Publications by authors named "Darcey McCready"
Objective: Given the changes in trends of cannabis use (e.g., product types), this study examined latent classes of young adult use and associations with use-related outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGiven the diverse sources of cannabis messaging and potential differential effects, this study examined pro- and anti-cannabis messaging exposure overall and via specific channels in relation to cannabis-related perceptions (social acceptability and harm) and behaviors (use status, intentions and frequency; past-year quit attempts). Multivariable regression analyses of 2023 survey data from 4031 US young adults (Mage = 26.29, 59.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: This study assessed differences in cannabis retailer practices by neighborhood sociodemographics, which can inform disparity-relevant interventions.
Methods: Multilevel multivariable logistic regressions examined retailers' census tract demographics (percent <21 years-old; non-Hispanic White, Black, or other race, Hispanic; median household income [MHHI]) in relation to 2022 audit data regarding marketing (youth-oriented signs, health-claims, exterior ads, price specials, membership programs, delivery/pick-up) and regulatory compliance (pregnancy and health-risk warning signage, exterior minimum-age signage) among 150 randomly-selected retailers in 5 US cities/states (Denver, Colorado; Seattle, Washington; Portland, Oregon; Las Vegas, Nevada; Los Angeles, California).
Results: 20.
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to understand how young adults in the US perceive and use derived psychoactive cannabis products (DPCPs), analyzing 2023 survey data from over 4,000 participants aged 18-34, half of whom reported past-month cannabis use.
- - Results showed that awareness and usage of DPCPs were significantly higher among regular cannabis users compared to nonusers, with many learning about DPCPs from friends and believing they undergo safety testing.
- - The findings highlight a need for better education on the risks of DPCPs and the importance of regulating their marketing and distribution to address consumer misconceptions and potential safety issues.
Introduction: Armenia's and Georgia's high rates of smoking and secondhand smoke and recent implementation of smoke-free laws provide a timely opportunity to examine factors that increase compliance, like social enforcement and support for governmental enforcement.
Methods: Using 2022 data from 1468 Armenian and Georgian adults (mean age=42.92 years, 48.
Objectives: Limited cannabis retail surveillance has been conducted, particularly assessing retailer practices in relation to consumer sociodemographic factors or use-related outcomes. This study examined young adults': exposure to promotions, health claims, warnings, and age restrictions at cannabis retailers; demographic correlates of retail exposures; and retail exposures in relation to use-related outcomes.
Study Design: This study used the cross-sectional quantitative analysis.
Young adult cancer survivors experience disruptions in various life domains (e.g., relationships, academic/career) during and after treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Given the increasing number of young adult cancer survivors and the impacts of cancer on various life domains, interventions addressing the psychosocial needs of young adult survivors are crucial. However, such intervention research is limited, and the existing literature has often: 1) overlooked young adult survivors' psychosocial needs; 2) targeted depression, anxiety, or fear of recurrence - rather than positive outcomes like well-being; and 3) failed to consider scalable approaches, like digital health.
Methods: This paper documents the development and refinement of an 8-week digital, coach-assisted intervention targeting hope among young adult cancer survivors (ages 18-39, within 3 years of treatment completion) and presents the protocol of the 2-arm RCT (comparing intervention vs.