUUL pod flavors before and after JUUL implemented voluntary sales restrictions on certain flavors in 2018. PLOS ONE 2020, 15: e0243368. PMID: 33320885, PMCID: PMC7737969, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0243368.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDifferences in JUUL Appeal Among Past and Current Youth JUUL Users
Davis DR, Krishnan-Sarin S, Bold KW, Morean ME, Jackson A, Camenga D, Kong G. Differences in JUUL Appeal Among Past and Current Youth JUUL Users. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2020, 23: 807-814. PMID: 33247938, PMCID: PMC8095239, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntaa246.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPharmacological effectsPast usersPositive pharmacological effectsCurrent usersE-cigarettesAdverse pharmacological effectsCross-sectional surveyPeer useLogistic regressionJUUL usersPrevention effortsUse statusNicotine contentCurrent useCurrent studyConnecticut high schoolsJUUL useJUULProduct characteristicsDifferencesE-cigarette use perceptions that differentiate e-cigarette susceptibility and use among high school students
Burnley A, Bold KW, Kong G, Wu R, Krishnan-Sarin S. E-cigarette use perceptions that differentiate e-cigarette susceptibility and use among high school students. The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 2020, 47: 238-246. PMID: 33058696, PMCID: PMC8184221, DOI: 10.1080/00952990.2020.1826501.Peer-Reviewed Original Research