Cristine D Delnevo
Biographic Data
| ID | 1724912 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Cristine D Delnevo |
| GIVEN NAMES | Cristine D |
| FAMILY NAME | Delnevo |
| SIGNATURE | DELNEVO C D |
| AFFILIATIONS | Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9597-4307 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 85 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 25 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 85 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2002 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
“You’re Not a Cop, Right?” How Tobacco Retailers Navigate Underage Tobacco Purchases at the Point of Sale
PURPOSE: Despite the passage of federal Tobacco 21 (T21) policies, underage tobacco use remains a problem. Retailers play a critical role in enforcing T21 policies as they control access to tobacco products at the point of sale. Given the importance of retailer compliance in the success of T21 policies, this study aimed to investigate how clerks navigate situations when underage buyers attempt to purchase tobacco products by using comments captur…
An Experimental Study on the Effect of E-Cigarette Advertising Features on Youth Perceptions and Intentions
BACKGROUND: Exposure to e-cigarette marketing may influence youths' e-cigarette perceptions and behavior. However, less is known about the effect of specific advertisement (ad) features on youth who have never tried e-cigarettes. METHODS: = 516). Participants viewed two ads in one of eight randomized e-cigarette ad conditions that varied by three ad features: color (vibrant/muted), images of models (present/absent), and smoking-relevant language …
Examining the implementation of court-ordered cigarette ‘corrective statements’ displayed in a regional sample of US tobacco retailers
Differences in corrective statement display and volume may shape exposure opportunities, influencing population impacts. Future research should examine whether consumers notice and process these messages in real-world conditions, critical precursors to knowledge or behavioural change
Pushing the US nicotine pouch market
Regional variations and market share of FDA-authorised products for top-selling electronic cigarette brands in the USA
The differences in top brands by region reflect challenges in the surveillance of e-cigarette sales, marketing and use and reflect the rapidly changing disposable e-cigarette marketplace, in which new brands are introduced and popularised at high frequency, as manufacturers of disposable e-cigarettes adapt to exploit regulatory loopholes. In the context of other emerging markets, like nicotine pouches, we urge regulators to act quickly to regulat…
Unauthorised therapeutic claims on e-cigarette and nicotine pouch company websites in the USA
Nicotine pouch brands
Marketing for Sensa
Use of nicotine pouches among adults who currently or formerly smoked cigarettes and/or vaped nicotine
We found a significant increase in NP ever-use and current use between 2022 and 2024 among adults with established nicotine product use, consistent with national sales trends. Further research is needed to determine whether adults are using NPs as a tool to quit smoking or sustain abstinence after quitting
Self-reported exposure and reactions to cigarette corrective statements at the point-of-sale among US adults who smoke and youth
About 18% of youth and 26% of smoking adults reported corrective statement exposure at POS. While exposure was positively associated with store visitation frequency, exposure was lower than for other tobacco POS messaging, suggesting that visual competition and limited retailer coverage may have constrained reach. Findings can inform future health messaging strategies in retail environments
Cigarette trafficking in New York City
This study found that in 2024, the percentage of littered packs bearing the proper NYC tax stamp declined to 16.6%. Georgia surpassed Virginia as the primary source of littered cigarettes. Packs with no stamp increased, rivalling Virginia as the second most common type of littered packs. Last, Newport's menthol cigarettes were the dominant brand. Declining smoking rates suggest NYC's tobacco control policy has made progress. However, the persiste…
Marketing ZYN
Dramatic Reductions in Cigarette Smoking Prevalence among High School Youth from 1991 to 2022 Unlikely to Have Been Undermined by E-Cigarettes
There is concern that youth e-cigarette use could lead youth to initiate cigarette smoking. This study identifies epochs of cigarette smoking among U.S. high school students in three commonly utilized national school-based surveys over three decades without a priori assumptions. We examined trends in ever and current cigarette smoking among high school youth from 1991 to 2022 in three datasets: Monitoring the Future (MTF), the National Youth Risk…
Longitudinal analysis of cigar use patterns among US youth and adults, 2013–2019
Cigar use increased as usual pack quantity purchased increased across cigar types for youth and adults. Small increases in pack quantity (e.g., one additional cigar) are likely to result in consuming less than one additional day per month, though larger increases (e.g., 10 additional cigars per pack) may result in greater use
L&M’s foray into marketing ‘natural’ cigarettes
This ad watch details new L&M cigarette marketing in the United States that now features the terms “simple” and “tobacco and water”, while continuing to highlight its affordable and premium qualities. This implicitly positions L&M as an affordable natural brand, which is new for the brand. From a public health standpoint, this warrants attention and raises concern because of the commercial success of brands positioned as “natural”, the well-docum…
Iqos print magazine advertising characteristics and reach before and after FDA authorisation as a modified risk tobacco product
After receiving MRTP authorisation, IQOS increased ad expenditures in print magazines with a readership comprised of primarily women. If IQOS returns to the US market, it will be important for tobacco control to monitor their advertisement content, placement, and expenditures
Camel Crush pack inserts cross-promote Vuse menthol e-cigarettes ahead of impending menthol cigarette ban
Examining the Survey Setting Effect on Current E-Cigarette Use Estimates among High School Students in the 2021 National Youth Tobacco Survey
The 2021 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) was completed by youth online during class time, either in school or at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the role of NYTS data in tobacco regulatory science, it is vital to understand the effect of survey settings (home, school) on tobacco-use estimates. We used a series of multivariable logistic regressions to examine whether survey settings (home vs. school) predicted current e-cigarette use…
Cigar Warning Noticing and Demographic and Usage Correlates
Although cigars pose health risks similar to cigarettes, their packaging/marketing is not subject to commensurate regulation in the US. In a 2000 agreement with the Federal Trade Commission, seven major manufacturers agreed to use some form of cigar warning. In 2016, the Food and Drug Administration passed a rule requiring larger standardized warnings, but the requirement was successfully challenged in court. Here, we examined U.S. population-lev…
Trends in Overall and Menthol Market Shares of Leading Cigarette Brands in the USA
Many factors can shift cigarette brand preference, and surveillance is an important tactic to inform regulatory strategy. The objective of this study was to identify shifts in top brands' overall and menthol market share from 2014 to 2019. We used data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health public use datasets, which are a nationally representative, cross-sectional survey of people aged 12+ in the USA. In our analysis of top brands, we a…
The Landscape of Cigar Marketing in Print Magazines from 2018–2021
Cigar consumption has increased in the U.S. over the past decade, yet gaps remain in research on cigar promotion in print magazines. This study examines ad placement, volume, ad characteristics, and associated expenditures for cigars from 2018-2021, and readership data for magazines containing cigar ads. We merged content analysis data with Kantar Media data on magazine placement and expenditures and used magazine readership data from MRI-Simmons…
A Pilot Feasibility Study of an Online Youth Tobacco Survey Administration among High School Students
The COVID-19 pandemic restrictions forced many schools to shift to remote or hybrid learning, disrupting surveillance systems such as the New Jersey Youth Tobacco Survey, traditionally administered in schools by paper and pencil. In spring 2021, we conducted a feasibility study among a convenience sample of six public high schools to assess the use of an online survey to allow for remote participation. In each school, 4 to 6 classes were selected…
Impact of Canada’s menthol cigarette ban on quitting among menthol smokers
This pooled analysis of Canada's menthol cigarette ban provides the foundation for estimating the impact of menthol bans in the USA and other countries. Projections suggest that a US menthol cigarette ban would have a substantial impact on increasing quitting
Tobacco minimum packaging policy to reduce cigarillo use among young people
Young adult cigarillo smokers prefer smaller packs in conditions where pricing incentivises smaller packs. Minimum pack size policies may reduce the appeal of cigarillos among young adults, especially less frequent cigarillo smokers. Pack size policy should take into consideration price, and ideally these two factors should be addressed together
Nicotine pouch product awareness, interest and ever use among US adults who smoke, 2021
Levels of awareness, appeal and trial of nicotine pouches among US adults who smoke were modest, with variation by age, education, quit plans and quit attempt methods. Continued surveillance is warranted, including among naïve users and users of other tobacco and nicotine products
Social norms and its correlates as a pathway to smoking among young Latino adults
Seven-Year Patterns in US Cigar Use Epidemiology Among Young Adults Aged 18–25 Years
Objectives. We examined patterns in cigar use among young adults, aged 18–25 years, focusing on race/ethnicity and brand. Methods. We conducted a secondary data analysis of cross-sectional waves of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002–2008, using multivariate logistic regression to assess time trends in past 30 days cigar use, past 30 days use of a “top 5” cigar brand, cigar use intensity, and age at first cigar use. Results. Cigar us…
Census tract correlates of vape shop locations in New Jersey
Trading Tobacco
The analysis of Ringel and colleagues,1 who found that youths’ cigar use is sensitive to price, highlights an important but overlooked issue in public health—the use of tobacco products other than cigarettes. However, since 1999 and 2000, when the data used by Ringel et al. were collected, there have been many changes that deserve discussion. Cigar consumption in the United States increased by more than 28% between 2000 and 2004, whereas cigarett…
A Whole ’Nother Smoke” or a Cigarette in Disguise
Present-day consumption of little cigars rivals that of the early 1970s when sales of little cigars boomed. This boom was largely attributed to RJ Reynolds, and documents reveal how and why they became a powerful force in little cigar sales. RJ Reynolds designed a little cigar, Winchesters, for cigarette smokers and produced one as close to a cigarette as legally possible. Initially, RJ Reynolds intended to capitalize on the cigarette advertising…
Tobacco Industry Direct Mail Marketing and Participation by New Jersey Adults
We examined adult participation in tobacco industry direct marketing: receipt of direct mail and use of coupons and brand reward programs. Participation was highest for direct mail; participation in all 3 forms differed by gender, age, and race/ethnicity; current smokers, Whites, and persons aged 25 to 64 years reported greater participation. Although tobacco industry direct marketing may influence smoking initiation, its potential to increase co…
Cigar Use in New Jersey Among Adolescents and Adults
More than 3000 youths become daily smokers each day.1 Millions of youths will die from a tobacco-caused disease,2 and tobacco use remains the single leading preventable cause of death in the United States.3 However, recent data indicate that the prevalence of cigarette smoking among youths nationally has declined since 1998.4 Although the decline in cigarette use among youths is encouraging, the emergence of other tobacco products, such as cigars…
Relationships Between Cigarette Smoking and Weight Control in Young Women
While multiple risk factors are associated with smoking, body weight concern is a significant risk factor for smoking among young women, including adolescents. This article explores the relationship between frequency of smoking and weight loss strategies among a nationally representative sample of high school females (n = 7,828). Adjusted odds ratios were generated for smoking, weight goals, and weight loss strategies, controlling for demographic…
Defining Cigarette Smoking Status in Young Adults
Sole use of the adult or adolescent measure of current cigarette smoking is insufficient to document progression to regular smoking in young adults
Correlates of Bidi Use Among Youth
These results suggest specific groups that should be targeted for intervention
Prevalence and correlates of internet cigarette purchasing among adult smokers in New Jersey
Although higher prices are known to reduce the demand for cigarettes, internet cigarette purchasing is likely to weaken this effect, particularly among heavy, more dependent smokers who are less interested in quitting
Tobacco Industry Direct Mail Marketing and Participation by New Jersey Adults
We examined adult participation in tobacco industry direct marketing: receipt of direct mail and use of coupons and brand reward programs. Participation was highest for direct mail; participation in all 3 forms differed by gender, age, and race/ethnicity; current smokers, Whites, and persons aged 25 to 64 years reported greater participation. Although tobacco industry direct marketing may influence smoking initiation, its potential to increase co…
Trading Tobacco
The analysis of Ringel and colleagues,1 who found that youths’ cigar use is sensitive to price, highlights an important but overlooked issue in public health—the use of tobacco products other than cigarettes. However, since 1999 and 2000, when the data used by Ringel et al. were collected, there have been many changes that deserve discussion. Cigar consumption in the United States increased by more than 28% between 2000 and 2004, whereas cigarett…
Disparity of Physicians' Utilization of Tobacco Treatment Services
A Whole ’Nother Smoke” or a Cigarette in Disguise
Present-day consumption of little cigars rivals that of the early 1970s when sales of little cigars boomed. This boom was largely attributed to RJ Reynolds, and documents reveal how and why they became a powerful force in little cigar sales. RJ Reynolds designed a little cigar, Winchesters, for cigarette smokers and produced one as close to a cigarette as legally possible. Initially, RJ Reynolds intended to capitalize on the cigarette advertising…
Estimates of Cigarette Smoking From the NJ Adult Tobacco Survey
Methodological changes can artificially affect trends in prevalence estimates
Qualitative analysis of Camel Snus' website message board—users' product perceptions, insights and online interactions
Camel Snus has appeal for at least some smokers and SLT users. Camel Snus' website message board may have been a doubly beneficial marketing feature in both connecting product users and providing product feedback to the company during test-marketing
Seven-Year Patterns in US Cigar Use Epidemiology Among Young Adults Aged 18–25 Years
Objectives. We examined patterns in cigar use among young adults, aged 18–25 years, focusing on race/ethnicity and brand. Methods. We conducted a secondary data analysis of cross-sectional waves of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2002–2008, using multivariate logistic regression to assess time trends in past 30 days cigar use, past 30 days use of a “top 5” cigar brand, cigar use intensity, and age at first cigar use. Results. Cigar us…
Hookah Use Among New Jersey Youth
Prevalence of hookah use is rising among New Jersey's youth, particularly among minority populations, representing a growing public health concern
Dispelling myths about gender differences in smoking cessation
Conclusions about gender differences in smoking cessation should be based on evidence from the general population rather than from atypical clinical samples. This study has found convincing evidence that men in general are not more likely to quit smoking successfully than women
Examining market trends in the United States smokeless tobacco use
Sales of moist snuff, both overall and for particular styles, are increasing. Growing pouch use may be attributed to new SLT users, which may include cigarette smokers using them as starter SLT products. Increased sales of flavoured and discounted snuff raise concerns about use and appeal to youth. Continued surveillance of SLT sales trends is warranted
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Tobacco Use Patterns
AA and NHPI disparities in tobacco use may be due to underutilization of cessation resources, including those for non-cigarette tobacco products, and lack of availability of culturally-appropriate resources. Community-based and regulatory approaches should be employed to reduce use of all tobacco products, especially among high prevalence subgroups
Sex Differences in the Association of Psychological Distress and Tobacco Use
Findings suggest a stronger association of SPD and tobacco use for women
Preference for flavoured cigar brands among youth, young adults and adults in the USA
This study finds recent growth in flavoured cigar consumption and preference among youth and young adults for cigar brands that are flavoured. These findings underscore the need to expand monitoring of product attributes as well as individual-level cigar use behaviours captured through population surveillance
Clove cigar sales following the US flavoured cigarette ban
Kretek International, like other tobacco manufacturers, manipulated its products following the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act as a way to capitalise on regulatory loopholes and replace its now banned clove cigarettes. As a result, consumption of the company's Djarum clove cigars increased exponentially in recent years
Interviews with smokers about smokeless tobacco products, risk messages and news articles
Exposure to reduced-risk SLT information may have some impact on smokers' SLT perceptions and interest, but this might be limited by a variety of negative SLT beliefs and growth of other smoking alternatives. Future research should explore SLT risk message effects with larger samples and different study designs
Smokers’ attitudes and support for e-cigarette policies and regulation in the USA
Support for many e-cigarette regulatory policies is strong among smokers, including for policies that the FDA has recently proposed and potential future regulations. States considering indoor e-cigarette restrictions should know that a substantial number of current smokers support such regulations
Cigarette smokers’ classification of tobacco products
The results of this survey suggest that when presented with photographs of tobacco products, large proportions of current smokers were unable to differentiate between cigarettes, little cigars, cigarillos, RYO and cigars. Findings have implications for existing public health efforts targeting cigarette smokers, and underscore the need to review current definitions of tobacco products and federal excise taxes on such products
The influence of menthol, e-cigarettes and other tobacco products on young adults’ self-reported changes in past year smoking
Young adulthood is a critical period for smoking interventions, particularly among those most vulnerable to increasing smoking behaviours (ie, black and younger young adults). Policy efforts to restrict menthol cigarettes may reduce young adult smoking progression
Social norms and its correlates as a pathway to smoking among young Latino adults
Smokers’ and E-Cigarette Users’ Perceptions about E-Cigarette Warning Statements
Cigarette warning labels are important sources of risk information, but warning research for other tobacco products is limited. This study aimed to gauge perceptions about warnings that may be used for e-cigarettes. We conducted six small focus groups in late 2014/early 2015 with adult current e-cigarette users and cigarette-only smokers. Participants rated and discussed their perceptions of six e-cigarette warning statements, and warnings in two…
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