Assessment of nutritional status and risk factors for malnutrition among the elderly in Loikaw, Myanmar.

Objectives: Malnutrition among the elderly is an important health concern in Myanmar. The country is challenged by both an aging population and poor nutritional status. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of malnutrition and elucidate its associated factors among the elderly in Loikaw, Myanmar.

Knowledge and Beliefs About E-Cigarettes in Straight-to-Work Young Adults.

Introduction: Young adults are a growing segment of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) users. Young adults who go straight to work (STW) from high school make up a large portion of the young adult population, yet research to date has focused on college-educated young adults. This study explored STW young adult beliefs and knowledge about e-cigarettes.

Electronic Cigarette Use in Straight-to-Work Young Adults.

Objective: We explored beliefs about electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) as well as social influences on e-cigarette use in straight-to-work (STW) young adults.

Methods: Thirty interviews were conducted with STW young adults ages 19-31 years old. We asked participants about smoking and e-cigarette use, beliefs about e-cigarettes, and influences on decisions to use e-cigarettes.

Vapor Store Owner Beliefs and Messages to Customers.

Introduction: Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use is becoming increasingly popular but little is known about the role of the local vapor store in promoting use and influencing customer attitudes and beliefs about vaping.

Methods: Thirty-three vapor store owners were interviewed about their personal beliefs and attitudes about e-cigarettes and what they told customers about the health impact of using e-cigarettes. Interviews were recorded then transcribed, coded, and analyzed for themes.

Marketing practices of vapor store owners.

Objectives: We examined the marketing strategies for local vapor stores in a large metropolitan area in Oklahoma.

Methods: Vapor store owners or managers (n = 33) participated in individual interviews regarding marketing practices in 2014. We asked owners about their marketing strategies and the groups they targeted.