Publications by authors named "C P Spears"
Introduction: IQOS was sold in the US in 2019-2021 and will likely return in 2024. It is important to anticipate IQOS' market penetration; thus, this study examined US adults' prior awareness and perceptions, intentions to try and reactions to an IQOS reduced-risk exposure statement.
Methods: 61 adults from three US cities were recruited to represent four tobacco use subgroups: current cigarette and never electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) use; current cigarette and discontinued ENDS use; current cigarette and ENDS use; and former cigarette use and switched to ENDS.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to explore how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted purchasing behaviors and tobacco product use among different groups, including exclusive smokers, dual users, and exclusive e-cigarette users.
- A quantitative survey with 1,460 participants and ten online focus groups involving 61 adults revealed that dual users were more likely to alter their purchasing habits, such as opting for cheaper brands or buying online.
- The results suggest that targeted public health interventions for dual users could help promote reduced-risk product use or cessation, especially during challenging times like the pandemic.
Article Synopsis
- African American adults face higher rates of tobacco-related diseases, influenced by experiences with racial discrimination, highlighting the need for further research on this topic.
- The study aimed to explore how perceived racial discrimination impacts smoking habits among African Americans, investigating religion and spirituality as potential moderating factors.
- Analysis of data from the Jackson Heart Study revealed that everyday racial discrimination significantly increases the likelihood of smoking, but prayer as a coping mechanism appears to reduce this risk among participants.
Evaluating the effectiveness of Smoke-Free Home SafeCare, an integrated intervention, among families at risk for secondhand smoke exposure and child maltreatment in the United States: a study protocol for a hybrid type 1 trial.
Elizabeth W Perry Shannon Self-Brown Kaitlyn Koontz Regine Haardörfer Daniel J Whitaker Claire A Spears
Trials
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- * The trial involves 50 SafeCare Providers delivering two different programs to 500 families, comparing standard SafeCare with the new Smoke-Free Home SafeCare (SFHSC), which includes a smoking ban initiative.
- * By evaluating various outcomes such as home smoking bans, parenting, and cost-effectiveness, the research aims to demonstrate a sustainable approach to addressing both SHS exposure and CM risk simultaneously.