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View article: Perceptions of a Menthol Cigarette Ban: Focus Group Study With US Adults who Smoke Menthol Cigarettes
Perceptions of a Menthol Cigarette Ban: Focus Group Study With US Adults who Smoke Menthol Cigarettes Open
Purpose This study examined perceptions of a proposed US menthol cigarette ban among adults who smoke menthol cigarettes. Design Focus group discussions. Setting Virtual focus groups with 7-9 participants each. Participants 50 US adults (a…
View article: Distress intolerance amplifies the effect of momentary anxiety on momentary cigarette craving among females who smoke cigarettes
Distress intolerance amplifies the effect of momentary anxiety on momentary cigarette craving among females who smoke cigarettes Open
High DI appears to amplify cigarette craving in the context of higher-than-average momentary anxiety. Future studies leveraging momentary methodologies are needed to further elucidate associations between anxiety, DI, and smoking processes…
View article: Difficulties with emotion regulation amplify perimenstrual emotional distress and cigarette craving.
Difficulties with emotion regulation amplify perimenstrual emotional distress and cigarette craving. Open
The menstrual cycle, its associated ovarian hormone fluctuations, as well as individual differences in the response to emotion should be considered as important female-specific determinants of emotion-focused smoking. (PsycInfo Database Re…
View article: The Influence of Perimenstrual Daily Ovarian Hormones on Anxiety and Cigarette Craving
The Influence of Perimenstrual Daily Ovarian Hormones on Anxiety and Cigarette Craving Open
Introduction Estradiol (E2) and progesterone (P) and their fluctuation during the female menstrual cycle have been independently linked to both nicotine reinforcement and anxiety. The fluctuation and withdrawal of E2 and P during perimenst…
View article: A Confirmatory Factory Analysis of the Exercise Sensitivity Questionnaire (ESQ)
A Confirmatory Factory Analysis of the Exercise Sensitivity Questionnaire (ESQ) Open
Purpose: The Exercise Sensitivity Questionnaire (ESQ) is a self-report measure used to assess the extent to which different physical sensations of exercise elicit anxiety (ie, exercise sensitivity). The ESQ was developed for individuals wi…
View article: Behavioral Exposure for Interoceptive Tolerance (BE-FIT): A stage II randomized clinical trial protocol
Behavioral Exposure for Interoceptive Tolerance (BE-FIT): A stage II randomized clinical trial protocol Open
We expect the results of this study will produce knowledge regarding BE-FIT's efficacy and mechanisms of action. Our goal is to better understand "how and why" the intervention is (or is not) effective and for whom, and increase collective…
View article: Leveraging Implementation Science at the Early-Stage Development of a Novel Telehealth-Delivered Fear of Exercise Program to Understand Intervention Feasibility and Implementation Potential: Feasibility Behavioral Intervention Study
Leveraging Implementation Science at the Early-Stage Development of a Novel Telehealth-Delivered Fear of Exercise Program to Understand Intervention Feasibility and Implementation Potential: Feasibility Behavioral Intervention Study Open
Background To increase real-world adoption of effective telehealth-delivered behavioral health interventions among midlife and older adults with cardiovascular disease, incorporating implementation science (IS) methods at earlier stages of…
View article: Testing a brief, self-guided values affirmation for behavioral activation intervention during COVID-19
Testing a brief, self-guided values affirmation for behavioral activation intervention during COVID-19 Open
This pilot study tested a single-session digital values affirmation for behavioral activation (VABA) intervention. Hypotheses predicted the VABA intervention would be more effective than an active control condition in improving mood, decre…
View article: Factor Structure of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale among Early Adolescents: Results from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study
Factor Structure of the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale among Early Adolescents: Results from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study Open
Introduction Emotion regulation (ER) deficits in early adolescence are associated with subsequent negative health consequences, including anxiety and depression. Yet, limited work has evaluated the factor structure of measures of ER defici…
View article: Linguistic analysis of health anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic
Linguistic analysis of health anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Health anxiety, which is defined as fear of having or contracting serious physical illness, is particularly salient in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. We conducted a mixed methods study in which 578 narrative samples were analyzed using Li…
View article: Leveraging Implementation Science at the Early-Stage Development of a Novel Telehealth-Delivered Fear of Exercise Program to Understand Intervention Feasibility and Implementation Potential: Feasibility Behavioral Intervention Study (Preprint)
Leveraging Implementation Science at the Early-Stage Development of a Novel Telehealth-Delivered Fear of Exercise Program to Understand Intervention Feasibility and Implementation Potential: Feasibility Behavioral Intervention Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND To increase real-world adoption of effective telehealth-delivered behavioral health interventions among midlife and older adults with cardiovascular disease, incorporating implementation science (IS) methods at earlier stages o…
View article: Methodological approach for an integrated female-specific study of anxiety and smoking comorbidity
Methodological approach for an integrated female-specific study of anxiety and smoking comorbidity Open
Two primary ovarian hormones that fluctuate across the female menstrual cycle—estradiol and progesterone—have been independently linked in separate literatures to nicotine reinforcement and anxiety psychopathology. We identify existing met…
View article: A preliminary characterization of cannabis oil use and vaporization among individuals who use for medical purposes: A pilot study.
A preliminary characterization of cannabis oil use and vaporization among individuals who use for medical purposes: A pilot study. Open
Little is known about the naturalistic use of cannabis oil vaporization, a high-potency product with the ability to be administered discreetly. This pilot study evaluated the feasibility of utilizing a "smart" vaporizer and application to …
View article: Interrelationships of Sleep Quality, Obesity Severity, and Clinical Headache Features among Women with Comorbid Migraine and Obesity
Interrelationships of Sleep Quality, Obesity Severity, and Clinical Headache Features among Women with Comorbid Migraine and Obesity Open
Obesity and migraine are often comorbid. Poor sleep quality is also common among individuals with migraine and may be influenced by comorbidities such as obesity. However, understanding of migraine’s relationship with sleep and the potenti…
View article: A meta‐analysis of the associations of elements of the fear‐avoidance model of chronic pain with negative affect, depression, anxiety, pain‐related disability and pain intensity
A meta‐analysis of the associations of elements of the fear‐avoidance model of chronic pain with negative affect, depression, anxiety, pain‐related disability and pain intensity Open
Background and objective Biopsychosocial conceptualizations of clinical pain conditions recognize the multi‐faceted nature of pain experience and its intersection with mental health. A primary cognitive‐behavioural framework is the Fear‐Av…
View article: Be brave, BE-FIT! A pilot investigation of an ACT-informed exposure intervention to reduce exercise fear-avoidance in older adults
Be brave, BE-FIT! A pilot investigation of an ACT-informed exposure intervention to reduce exercise fear-avoidance in older adults Open
Exercise sensitivity, fear of physical sensations of exertion, is particularly elevated in individuals with cardiovascular disease and can promote fear-avoidance of physical activity. We developed an ACT-informed exposure intervention to t…
View article: Naturalistic assessment of patterns and predictors of acute headache medication use among women with comorbid migraine and overweight or obesity
Naturalistic assessment of patterns and predictors of acute headache medication use among women with comorbid migraine and overweight or obesity Open
Lay Summary Obesity may contribute to more severe migraine symptoms and negatively impact migraine treatment outcomes. The present study aimed to understand patterns of acute medication use among 170 women with migraine and obesity who wer…
View article: Does sexual functioning improve with migraine improvements and/or weight loss?—A post hoc analysis in the Women's Health and Migraine (WHAM) trial
Does sexual functioning improve with migraine improvements and/or weight loss?—A post hoc analysis in the Women's Health and Migraine (WHAM) trial Open
Summary Background Despite plausibility of migraine headaches contributing to impaired sexual function among women, data are inconsistent and point to obesity as a potential confounder. Prospective studies that assess the relative importan…
View article: Treatment effects on pain catastrophizing and cutaneous allodynia symptoms in women with migraine and overweight/obesity.
Treatment effects on pain catastrophizing and cutaneous allodynia symptoms in women with migraine and overweight/obesity. Open
Pain catastrophizing and allodynia are not only reduced after nonpharmacologic treatments for migraine, but greater improvements are associated with greater reductions in headache-related disability, independent of migraine severity. (Psyc…
View article: Associations between lifestyle intervention‐related changes in dietary targets and migraine headaches among women in the Women's Health and Migraine (WHAM) randomized controlled trial
Associations between lifestyle intervention‐related changes in dietary targets and migraine headaches among women in the Women's Health and Migraine (WHAM) randomized controlled trial Open
Summary Background Migraine and obesity are comorbid particularly in women of reproductive age. Obesity treatment involves reducing energy intake and improving dietary quality but the effect of these changes on migraine is largely unknown.…
View article: A qualitative analysis of cannabis vaporization among medical users.
A qualitative analysis of cannabis vaporization among medical users. Open
Cannabis vaporization is a prevailing mode of administration among medical users for symptom relief. Limited research to date has considered factors that contribute to vaporization in medical users, although initial evidence suggests that …
View article: Anxiety sensitivity and daily cigarette smoking in relation to sleep disturbances in treatment-seeking smokers
Anxiety sensitivity and daily cigarette smoking in relation to sleep disturbances in treatment-seeking smokers Open
Although the association between anxiety and sleep disturbance is well-documented, the underlying mechanisms are less clear. Anxiety sensitivity (AS), the fear of physiological arousal and bodily sensations, is a risk factor for anxiety an…
View article: Vaporization of Marijuana Among Recreational Users: A Qualitative Study
Vaporization of Marijuana Among Recreational Users: A Qualitative Study Open
Several factors appear to promote marijuana vaporization, including device aspects (e.g., discreet, convenient), the subjective high, economical efficiency, and perceived harm-reducing and health-promoting effects. These qualitative data h…