Blunt smoking during emerging adulthood: Characterizing transitions in cannabis and cigar co-use among a diverse cohort in Texas.

Objective: To characterize and compare transitions in blunt smoking behaviors among a diverse cohort of youth and young adults observed between Spring 2019 and Fall 2021.

Methods: We analyzed n = 14,152 observations (i.e.

School Connectedness and E-cigarette Susceptibility/ Ever Use in Texas 6-Grade Students.

We examined the association between school connectedness (SC) and e-cigarette susceptibility/ ever use in a diverse sample of Texas 6 graders, with a secondary aim to explore the association stratified by gender and classroom setting (in-person vs remote). A cross-sectional analysis was conducted of CATCH My Breath baseline data, representing 985 6 -graders from 21 public schools. SC was based on National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health measures; e-cigarette susceptibility/ever use was based on the FDA's definition of "at-risk" for long-term use.

Home Smoke-Free Policies as Children Age: Urban, Rural, and Suburban Differences.

Introduction: Parents/guardians can effectively reduce tobacco smoking and secondhand smoke exposure among youth by adopting and enforcing rules against indoor tobacco smoking (ie, home smoke-free policies). We investigate home smoke-free policies from childhood to adolescence in the United States and across rural, suburban, and urban households.

Aims And Methods: We analyzed 2019-2020 National Survey of Children's Health data from n = 5,955 parents of youth aged 0-17, living at home with a tobacco smoker in the United States (U.

Association of combustible and non-combustible tobacco use with clinically diagnosed adverse oral health outcomes among US adults, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2009-2014).

Introduction: There is an established link between tobacco use and adverse oral health outcomes. However, there is a paucity of research exploring the effect of various tobacco products on clinically diagnosed adverse oral health outcomes.

Methods: Data were pooled from three cycles of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey: 2009-2010; 2011-2012; and 2013-2014 (n = 11,453).

Remote Versus In-Person Learning During COVID-19: Comparison of E-Cigarette Susceptibility and Ever Use Among a Diverse Cohort of 6th-Grade Students in Texas.

Background: In response to SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19), school districts incorporated remote learning as a mitigation strategy. This study examines the association between classroom setting (ie, on-campus versus remote) and e-cigarette susceptibility or ever use among a sample of Texas public middle school students.

Methods: Data from n = 985 students enrolled in the CATCH My Breath E-Cigarette Prevention Program trial were collected in Spring 2021.

Use frequency and symptoms of nicotine dependence among adolescent E-cigarette users: Comparison of JUUL and Non-JUUL users.

Objective: Nicotine exposure among adolescent e-cigarette users remains a public health concern. JUUL, a popular e-cigarette brand among youth, is particularly alarming given the high nicotine delivery (59 mg/mL). This study compares e-cigarette use frequency and symptoms of nicotine dependence among adolescent JUUL and non-JUUL users.

Cigarette smoking frequency, quantity, dependence, and quit intentions during adolescence: Comparison of menthol and non-menthol smokers (National Youth Tobacco Survey 2017-2020).

Background: Use of menthol cigarettes is linked to sustained cigarette smoking adults. However, the relationship between menthol and smoking profile has not been thoroughly explored in adolescent cigarette smokers. This study examines the relationship between use of menthol cigarette and smoking frequency (i.

Prevalence and correlates of daily blunt use among U.S. African American, Hispanic, and White adults from 2014 to 2018.

Objective: Blunt smoking presents unique public health concerns relative to other methods of marijuana use, including greater exposure to toxins and carcinogens as well as increased risk for cannabis use disorder. This study examines correlates of self-reported daily blunt use among a nationally representative sample of adult blunt users in the United States.

Method: We pooled and analyzed 5 years of cross-sectional data from = 10,826 adult blunt smokers in the United States using the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2014-2018).

Association of dual and poly tobacco use with depressive symptoms and use of antidepressants.

Background: There is an established link between depression and tobacco use among adults; however, to date, research has not explored the association of use of dual/poly tobacco products with symptoms and use of medication for depression.

Methods: Data were derived from a 2018 Texas population health assessment survey (n = 2034). Multivariable logistic and multinomial regressions were used to examine for associations between self-reported symptoms of depression and use of prescription medications for depression with use of dual/poly tobacco products.

Association between observing peers vaping on campus and E-cigarette use and susceptibility in middle and high school students.

Background: This study examines the association between exposure to e-cigarette use on school campus and e-cigarette use behaviors among adolescents in the United States.

Methods: Data were obtained from the 2019 National Youth Tobacco Survey. First, two multivariate logistic regression models examined the association between in-school exposure to e-cigarette use and ever and past 30-day (i.

Secondhand Smoke Exposure at Home and/or in a Vehicle: Differences Between Urban and Non-Urban Adolescents in the United States, From 2015 to 2018.

Introduction: Secondhand smoke exposure during adolescence is linked to increased risk for cigarette smoking susceptibility and initiation. Non-urban youth may encounter a disproportionate number social and environmental risk factors for secondhand smoke exposure. Research is needed to explore geographic disparities in secondhand smoke exposure.

Flavored tobacco use is associated with dual and poly tobacco use among adolescents.

Objectives: This study examines the relationships between flavored tobacco use and single, dual, and poly tobacco product use, among adolescents. Given the increased use of flavored tobacco products, it is vital to understand if flavored products are associated with dual and poly tobacco product use.

Methods: Data were obtained from the 2017 National Youth Tobacco Survey.

E-Cigarette Use Is Associated With Intentions to Lose Weight Among High School Students.

Introduction: Recent literature has demonstrated individuals may be using electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) as a method of weight loss and/or management. Furthermore, e-cigarette companies are developing and patenting technologies related to e-cigarettes and weight loss. This study aims to determine the association between intentions to lose weight and e-cigarette use behaviors among a nationally representative sample of high school students.