John W Ayers
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 4224855 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | John W Ayers |
| NOMBRES | John W |
| APELLIDO | Ayers |
| FIRMA | AYERS J W |
| AFILIACIONES | University of California San Diego |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8831-8691 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 21 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 79 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 21 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2008 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2024 |
| ÍNDICE H | 4 |
State Cannabis and Psychedelic Legislation and Microdosing Interest in the US
This cross-sectional study found that state-led legislative reforms on cannabis and psychedelics were associated with increased public interest in microdosing psychedelics
Comparing Physician and Artificial Intelligence Chatbot Responses to Patient Questions Posted to a Public Social Media Forum
Importance The rapid expansion of virtual health care has caused a surge in patient messages concomitant with more work and burnout among health care professionals. Artificial intelligence (AI) assistants could potentially aid in creating answers to patient questions by drafting responses that could be reviewed by clinicians. Objective To evaluate the ability of an AI chatbot assistant (ChatGPT), released in November 2022, to provide quality and …
Managing HIV During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Characterizing Self-Reports of Self-Identified Patient Experiences with Methadone Maintenance Treatment on an Online Community during Covid-19
Patients described unanticipated consequences to one-size-fits-all policies that are unevenly applied resulting in suboptimal dosing, increased perceived risk of acquiring COVID-19 at OTPs, and reduced interaction with OTP providers and staff. While preliminary, these results are formative for follow-up surveillance metrics for patients of OTPs as well as digitally-mediated resource needs for this online community. This study serves as a model of…
Google shopping queries for vaping products, Juul and Iqos during the E-cigarette, or Vaping, product use Associated Lung Injury (Evali) outbreak
These results suggest that unplanned events, such as the EVALI outbreak, can provoke changes in the epidemiology of product usage. Tobacco companies should be prohibited from using events such as disease outbreaks to position their products as less harmful without prior approval
Did Philip Morris International use the e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (Evali) outbreak to market Iqos heated tobacco
25 July 2021 will mark the second anniversary1 of the e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (EVALI) outbreak.2 The concerns raised and news media attention focused on EVALI created a fertile environment for the tobacco industry to promote their e-cigarette alternatives,1 3 but this has not been studied. One such product is Philip Morris International’s (PMI) heated tobacco product: ‘IQOS’.4 5 To assess how PMI promoted IQOS i…
First Do No Harm”
Hiv
News coverage of the E-cigarette, or Vaping, product use Associated Lung Injury (Evali) outbreak and internet searches for vaping cessation
The vaping-induced pulmonary disease outbreak spawned increased coverage about the dangers of vaping and internet searches for vaping cessation. Resources and strategies that respond to this elevated interest should become a priority among public health leaders
A Philip Morris advertisement for its heated tobacco product Iqos sets a troubling precedent
Philip Morris was allowed to market its IQOS brand of heated (or 'heat-not-burn') tobacco in the USA in April 2019 after receiving a marketing order from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requiring it to follow existing tobacco marketing regulations, as well as new reporting requirements that mandate Philip Morris ensures consumers are properly informed about the dangers of IQOS and minors are not targeted.1 However, as early as August 2019,…
What to do when tobacco advertisers exploit antitobacco social media campaigns to sell tobacco
Public health antitobacco campaigns on social media reach a broad audience and can foster public engagement in active conversations that are not possible with traditional media channels such as television or radio.1 This new level of engagement, however, brings added challenges, chiefly the potential to lose control of a message. For instance, antitobacco campaigns can be attacked by counter-campaigns that can dilute and overwhelm a public health…
Substance Use Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Questioning Adolescents in the United States, 2015
Objectives. To provide current national estimates of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning (LGBQ) adolescents’ (grades 9–12) substance use risks. Methods. The 2015 national Youth Risk Behavior Survey included questions for 19 substance use outcomes covering 15 substances. LGBQ adolescents’ substance use was described and their risk relative to heterosexual adolescents was estimated after controlling for sociodemographic confounders. Results. In…
US consumer interest in non-cigarette tobacco products spikes around the 2009 federal tobacco tax increase
Objectives This quasi-experimental longitudinal study monitored aggregate Google search queries as a proxy for consumer interest in non-cigarette tobacco products (NTP) around the time of the 2009 US federal tobacco tax increase. Methods Query trends for searches mentioning common NTP were downloaded from Google's public archives. The mean relative increase was estimated by comparing the observed with expected query volume for the 16 weeks around…
Do Christian Denominations Exhibit Higher Rates of Alcohol Consumption? A Study of Korean American Women in California
Although Korean American women show high levels of involvement in religious practices and high prevalence of alcohol consumption, no studies have assessed the association between religious denomination and alcohol intake among this group of women. This cross-sectional study examined the associations of religious denomination and religious commitment to alcohol consumption among Korean American women in California. Polychotomous regression models …
Measuring English Proficiency and Language Preference
A recent Journal article1 found language preference was often unassociated, and English proficiency was consistently associated, with self-rated health—implying these should be modeled separately. A reexamination of this study suggests the reported conclusions depended on erroneous measures and highlights the importance of validity in linguistic studies. Two alternative linguistic indicators, which have stronger face validity, were examined along…
Can Religion Help Prevent Obesity? Religious Messages and the Prevalence of Being Overweight or Obese Among Korean Women in California
This research examines the influence of messages from religious leaders and congregants on whether Korean women are overweight or obese. Data were drawn from telephone interviews with a probability sample (N = 591) of women of Korean descent living in California. Overweight or obese prevalence was measured using World Health Organization standards for Asians (BMI > 23). Respondents reported the frequency of messages discouraging “excessive eating…
Hepatitis B Vaccination Prevalence and its Predictors Among Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, and Multiracial Adults in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Does Church Participation Facilitate Tobacco Control? A Report on Korean Immigrants
Whether or not participants reported attending church was associated with increased tobacco control practices. Public health interventions may profit by seeking to expand cooperation with religious congregations to facilitate efforts to promote healthy lifestyles among immigrant populations beyond the influences of church attendance
Is Immigration a Racial Issue? Anglo Attitudes on Immigration Policies in a Border County
Objective. This study assesses the association between Anglo aversion to Latinos, physical proximity to Latinos, and contact with ethnic minorities, with expressed preferences for immigration policies. Methods. Data were drawn from a telephone survey of San Diego County, California, residents ( N =549 Anglos) using random‐digit‐dial procedures during 2005–2006 that was conducted by closely supervised professional interviewers. Descriptive reports…
The Bishops and Their Flock
This study evaluates the extent to which the 2004 well publicized Catholic Bishops' warnings and the Church Doctrinal Note mandating that parishioners oppose candidates who supported policies contrary to Church doctrine influenced Catholic support for presidential candidate John Kerry. Data were drawn from a 2004 national survey of 493 Catholic adults using random digit dial procedures and commissioned byTimemagazine. Multivariate analyses indica…
American Muslim Political Participation Following 9/11
Using a nationwide survey of American Muslims conducted in 2004, we evaluate models of political participation, specifically the influence of religious characteristics, political resources, social structures, and political awareness on Muslims' reported political participation. American Muslims reported extremely high rates of political participation in comparison to the general public and in this regard are model citizens. Using path analysis, o…
Is Immigration a Racial Issue? Anglo Attitudes on Immigration Policies in a Border County
Objective. This study assesses the association between Anglo aversion to Latinos, physical proximity to Latinos, and contact with ethnic minorities, with expressed preferences for immigration policies. Methods. Data were drawn from a telephone survey of San Diego County, California, residents ( N =549 Anglos) using random‐digit‐dial procedures during 2005–2006 that was conducted by closely supervised professional interviewers. Descriptive reports…
American Muslim Political Participation Following 9/11
Using a nationwide survey of American Muslims conducted in 2004, we evaluate models of political participation, specifically the influence of religious characteristics, political resources, social structures, and political awareness on Muslims' reported political participation. American Muslims reported extremely high rates of political participation in comparison to the general public and in this regard are model citizens. Using path analysis, o…
Substance Use Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Questioning Adolescents in the United States, 2015
Objectives. To provide current national estimates of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning (LGBQ) adolescents’ (grades 9–12) substance use risks. Methods. The 2015 national Youth Risk Behavior Survey included questions for 19 substance use outcomes covering 15 substances. LGBQ adolescents’ substance use was described and their risk relative to heterosexual adolescents was estimated after controlling for sociodemographic confounders. Results. In…
Can Religion Help Prevent Obesity? Religious Messages and the Prevalence of Being Overweight or Obese Among Korean Women in California
This research examines the influence of messages from religious leaders and congregants on whether Korean women are overweight or obese. Data were drawn from telephone interviews with a probability sample (N = 591) of women of Korean descent living in California. Overweight or obese prevalence was measured using World Health Organization standards for Asians (BMI > 23). Respondents reported the frequency of messages discouraging “excessive eating…
The Bishops and Their Flock
This study evaluates the extent to which the 2004 well publicized Catholic Bishops' warnings and the Church Doctrinal Note mandating that parishioners oppose candidates who supported policies contrary to Church doctrine influenced Catholic support for presidential candidate John Kerry. Data were drawn from a 2004 national survey of 493 Catholic adults using random digit dial procedures and commissioned byTimemagazine. Multivariate analyses indica…
Measuring English Proficiency and Language Preference
A recent Journal article1 found language preference was often unassociated, and English proficiency was consistently associated, with self-rated health—implying these should be modeled separately. A reexamination of this study suggests the reported conclusions depended on erroneous measures and highlights the importance of validity in linguistic studies. Two alternative linguistic indicators, which have stronger face validity, were examined along…
First Do No Harm”
The Bishops and Their Flock
This study evaluates the extent to which the 2004 well publicized Catholic Bishops' warnings and the Church Doctrinal Note mandating that parishioners oppose candidates who supported policies contrary to Church doctrine influenced Catholic support for presidential candidate John Kerry. Data were drawn from a 2004 national survey of 493 Catholic adults using random digit dial procedures and commissioned byTimemagazine. Multivariate analyses indica…
American Muslim Political Participation Following 9/11
Using a nationwide survey of American Muslims conducted in 2004, we evaluate models of political participation, specifically the influence of religious characteristics, political resources, social structures, and political awareness on Muslims' reported political participation. American Muslims reported extremely high rates of political participation in comparison to the general public and in this regard are model citizens. Using path analysis, o…
Hepatitis B Vaccination Prevalence and its Predictors Among Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, and Multiracial Adults in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Does Church Participation Facilitate Tobacco Control? A Report on Korean Immigrants
Whether or not participants reported attending church was associated with increased tobacco control practices. Public health interventions may profit by seeking to expand cooperation with religious congregations to facilitate efforts to promote healthy lifestyles among immigrant populations beyond the influences of church attendance
Is Immigration a Racial Issue? Anglo Attitudes on Immigration Policies in a Border County
Objective. This study assesses the association between Anglo aversion to Latinos, physical proximity to Latinos, and contact with ethnic minorities, with expressed preferences for immigration policies. Methods. Data were drawn from a telephone survey of San Diego County, California, residents ( N =549 Anglos) using random‐digit‐dial procedures during 2005–2006 that was conducted by closely supervised professional interviewers. Descriptive reports…
Measuring English Proficiency and Language Preference
A recent Journal article1 found language preference was often unassociated, and English proficiency was consistently associated, with self-rated health—implying these should be modeled separately. A reexamination of this study suggests the reported conclusions depended on erroneous measures and highlights the importance of validity in linguistic studies. Two alternative linguistic indicators, which have stronger face validity, were examined along…
Can Religion Help Prevent Obesity? Religious Messages and the Prevalence of Being Overweight or Obese Among Korean Women in California
This research examines the influence of messages from religious leaders and congregants on whether Korean women are overweight or obese. Data were drawn from telephone interviews with a probability sample (N = 591) of women of Korean descent living in California. Overweight or obese prevalence was measured using World Health Organization standards for Asians (BMI > 23). Respondents reported the frequency of messages discouraging “excessive eating…
Do Christian Denominations Exhibit Higher Rates of Alcohol Consumption? A Study of Korean American Women in California
Although Korean American women show high levels of involvement in religious practices and high prevalence of alcohol consumption, no studies have assessed the association between religious denomination and alcohol intake among this group of women. This cross-sectional study examined the associations of religious denomination and religious commitment to alcohol consumption among Korean American women in California. Polychotomous regression models …
US consumer interest in non-cigarette tobacco products spikes around the 2009 federal tobacco tax increase
Objectives This quasi-experimental longitudinal study monitored aggregate Google search queries as a proxy for consumer interest in non-cigarette tobacco products (NTP) around the time of the 2009 US federal tobacco tax increase. Methods Query trends for searches mentioning common NTP were downloaded from Google's public archives. The mean relative increase was estimated by comparing the observed with expected query volume for the 16 weeks around…
Substance Use Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Questioning Adolescents in the United States, 2015
Objectives. To provide current national estimates of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning (LGBQ) adolescents’ (grades 9–12) substance use risks. Methods. The 2015 national Youth Risk Behavior Survey included questions for 19 substance use outcomes covering 15 substances. LGBQ adolescents’ substance use was described and their risk relative to heterosexual adolescents was estimated after controlling for sociodemographic confounders. Results. In…
What to do when tobacco advertisers exploit antitobacco social media campaigns to sell tobacco
Public health antitobacco campaigns on social media reach a broad audience and can foster public engagement in active conversations that are not possible with traditional media channels such as television or radio.1 This new level of engagement, however, brings added challenges, chiefly the potential to lose control of a message. For instance, antitobacco campaigns can be attacked by counter-campaigns that can dilute and overwhelm a public health…
Hiv
News coverage of the E-cigarette, or Vaping, product use Associated Lung Injury (Evali) outbreak and internet searches for vaping cessation
The vaping-induced pulmonary disease outbreak spawned increased coverage about the dangers of vaping and internet searches for vaping cessation. Resources and strategies that respond to this elevated interest should become a priority among public health leaders
A Philip Morris advertisement for its heated tobacco product Iqos sets a troubling precedent
Philip Morris was allowed to market its IQOS brand of heated (or 'heat-not-burn') tobacco in the USA in April 2019 after receiving a marketing order from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requiring it to follow existing tobacco marketing regulations, as well as new reporting requirements that mandate Philip Morris ensures consumers are properly informed about the dangers of IQOS and minors are not targeted.1 However, as early as August 2019,…
Characterizing Self-Reports of Self-Identified Patient Experiences with Methadone Maintenance Treatment on an Online Community during Covid-19
Patients described unanticipated consequences to one-size-fits-all policies that are unevenly applied resulting in suboptimal dosing, increased perceived risk of acquiring COVID-19 at OTPs, and reduced interaction with OTP providers and staff. While preliminary, these results are formative for follow-up surveillance metrics for patients of OTPs as well as digitally-mediated resource needs for this online community. This study serves as a model of…
Google shopping queries for vaping products, Juul and Iqos during the E-cigarette, or Vaping, product use Associated Lung Injury (Evali) outbreak
These results suggest that unplanned events, such as the EVALI outbreak, can provoke changes in the epidemiology of product usage. Tobacco companies should be prohibited from using events such as disease outbreaks to position their products as less harmful without prior approval
Did Philip Morris International use the e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (Evali) outbreak to market Iqos heated tobacco
25 July 2021 will mark the second anniversary1 of the e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (EVALI) outbreak.2 The concerns raised and news media attention focused on EVALI created a fertile environment for the tobacco industry to promote their e-cigarette alternatives,1 3 but this has not been studied. One such product is Philip Morris International’s (PMI) heated tobacco product: ‘IQOS’.4 5 To assess how PMI promoted IQOS i…
First Do No Harm”
Comparing Physician and Artificial Intelligence Chatbot Responses to Patient Questions Posted to a Public Social Media Forum
Importance The rapid expansion of virtual health care has caused a surge in patient messages concomitant with more work and burnout among health care professionals. Artificial intelligence (AI) assistants could potentially aid in creating answers to patient questions by drafting responses that could be reviewed by clinicians. Objective To evaluate the ability of an AI chatbot assistant (ChatGPT), released in November 2022, to provide quality and …
Managing HIV During the Covid-19 Pandemic
State Cannabis and Psychedelic Legislation and Microdosing Interest in the US
This cross-sectional study found that state-led legislative reforms on cannabis and psychedelics were associated with increased public interest in microdosing psychedelics
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