Katelyn Romm
Biographic Data
| ID | 765483 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Katelyn Romm |
| GIVEN NAMES | Katelyn |
| FAMILY NAME | Romm |
| SIGNATURE | ROMM K |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9552-0732 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 32 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 22 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 32 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Unmet Healthcare Needs as a Mechanism of Rural–Urban Medical Cannabis Use Disparities Among Sexual Minority Young Adults
Parental Beliefs in Relation to Sexual Minority Young Adults’ Critical Consciousness, Mental Health, and Substance Use
BACKGROUND: Sexual minority young adults (SMYAs) display elevated rates of mental health symptoms and substance use relative to their heterosexual peers. This study examined associations of parental beliefs with SMYAs' critical consciousness and health outcomes. METHODS: We analyzed data among 548 US SMYAs (ages 18-25) residing in Oklahoma and surrounding states who participated in a 2-wave online observational survey study. Multivariable regress…
Psychedelic Use, Microdosing, Motives, and Information and Product Sources Among Young Adults in the United States
26.38, ~50% past-month cannabis use by design) completed an online survey. Multivariable regression assessed sociodemographics, mental health, and adverse childhood events (ACEs) in relation to: (1) past-year psychedelic use; and (2) among those reporting lifetime use: (a) lifetime microdosing and (b) use motives. Lifetime and past-year psychedelic use were 27.7% and 11.9% (commonly psilocybin/amanita, MDMA, and LSD); 48.8% used only for nonmedic…
Socio-political indicators of food insecurity
Objective: Food insecurity (FI) prevalence has increased globally, including the United States (US), and disproportionately affects certain subgroups (e.g. women). Both food-related and non-food-related sociopolitical indicators may impact FI rates; however, these associations are underexplored. This study assessed select state-level sociopolitical indicators among states with higher and lower FI rates compared to the national average. Design: Cr…
Disparities in Exposure to Cannabis Marketing and Perceptions of Inequalities in Possession Treatment
Exposure to Cannabis in Social Networks and Advertising in Relation to Cannabis-Related Perceptions, Motives, and Use Behaviors Among Young Adults in the US
Within the expanding US cannabis market, young adult cannabis use has increased, underscoring the need to understand key influences on cannabis use. This study examined cannabis-related social and marketing exposures in relation to cannabis use and related mechanisms among US young adults. = 26.39, 59.4% female, 37.4% racial minority, 19.0% Hispanic). Path analyses assessed: (1) parental use, friends' use, and advertising exposure in relation to …
Associations Between Cannabis Messaging and Derived Psychoactive Cannabis Product Perceptions, Use, and Use Intentions Among a Sample of US Young Adults
Background Since the 2018 Agricultural Improvement Act, derived intoxicating cannabis products (DICPs) emerged as largely unregulated products; meanwhile, traditional cannabis use has increased. To inform effective prevention, research is needed to assess differences in motives for using cannabis only versus both cannabis and DICPs, as well as use-related consequences.Methods We analyzed survey data (June–November 2023) from 4,031 US young adults…
Rural–urban movement and stability in relation to minority stress‐related factors, tobacco norms, and tobacco use among a sample of US sexual minority‐identifying young adults
PURPOSE: Sexual minority young adults (SMYAs) residing in rural (vs. urban) areas report higher tobacco use rates. Less work has assessed associations of rural-urban residential movement/stability with SMYAs' tobacco use and factors driving these associations. METHODS: We analyzed 2023 survey data from 1082 US SMYAs (aged 18-34). Multivariable regressions controlling for sociodemographics examined associations of: (1) rural-urban movement/stabili…
Unmet Healthcare Needs and Medical Cannabis Use Among Sexual and Gender Minoritized Adults in a High-Stigma Environment
Sexual and gender minoritized (SGM) individuals in high-stigma areas may use cannabis to cope with unmet healthcare needs and elevated stress. Adults in Oklahoma (Mage = 43.9[SD = 16.8], 54.5% female, 71.4% non-Hispanic White) completed a cross-sectional survey (August-September 2022). Logistic regression examined the association of SGM identity (SGM or non-SGM) with past-year unmet healthcare need (yes/no). Logistic and linear regressions also e…
Young Adults' Experiences with Cannabis Retailer Marketing and Related Practices
Exposure to E-Cigarette Advertisements or Reviews and E-Cigarette Use Progression
Limited research has investigated the impact of e-cigarette advertising and reviews on the progression of e-cigarette use among young adults in the US. This study utilized five-wave longitudinal data (2018-2020) with 3006 young adults aged 18-34, reporting exposure to e-cigarette advertisements or reviews at Wave 1 (W1) and W3. Generalized estimating equations (GEE) were used to examine the prospective associations between frequent exposure to e-…
Differences by Emotion Regulation in the Association Between Discrimination and Tobacco Use Among Sexual Minority Young Adults
Little research has examined factors, such as emotion regulation strategies, that amplify or mitigate associations between discrimination and tobacco use among sexual minority young adults (SMYAs). SM-identifying YA (ages 18-34) women (N = 450; Mage = 24.11; 31.1% racial or ethnic minority) and men (N = 254; Mage = 24.68; 28.0% racial or ethnic minority) residing in 6 US metropolitan areas were surveyed. Bivariate analyses examined associations o…
Experiences of Microaggressions, Attributions, and Impact Among US Young Adults
Psychosocial Correlates of Opioid Use Profiles among Young Adults in a Longitudinal Study across 6 US Metropolitan Areas
Background: Examining opioid use profiles over time and related factors among young adults is crucial to informing prevention efforts. Objectives: This study analyzed baseline data (Fall 2018) and one-year follow-up data from a cohort of 2,975 US young adults (Mage=24.55, 42.1% male; 71.7% White; 11.4% Hispanic). Multinomial logistic regression was used to examine: 1) psychosocial correlates (i.e. adverse childhood experiences [ACEs], depressive …
Examining Multilevel Correlates of Geographic Mobility in a Sample of US Young Adults Before and During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Iqos Use and Interest by Sociodemographic and Tobacco Behavior Characteristics among Adults in the US and Israel
Heated tobacco products (HTPs) have expanded globally. IQOS, a global HTP leader, was launched in Israel in 2016 and the US in 2019. To inform tobacco control efforts, it is critical to understand who is likely to use HTPs in different countries with distinct regulatory and marketing contexts. Thus, we conducted a cross-sectional survey among adult (ages 18-45) online panelists in the US ( n = 1128) and Israel ( n = 1094), oversampling tobacco us…
Cross-Sectional Retrospective Assessments versus Longitudinal Prospective Assessments of Substance Use Change among Young Adults during Covid-19
Findings highlight methodological variability as a potential reason for mixed findings regarding pandemic-related substance use change and underscore the need for rigorously designed research to accurately assess the population impact of COVID-19 and other historical events
Does early childhood education help to improve high school outcomes? Results from Tulsa
Early childhood education contributes to improved school readiness but impacts on high school remain unclear. This study estimates the effects of Tulsa, Oklahoma's universal pre-K and Head Start programs through the junior year of high school (in 2018/2019; N = 2902; Mage = 16.52, SD = .39; 48% female; 28% white, 34% Black, 27% Hispanic, 8% Native American). Propensity score weighted regressions suggest students who attended pre-K, but not Head S…
Geographic isolation predicts tobacco product use among youth
PURPOSE: The purpose of the current study was to evaluate associations between geographic rurality and tobacco use patterns among adolescents. METHODS: High school students (N = 566) from north-central Appalachia reported on their lifetime and/or current use of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes (ECIGs), cigars, and smokeless tobacco. Geographic rurality was measured via the Isolation scale, whereby residential ZIP Codes determined the degree to w…
State T21, Restrictions on Flavored E-Cigarette Products, and Non-Medical Cannabis Sales Legalization in Relation to Young Adult Reports of Vape Shop Age Verification and Product Offerings
Vape shop practices related to age verification and product offerings (e.g., other tobacco, cannabis), which may affect young-adult tobacco/substance use, are likely impacted by state-level policies (i.e., Tobacco 21 [T21], flavored e-cigarette restrictions, non-medical cannabis legalization). Using data from young adults (18-34 years) in 6 US states representing variability in whether/when they implemented the aforementioned policies, this study…
The Impact of Recent Tobacco Regulations and Covid-19 Restrictions and Implications for Future E-Cigarette Retail
Surveillance of tobacco retail, consumer behavior, and regulatory compliance is warranted as policies regarding nicotine and cannabis continue evolving
Nicotine pouch marketing strategies in the USA
Regulatory efforts must be informed by surveillance of nicotine pouch marketing and impacts on consumer subgroups (eg, young people)
Iqos and cigarette advertising across regulatory periods and population groups in Israel
IQOS and cigarette advertisements varied over time and appeared to have been impacted by regulatory changes. PMI invested more in IQOS advertisements than in cigarettes, with a partial advertisement ban decreasing both products' advertisements. PMI might be targeting the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish population which has a low smoking rate. Further research and surveillance are needed to better understand targeting strategies in order to inform tobacco c…
PMI’s Iqos and cigarette ads in Israeli media
IQOS advertisement content shifted as more restrictions went into effect, with several elements used to circumvent legislation. Findings from this study point to the necessity of a complete advertisement ban and ongoing marketing surveillance
Iqos marketing strategies at point-of-sales
PMI uses similar tactics to promote IQOS at POS as they previously used for combustible products, including direct promotional activities with retailers, and circumvented legislation by using special displays and signage. Governments need to ban these measures and support retailers with clear practical guidance regarding the implementation of marketing restrictions at POS
Risk and Protective Factors for Changes in Adolescent Psychosocial Adjustment During Covid‐19
The current study examined (1) changes in psychosocial adjustment among adolescents completing two surveys before COVID-19 and those completing the final survey during COVID-19 and (2) related risk/protective factors. Participants were 208 US adolescents (M age = 15.09, SD = 0.50, 48.8% female, 86.1% White; 40.9% COVID group) who completed longitudinal surveys assessing psychosocial adjustment and related risk/protective factors (e.g., emotion re…
It's none of your business
Although parental knowledge of youth behavior is associated with less adolescent engagement in problem behaviors, many adolescents keep their engagement in various activities secret from their parents. However, less research has examined why youth keep secrets about their engagement in problematic activities. The current study examined adolescents' reasons for keeping secrets from their parents regarding their engagement in problematic and multif…
Adolescents’ Evaluations of Political Leaders
The current study explored youths' views of President Donald Trump using quantitative ratings and open-ended responses from a diverse sample of 1,432 U.S. adolescents from three geographic regions. Adolescent demographic characteristics (i.e., gender, race, geographic location) were systematically associated with their views about Trump. Open-ended responses demonstrated substantial variability in youths' rationales for approving or disapproving …
A Social Domain Approach to Informant Discrepancies in Parental Solicitation and Family Rules
Differences by Emotion Regulation in the Association Between Discrimination and Tobacco Use Among Sexual Minority Young Adults
Little research has examined factors, such as emotion regulation strategies, that amplify or mitigate associations between discrimination and tobacco use among sexual minority young adults (SMYAs). SM-identifying YA (ages 18-34) women (N = 450; Mage = 24.11; 31.1% racial or ethnic minority) and men (N = 254; Mage = 24.68; 28.0% racial or ethnic minority) residing in 6 US metropolitan areas were surveyed. Bivariate analyses examined associations o…
Experiences of Microaggressions, Attributions, and Impact Among US Young Adults
A Social Domain Approach to Informant Discrepancies in Parental Solicitation and Family Rules
Adolescents’ Evaluations of Political Leaders
The current study explored youths' views of President Donald Trump using quantitative ratings and open-ended responses from a diverse sample of 1,432 U.S. adolescents from three geographic regions. Adolescent demographic characteristics (i.e., gender, race, geographic location) were systematically associated with their views about Trump. Open-ended responses demonstrated substantial variability in youths' rationales for approving or disapproving …
Mode of Marijuana Use among Young Adults
AbstarctBackground Given changes in marijuana regulations, retail, and products and potential impact on use, we examined young-adult perceptions of different modes of use, the proportion using via different modes (e.g. smoking, vaping, ingesting), and associations with the use levels and stability of use over time.Methods We analyzed baseline and one-year follow-up survey data (Fall 2018–2019) among 3,006 young adults (ages 18–34) across six metr…
Iqos marketing strategies in the USA before and after US FDA modified risk tobacco product authorisation
Regulatory efforts must be informed by ongoing surveillance of IQOS marketing efforts and its impacts, particularly how specific consumer subgroups (eg, tobacco non-users, women, young people) are impacted by marketing exposure
Risk and Protective Factors for Changes in Adolescent Psychosocial Adjustment During Covid‐19
The current study examined (1) changes in psychosocial adjustment among adolescents completing two surveys before COVID-19 and those completing the final survey during COVID-19 and (2) related risk/protective factors. Participants were 208 US adolescents (M age = 15.09, SD = 0.50, 48.8% female, 86.1% White; 40.9% COVID group) who completed longitudinal surveys assessing psychosocial adjustment and related risk/protective factors (e.g., emotion re…
It's none of your business
Although parental knowledge of youth behavior is associated with less adolescent engagement in problem behaviors, many adolescents keep their engagement in various activities secret from their parents. However, less research has examined why youth keep secrets about their engagement in problematic activities. The current study examined adolescents' reasons for keeping secrets from their parents regarding their engagement in problematic and multif…
Cross-Sectional Retrospective Assessments versus Longitudinal Prospective Assessments of Substance Use Change among Young Adults during Covid-19
Findings highlight methodological variability as a potential reason for mixed findings regarding pandemic-related substance use change and underscore the need for rigorously designed research to accurately assess the population impact of COVID-19 and other historical events
Does early childhood education help to improve high school outcomes? Results from Tulsa
Early childhood education contributes to improved school readiness but impacts on high school remain unclear. This study estimates the effects of Tulsa, Oklahoma's universal pre-K and Head Start programs through the junior year of high school (in 2018/2019; N = 2902; Mage = 16.52, SD = .39; 48% female; 28% white, 34% Black, 27% Hispanic, 8% Native American). Propensity score weighted regressions suggest students who attended pre-K, but not Head S…
Geographic isolation predicts tobacco product use among youth
PURPOSE: The purpose of the current study was to evaluate associations between geographic rurality and tobacco use patterns among adolescents. METHODS: High school students (N = 566) from north-central Appalachia reported on their lifetime and/or current use of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes (ECIGs), cigars, and smokeless tobacco. Geographic rurality was measured via the Isolation scale, whereby residential ZIP Codes determined the degree to w…
State T21, Restrictions on Flavored E-Cigarette Products, and Non-Medical Cannabis Sales Legalization in Relation to Young Adult Reports of Vape Shop Age Verification and Product Offerings
Vape shop practices related to age verification and product offerings (e.g., other tobacco, cannabis), which may affect young-adult tobacco/substance use, are likely impacted by state-level policies (i.e., Tobacco 21 [T21], flavored e-cigarette restrictions, non-medical cannabis legalization). Using data from young adults (18-34 years) in 6 US states representing variability in whether/when they implemented the aforementioned policies, this study…
The Impact of Recent Tobacco Regulations and Covid-19 Restrictions and Implications for Future E-Cigarette Retail
Surveillance of tobacco retail, consumer behavior, and regulatory compliance is warranted as policies regarding nicotine and cannabis continue evolving
Nicotine pouch marketing strategies in the USA
Regulatory efforts must be informed by surveillance of nicotine pouch marketing and impacts on consumer subgroups (eg, young people)
Iqos and cigarette advertising across regulatory periods and population groups in Israel
IQOS and cigarette advertisements varied over time and appeared to have been impacted by regulatory changes. PMI invested more in IQOS advertisements than in cigarettes, with a partial advertisement ban decreasing both products' advertisements. PMI might be targeting the Ultra-Orthodox Jewish population which has a low smoking rate. Further research and surveillance are needed to better understand targeting strategies in order to inform tobacco c…
PMI’s Iqos and cigarette ads in Israeli media
IQOS advertisement content shifted as more restrictions went into effect, with several elements used to circumvent legislation. Findings from this study point to the necessity of a complete advertisement ban and ongoing marketing surveillance
Iqos marketing strategies at point-of-sales
PMI uses similar tactics to promote IQOS at POS as they previously used for combustible products, including direct promotional activities with retailers, and circumvented legislation by using special displays and signage. Governments need to ban these measures and support retailers with clear practical guidance regarding the implementation of marketing restrictions at POS
Impact of FDA endorsement and modified risk versus exposure messaging in Iqos ads
Regulators must monitor direct and indirect advertising content of modified risk tobacco product-authorised products and prevent potentially harmful misinterpretations
Psychosocial Correlates of Opioid Use Profiles among Young Adults in a Longitudinal Study across 6 US Metropolitan Areas
Background: Examining opioid use profiles over time and related factors among young adults is crucial to informing prevention efforts. Objectives: This study analyzed baseline data (Fall 2018) and one-year follow-up data from a cohort of 2,975 US young adults (Mage=24.55, 42.1% male; 71.7% White; 11.4% Hispanic). Multinomial logistic regression was used to examine: 1) psychosocial correlates (i.e. adverse childhood experiences [ACEs], depressive …
Examining Multilevel Correlates of Geographic Mobility in a Sample of US Young Adults Before and During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Iqos Use and Interest by Sociodemographic and Tobacco Behavior Characteristics among Adults in the US and Israel
Heated tobacco products (HTPs) have expanded globally. IQOS, a global HTP leader, was launched in Israel in 2016 and the US in 2019. To inform tobacco control efforts, it is critical to understand who is likely to use HTPs in different countries with distinct regulatory and marketing contexts. Thus, we conducted a cross-sectional survey among adult (ages 18-45) online panelists in the US ( n = 1128) and Israel ( n = 1094), oversampling tobacco us…
Exposure to E-Cigarette Advertisements or Reviews and E-Cigarette Use Progression
Limited research has investigated the impact of e-cigarette advertising and reviews on the progression of e-cigarette use among young adults in the US. This study utilized five-wave longitudinal data (2018-2020) with 3006 young adults aged 18-34, reporting exposure to e-cigarette advertisements or reviews at Wave 1 (W1) and W3. Generalized estimating equations (GEE) were used to examine the prospective associations between frequent exposure to e-…
Differences by Emotion Regulation in the Association Between Discrimination and Tobacco Use Among Sexual Minority Young Adults
Little research has examined factors, such as emotion regulation strategies, that amplify or mitigate associations between discrimination and tobacco use among sexual minority young adults (SMYAs). SM-identifying YA (ages 18-34) women (N = 450; Mage = 24.11; 31.1% racial or ethnic minority) and men (N = 254; Mage = 24.68; 28.0% racial or ethnic minority) residing in 6 US metropolitan areas were surveyed. Bivariate analyses examined associations o…
Experiences of Microaggressions, Attributions, and Impact Among US Young Adults
Exposure to Cannabis in Social Networks and Advertising in Relation to Cannabis-Related Perceptions, Motives, and Use Behaviors Among Young Adults in the US
Within the expanding US cannabis market, young adult cannabis use has increased, underscoring the need to understand key influences on cannabis use. This study examined cannabis-related social and marketing exposures in relation to cannabis use and related mechanisms among US young adults. = 26.39, 59.4% female, 37.4% racial minority, 19.0% Hispanic). Path analyses assessed: (1) parental use, friends' use, and advertising exposure in relation to …
Associations Between Cannabis Messaging and Derived Psychoactive Cannabis Product Perceptions, Use, and Use Intentions Among a Sample of US Young Adults
Background Since the 2018 Agricultural Improvement Act, derived intoxicating cannabis products (DICPs) emerged as largely unregulated products; meanwhile, traditional cannabis use has increased. To inform effective prevention, research is needed to assess differences in motives for using cannabis only versus both cannabis and DICPs, as well as use-related consequences.Methods We analyzed survey data (June–November 2023) from 4,031 US young adults…
Rural–urban movement and stability in relation to minority stress‐related factors, tobacco norms, and tobacco use among a sample of US sexual minority‐identifying young adults
PURPOSE: Sexual minority young adults (SMYAs) residing in rural (vs. urban) areas report higher tobacco use rates. Less work has assessed associations of rural-urban residential movement/stability with SMYAs' tobacco use and factors driving these associations. METHODS: We analyzed 2023 survey data from 1082 US SMYAs (aged 18-34). Multivariable regressions controlling for sociodemographics examined associations of: (1) rural-urban movement/stabili…
Medicine (21 works) · Psychology (15 works) · Demography (12 works) · Environmental health (12 works) · Psychiatry (11 works) · Smoking Behavior and Cessation (11 works) · Young adult (10 works) · Advertising (8 works) · Clinical Psychology (8 works) · Demography (8 works)