Publications by authors named "T D Wagener"

Objective: This study examined the association of e-cigarette use status and history of depression among American Indian (AI) adults who smoke.

Method: We conducted a secondary data analysis using survey data from 375 AI adult smokers collected in 2016 at a tribally operated healthcare facility in northeast Oklahoma. Multivariable logistic regression was used to estimate the association between e-cigarette use and self-reported history of depression while adjusting for potential confounders.

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Introduction: The impact of e-cigarette flavoring on e-cigarette uptake and switching to e-cigarettes among adults who smoke is critical to e-cigarette regulation in the United Sates. The purpose of this secondary analysis was to assess the impact of e-cigarette flavoring choice on e-cigarette uptake and changes in cigarette smoking in a large nationwide trial of e-cigarette provision in the United States.

Methods: A free four-week supply of e-cigarettes was provided with minimal instructions to use to adults who smoke (N = 427).

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Article Synopsis
  • Disposable e-cigarettes are the most popular choice among youth in the US, but there is limited data on their characteristics in the online market.
  • The study analyzed 2,320 unique disposable e-cigarette products from five online vape shops, focusing on features like size, pricing, consumer reviews, and key product attributes.
  • The findings revealed that products with higher nicotine concentrations received more positive reviews and ratings, while fruit and sweet flavors were preferred over alcohol flavors; additionally, online prices per milliliter were lower compared to in-store prices.
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Background: Nicotine forms (salt vs. freebase) and isomers (synthetic vs. tobacco-derived) are key characteristics of e-cigarettes that manufacturers manipulate, and "tobacco-free" claims may have served to attract new consumers and increase their intention to use.

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