A Comparison of Students and Non-Students with Respect to Orientation Toward E-cigarettes.

We examine differences between college students and non-students with respect to orientation toward e-cigarettes. Participants were U.S.

Perceptual influences on self-protective behavior for West Nile virus, a survey in Colorado, USA.

Background: The endemic state of West Nile virus (WNv) in North America underscores the need to examine mechanisms influencing human self-protective behavior. Based on previous findings and theory, this study is designed to achieve two specific aims. First, the study will examine self-protective behavior for WNv through a hybridized treatment of the Health Belief Model that includes cognitive, affective, ecological, and proximity risk perception measures.

Orientation of US Young Adults toward E-cigarettes and their Use in Public.

Objectives: We examined use of e-cigarettes and views toward their use in public.

Methods: An online survey of US adults aged 18-24 (N = 874) was used. Measures included tobacco/e-cigarette use, acceptability of public cigarette/e-cigarette use, intention to use e-cigarettes, attitudes and norms.

Perceived Characteristics of E-cigarettes as an Innovation by Young Adults.

Objectives: We examined channels through which information about e-cigarettes has flowed, public perception of e-cigarettes as an innovation, and how these may influence use.

Methods: An online survey of US adults aged 18-24 years (N = 874) was used. Measures included information channels, perception of e-cigarettes as an innovation, and intention to use.

Development of a health literacy assessment for young adult college students: a pilot study.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to develop a comprehensive health literacy assessment tool for young adult college students.

Participants: Participants were 144 undergraduate students.

Methods: Two hundred and twenty-nine questions were developed, which were based on concepts identified by the US Department of Health and Human Services, the World Health Organization, and health communication scholars.

Use and perception of electronic cigarettes among college students.

Objective: This study provides insight into how electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) may affect the social normative environment for tobacco use among college students.

Participants: Participants were 244 freshman and sophomore students.

Methods: Students completed an online self-report survey in April 2011.