Kenneth D. Ward
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View article: Characteristics of Waterpipe Smokers Who Are Willing to Quit: Population-Based Findings from Syria
Characteristics of Waterpipe Smokers Who Are Willing to Quit: Population-Based Findings from Syria Open
Background: Many waterpipe users are willing to quit but have difficulty doing so. Little is known about the characteristics of those who are willing to quit. Methods: Using two-stage cluster sampling, we conducted a secondary analysis of …
View article: Trends and Disparities in Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking Among US Adolescents and Adults: PATH Study 2013-2021
Trends and Disparities in Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking Among US Adolescents and Adults: PATH Study 2013-2021 Open
Background Waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) is a popular mode of nicotine delivery among young people. We examined the trends and disparities in WTS from 2013 to 2021 among US adolescents and adults. Methods Data were from Wave 1 (initially…
View article: An effectiveness-implementation hybrid trial of phone-based tobacco cessation interventions in the Lebanese primary healthcare system: protocol for project PHOENICS
An effectiveness-implementation hybrid trial of phone-based tobacco cessation interventions in the Lebanese primary healthcare system: protocol for project PHOENICS Open
Background Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the world. Lebanon has an exceptionally high tobacco use burden. The World Health Organization endorses smoking cessation advice integrated i…
View article: Interventions for waterpipe smoking cessation
Interventions for waterpipe smoking cessation Open
This review included nine studies, involving 2841 participants. All studies were conducted in adults, and were carried out in Iran, Vietnam, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Pakistan, and the USA. Studies were conducted in several settings, includin…
View article: The impact of flavored e-cigarette bans on e-cigarette use in three US states
The impact of flavored e-cigarette bans on e-cigarette use in three US states Open
Introduction Beginning in 2019, several U.S. states implemented temporary or permanent bans on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes. This study examined the impact of flavor bans on adult e-cigarette use in Washington, New Jersey, and New Yor…
View article: COVID-19 and tobacco products use among US adults, 2021 National Health Interview Survey
COVID-19 and tobacco products use among US adults, 2021 National Health Interview Survey Open
Objective: A nationally representative sample of US adults was used to examine the prevalence of COVID-19 cases, testing, symptoms, and vaccine uptake, and associations with tobacco product use. Methods: Data came from the 2021 National He…
View article: Adapting waterpipe-specific pictorial health warning labels to the Tunisian context using a mixed method approach
Adapting waterpipe-specific pictorial health warning labels to the Tunisian context using a mixed method approach Open
Background Waterpipe (WP) use is rapidly increasing among young people worldwide due to the widespread misperception that it is safer than cigarette smoking. Health warning labels (HWLs) can effectively communicate tobacco-related health r…
View article: <i>High on Hookah</i>: Smoking Marijuana from a Hookah among Adults in the United States, Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study, 2015–2019
<i>High on Hookah</i>: Smoking Marijuana from a Hookah among Adults in the United States, Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study, 2015–2019 Open
Background: This study aimed to examine the trend and factors associated with smoking marijuana from a hookah device among US adults. Methods: Data were drawn from the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study, an ongoing na…
View article: Reactions to hypothetical flavor bans among current users of flavored e-cigarettes
Reactions to hypothetical flavor bans among current users of flavored e-cigarettes Open
Banning flavors in e-cigarettes and other tobacco products may decrease their use. To examine how current users of flavored e-cigarettes might react to a ban on flavored e-cigarettes when: (i) menthol flavor is banned together with other f…
View article: The Efficacy of Individualized, Community-Based Physical Activity to Aid Smoking Cessation: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The Efficacy of Individualized, Community-Based Physical Activity to Aid Smoking Cessation: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Objective . The efficacy of individualized, community-based physical activity as an adjunctive smoking cessation treatment to enhance long-term smoking cessation rates was evaluated for the Lifestyle Enhancement Program (LEAP). Methods . T…
View article: The Evaluation of an Integrated Tobacco Treatment Specialist in Primary Care
The Evaluation of an Integrated Tobacco Treatment Specialist in Primary Care Open
Background . Primary care providers play a key role in screening for tobacco use and assessing desire to quit. Tobacco treatment specialists (TTS) are certified in helping patients who desire tobacco cessation. A primary care nurse practit…
View article: Hospitalised Smokers’ and Staff Perspectives of Inpatient Smoking Cessation Interventions and Impact on Smokers’ Quality of Life: An Integrative Review of the Qualitative Literature
Hospitalised Smokers’ and Staff Perspectives of Inpatient Smoking Cessation Interventions and Impact on Smokers’ Quality of Life: An Integrative Review of the Qualitative Literature Open
Aim . To identify, integrate, and appraise the evidence on hospitalised smokers’ and staff perspectives of inpatient smoking cessation interventions and the impact on smokers’ quality of life. Design . The integrative review method was use…
View article: Patients’ Views on Medical Events in Lung Cancer Screening as Teachable Moments for Smoking Behaviour Change: A Systematic Review and Metasynthesis
Patients’ Views on Medical Events in Lung Cancer Screening as Teachable Moments for Smoking Behaviour Change: A Systematic Review and Metasynthesis Open
Although medical events in lung cancer screening (LCS) such as receiving scan results or interactions with clinicians are recognised as teachable moments (TMs), the views of patients about why this is the case for smoking behaviour change …
View article: Comment on Alharbi et al. Adoption of Health Mobile Apps during the COVID-19 Lockdown: A Health Belief Model Approach. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19, 4179
Comment on Alharbi et al. Adoption of Health Mobile Apps during the COVID-19 Lockdown: A Health Belief Model Approach. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19, 4179 Open
Alharbi and colleagues’ article, “Adoption of health mobile apps during the COVID-19 lockdown: a Health Belief Model approach”, was interesting, well-written, and informative [...]
View article: Should menthol e-cigarettes be banned? Reaction of adult smokers and users of e-cigarettes to hypothetical bans
Should menthol e-cigarettes be banned? Reaction of adult smokers and users of e-cigarettes to hypothetical bans Open
Introduction This study examines how current smokers using menthol cigarettes or flavoured cigars, and current users of flavoured e-cigarettes may respond to three hypothetical flavour-ban scenarios: (1) banning only menthol cigarettes and…
View article: "Waterpipe Is Like a Wife": Qualitative Assessment of Perspectives on Waterpipe Smoking Dependence
"Waterpipe Is Like a Wife": Qualitative Assessment of Perspectives on Waterpipe Smoking Dependence Open
Background: Waterpipe (WP) smoking has become a global public health problem in recent decades and growing evidence indicates that it can cause nicotine dependence. Most evidence on WP dependence to date has been derived from survey- or la…
View article: Interventions for increasing immunosuppressant medication adherence in solid organ transplant recipients
Interventions for increasing immunosuppressant medication adherence in solid organ transplant recipients Open
Interventions to increase taking and dosing adherence to immunosuppressant therapy may be effective; however, our findings suggest that current evidence in support of interventions to increase adherence to immunosuppressant therapy is over…
View article: State-specific Prevalence and Factors Associated With Current Marijuana, ENDS, and Cigarette use Among US Adults With Asthma
State-specific Prevalence and Factors Associated With Current Marijuana, ENDS, and Cigarette use Among US Adults With Asthma Open
Background The use of marijuana (MJ), combustible cigarettes (hereafter cigarettes), and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) is widespread among United States (US) adults and linked to worsening respiratory symptoms, especially amo…
View article: Re: Effects of Abstinence Self-Efficacy and Outcome Expectancies of Tobacco Smoking on the Desire to Quit Among Saudi Women: A Cross-Sectional Mediation Analysis
Re: Effects of Abstinence Self-Efficacy and Outcome Expectancies of Tobacco Smoking on the Desire to Quit Among Saudi Women: A Cross-Sectional Mediation Analysis Open
This letter offers commentary on Alanazi and colleagues recent analysis of desire to quit tobacco use among Saudi women, and suggestions for future studies.
View article: Temporal Trends in Tobacco Product Use Among US Middle and High School Students: National Youth Tobacco Survey, 2011-2020
Temporal Trends in Tobacco Product Use Among US Middle and High School Students: National Youth Tobacco Survey, 2011-2020 Open
Objectives: Despite significant declines in cigarette smoking during the past decade, other tobacco products gained popularity among middle and high school students. This study examined temporal trends in exclusive and concurrent use of to…
View article: State-specific Prevalence and Factors Associated With Current Marijuana, ENDS, and Cigarette use Among US Adults With Asthma
State-specific Prevalence and Factors Associated With Current Marijuana, ENDS, and Cigarette use Among US Adults With Asthma Open
Background The use of marijuana (MJ), combustible cigarettes (hereafter cigarettes), and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) is widespread among United States (US) adults and linked to worsening respiratory symptoms, especially amo…
View article: How Smokers of Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars Might Respond to FDA’s Proposed Bans
How Smokers of Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars Might Respond to FDA’s Proposed Bans Open
Introduction A ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars may reduce smoking and tobacco-related disparities. Aims and Methods We aimed to examine the response of current smokers to a hypothetical ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored …
View article: “Scary and Effective, Definitely Pushes Me to Quit Smoking”: Developing Waterpipe Pictorial Health Warnings Targeting Young Adults in Lebanon
“Scary and Effective, Definitely Pushes Me to Quit Smoking”: Developing Waterpipe Pictorial Health Warnings Targeting Young Adults in Lebanon Open
Introduction Waterpipe (WP) smoking is the leading tobacco use method among young adults in Lebanon. WP use is harmful, yet misperceptions about its safety exist. Implementing pictorial health warning labels (HWLs) on WP products is a prom…