Jessica L Barrington-Trimis
Biographic Data
| ID | 312128 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jessica L Barrington-Trimis |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jessica L |
| FAMILY NAME | Barrington-Trimis |
| SIGNATURE | BARRINGTON-TRIMIS J L |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Southern California |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3331-0326 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 31 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 31 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Associations of Sexual Identity and Gender Identity with Substance Use and Mental Health in Young Adulthood
Background Research showing that sexual and gender minority (SGM) young adults are at increased risk of substance use and mental health symptoms have insufficiently accounted for SGM identity diversity. This study examined differences in substance use and mental health symptoms among young adults with diverse sexual (heterosexual, lesbian/gay, asexual, bisexual, pansexual, and queer) and gender (cisgender, transgender, and on-binary) identities.M…
Modelling how age-restricted location policies would impact tobacco retailer density in four US states: California, Connecticut, North Carolina and Ohio
The degree of TRD reduction estimated by these simulation models for an ARL policy is more powerful than what has been found for other retailer-focused strategies (eg, prohibiting tobacco retailers close to schools). ARL policies could be a promising and potentially powerful strategy for reducing TRD in the USA
Association of Perceived Neighborhood Disorder with Substance Use Behaviors and Retail Access Among Southern California Adolescents
BACKGROUND: Neighborhood disadvantage is associated with a higher concentration of tobacco, cannabis and alcohol retailers and greater risk of certain substance use behaviors among youth. Less is known about the impact of subjective neighborhood disorder, which captures distinct exposures that may be relevant to substance use outcomes, including neighborhood social processes, safety, physical characteristics, and neighborhood drug use. METHODS: =…
Factors Associated with Mental Health Care among Adolescents in Southern California
BACKGROUND: Mental health care is critical to improving mental health but factors associated with student utilization are poorly understood. METHODS: Data were from high school students (N = 2933; mean age = 15.7 ± .6) enrolled in a California cohort. We examined associations of sociodemographic factors, substance use, and mental health symptoms at baseline (Fall 2021) with mental health care at follow-up (Spring 2022). RESULTS: At follow-up, 7.7…
Prospective Association of Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety with Pornography Viewing Frequency Among Young Adults
Young adulthood is a critical development period when mental health problems such as anxiety and depression become more prevalent. Likewise, there is evidence to suggest that depression and anxiety may lead to increased pornography usage. We examined the association of depression and anxiety symptoms with pornography viewing frequency among a prospective cohort of young adults ( n = 1864) from California. Multinomial logistic regression models es…
Tobacco retailer density and rurality across four US states: California, Connecticut, North Carolina, and Ohio
PURPOSE: Research has demonstrated many types of disparities in tobacco retailer density (TRD), but these analyses often fail to explore rural disparities. Given the substantial burden of rural tobacco use in the USA, this is a critical gap. The purpose of the present study was to estimate rural disparities in TRD across four US states. METHODS: For the states of California, Connecticut, North Carolina, and Ohio, we used spatial statistical metho…
Blip World: Nicotine replacement therapy for Gen Z
Impact of the California state flavoured tobacco sales restriction on e-cigarette use behaviours among youth
We observed limited change in the use of flavoured e-cigarettes after a state-wide law restricting flavoured tobacco sales was enacted. Findings may reflect inadequate implementation (eg, insufficient enforcement efforts), which warrants further study to reduce youth access to flavoured tobacco products
Prospective association of tobacco retailer density and neighbourhood walkability with youth vaping initiation in California, USA
Findings highlight the potential role of restricting retailer density in preventing youth vaping, particularly in areas characterised by both greater walkability and tobacco retailer density
Impact of Delta-8-THC warning labels on perceived intoxication, harm, and susceptibility among adolescents
Social network influences on adolescent substance use: Exposure, perceptions, and ethnicity
Importance of Various E-Cigarette Device and E-Liquid Characteristics by Smoking Status among Young Adults Who Vape
Background E-cigarette product characteristics are known to influence appeal among young adults. Understanding which characteristics appeal to individuals with (vs. without) a history of combusted tobacco use is essential for developing effective tobacco control policies.Methods Anonymous, self-report data were collected from young adults (18-30 years) who had used e-cigarettes in the past 30 days (n = 295) online via Prolific from September-Octo…
Characterizing Opioid Withdrawal Experiences and Consequences Among a Community Sample of People Who Use Opioids
BACKGROUND: Opioid withdrawal symptoms are a highly salient and consequential health condition experienced by people who use opioids (PWUO). This study utilized qualitative interviews to explore opioid withdrawal experiences and consequences among PWUO in Los Angeles County, USA. METHODS: Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with 22 PWUO (aged 27-63 years) between May 2021 and May 2022. Participants self-reported opioid and injec…
Effects of exposure to snus marketing with versus without modified risk tobacco product claims on snus use intention and perceived harm among young adults
Although some young adults who vape or smoke may have snus use intentions, snus MRTP claims might not affect young adults' snus use intentions, regardless of whether they vape/smoke. MRTP claims might modestly increase the accuracy of perceived harms of snus relative to cigarettes while also slightly causing unsubstantiated perceptions of lower harm than e-cigarettes
Psychedelic Microdosing among Young Adults from Southern California
Despite common depictions in the media, there is little scientific evidence on microdosing psychedelic drugs. We assessed awareness, prevalence, and dosing practices of microdosing psychedelic drugs among young adults 18-22 years old from Southern California (2018-2019). We examined whether sociodemographic factors, personality traits, mental health, or other substance use behaviors were correlated with having ever microdosed. Among 2,396 partici…
E-cigarette Device Type, Source, and Use Behaviors of Youth and Young Adults: Findings from the Truth Longitudinal Cohort (2020–2021)
Background: E-cigarette device types vary in the amount of nicotine delivered to users. Given that youth and young adults are using pod-based and disposable e-cigarettes with high nicotine concentrations, it is important to determine how e-cigarette use behaviors associated with nicotine dependence may differ across e-cigarette device type. Methods: Baseline information was collected from September 2020 to March 2021 and follow-up information was…
The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Problematic Alcohol and Drug Use Trajectories and the Moderating Role of Social Support
Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) have a strong association with alcohol and drug use; however, more research is needed to identify protective factors for this association. The present study assesses the longitudinal impact of ACE on problematic alcohol and drug use and the potential moderating effect of perceived social support. Data (n = 1404) are from a sample of Hispanic youth surveyed in high school through young adulthood. Linear growth c…
Association of self-reported use of cannabis for the purpose of improving physical, mental, and sleep health with problematic cannabis use risk
All cannabis use purposes examined increased risk of problematic cannabis use. Physical health use purposes was associated with highest PCU risk. This study demonstrates the risk for cannabis use disorder associated with self-medicating with cannabis
Effects of dual use of e-cigarette and cannabis during adolescence on cigarette use in young adulthood
Adolescent e-cigarette and cannabis use was associated with more frequent smoking during young adulthood, with larger effects of dual use. Associations were partially mediated through nicotine dependence. Dual use of cannabis and e-cigarettes may contribute to the development of nicotine dependence and increased use of combustible cigarettes
Young Adults' Distress About Police Brutality Following the Death of George Floyd
Following the homicide of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, young adults participated widely in national protests against racism and police brutality. This study examined temporal trends and correlates of self-reported distress about police brutality from May 18 to August 3, 2020 among a cohort of young adults (ages 19-22; N = 2,080) from Los Angeles, CA. Bivariate and adjusted linear regression models estimated the association between survey complet…
Differences in Young Adults’ Perceptions of and Willingness to Use Nicotine Pouches by Tobacco Use Status
Oral nicotine pouches may appeal to young adult current nicotine/tobacco users interested in alternative forms of nicotine that lack pulmonary exposure, but may also appeal to young adult non-users of nicotine/tobacco products. We used data from a 2020 remote digital survey of an ongoing cohort study of young adults from Southern California (aged 19-23) to examine differences in pouch perceptions and use willingness across nicotine/tobacco use st…
Associations between living in localities with e-cigarette sales restrictions and e-cigarette use change among young adults in Los Angeles County
Participants who lived in localities with various ESR policies were different in their baseline e-cigarette use and socioeconomic backgrounds. Future research examining the potential impact of ESRs on e-cigarette use change should consider the localities' overall sociodemographic and tobacco-using characteristics and individuals' cigarette smoking histories
A chocolate cake or a chocolate vape? Young adults describe their relationship with food and weight in the context of nicotine vaping
Cross-Sectional Associations of Multiple Tobacco Product Use with Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms among Young Adult E-Cigarette Users
Background Tobacco users with mental health conditions are a vulnerable population in tobacco research, yet few studies have evaluated the association of depressive and anxiety symptoms with multiple tobacco product (MTP) use among young adult electronic cigarette (ENDS) users.Methods Cross-sectional survey data on U.S. young adult past 30-day ENDS users (N = 2348) were collected via Amazon MTurk from May-July 2019. Binary logistic regressions ev…
Characterizing symptoms of e-cigarette dependence: A qualitative study of young adults
In addition to nicotine dependence symptoms that have been characterized for other tobacco products, young adult e-cigarette users described unique symptoms of vaping dependence that necessitate the need for more refined measures. All dimensions of vaping dependence should be considered in discussions of policies as well as treatment and education efforts intended to protect young people from e-cigarette dependence
Young Adults' Distress About Police Brutality Following the Death of George Floyd
Following the homicide of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, young adults participated widely in national protests against racism and police brutality. This study examined temporal trends and correlates of self-reported distress about police brutality from May 18 to August 3, 2020 among a cohort of young adults (ages 19-22; N = 2,080) from Los Angeles, CA. Bivariate and adjusted linear regression models estimated the association between survey complet…
Association Between Initial Use of e-Cigarettes and Subsequent Cigarette Smoking Among Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Importance: The public health implications of e-cigarettes depend, in part, on whether e-cigarette use affects the risk of cigarette smoking. Objective: To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal studies that assessed initial use of e-cigarettes and subsequent cigarette smoking. Data Sources: PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, the 2016 Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco 22nd Annual Meeting abstracts,…
Sensory attributes of e-cigarette flavours and nicotine as mediators of interproduct differences in appeal among young adults
Bitterness and smoothness may be cross-cutting mediators of interproduct variation in the effects of types of non-tobacco flavours and nicotine on e-cigarette appeal in young adults. Sweetness may also mediate appeal-enhancing effects of fruit and appeal-reducing effects of nicotine. Non-tobacco flavours may suppress appeal-reducing effects of nicotine in e-cigarettes through attenuation of nicotine's aversive taste attributes
E-cigarette flavour enhancers: Flavoured pod attachments compatible with Juul and other pod-based devices
JUUL labs transformed the electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) market when they introduced their innovative nicotine salt e-cigarette device in 2015.1 The sleek pod device quickly became the most commonly used tobacco product among adolescents.2 Like other products, JUUL was initially available in mango, mint and a variety of other flavours appealing to youth.3 However, due to rising pressure from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and antit…
E-cigarette and cigarette purchasing among young adults before and after implementation of California’s tobacco 21 policy
Post-T21, few participants were refused purchase of any tobacco product, despite the illegality of such sales. Better enforcement of T21 is needed to improve the efficacy of T21 legislation
Cross-Sectional Associations of Multiple Tobacco Product Use with Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms among Young Adult E-Cigarette Users
Background Tobacco users with mental health conditions are a vulnerable population in tobacco research, yet few studies have evaluated the association of depressive and anxiety symptoms with multiple tobacco product (MTP) use among young adult electronic cigarette (ENDS) users.Methods Cross-sectional survey data on U.S. young adult past 30-day ENDS users (N = 2348) were collected via Amazon MTurk from May-July 2019. Binary logistic regressions ev…
Characterizing symptoms of e-cigarette dependence: A qualitative study of young adults
In addition to nicotine dependence symptoms that have been characterized for other tobacco products, young adult e-cigarette users described unique symptoms of vaping dependence that necessitate the need for more refined measures. All dimensions of vaping dependence should be considered in discussions of policies as well as treatment and education efforts intended to protect young people from e-cigarette dependence
Ice’ flavoured e-cigarette use among young adults
Young adult use of ice flavoured e-cigarettes may be common and positively associated with combustible tobacco use, nicotine vaping frequency and dependence and use of disposable e-cigarette devices. Further study of the prevalence, determinants and health effects of ice flavoured e-cigarette use is warranted
Effect of a hypothetical modified risk tobacco product claim on heated tobacco product use intention and perceptions in young adults
The hypothetical MRTP claim may lower young adults' HTP harm perceptions compared with cigarettes but may not change HTP use intention overall or differentially for cigarette smokers. The larger effect on HTP use intention among e-cigarette users than non-users raises the question of whether MRTP claims may promote HTP use or HTP and e-cigarette dual use among young e-cigarette users
Differences in Young Adults’ Perceptions of and Willingness to Use Nicotine Pouches by Tobacco Use Status
Oral nicotine pouches may appeal to young adult current nicotine/tobacco users interested in alternative forms of nicotine that lack pulmonary exposure, but may also appeal to young adult non-users of nicotine/tobacco products. We used data from a 2020 remote digital survey of an ongoing cohort study of young adults from Southern California (aged 19-23) to examine differences in pouch perceptions and use willingness across nicotine/tobacco use st…
Associations between living in localities with e-cigarette sales restrictions and e-cigarette use change among young adults in Los Angeles County
Participants who lived in localities with various ESR policies were different in their baseline e-cigarette use and socioeconomic backgrounds. Future research examining the potential impact of ESRs on e-cigarette use change should consider the localities' overall sociodemographic and tobacco-using characteristics and individuals' cigarette smoking histories
A chocolate cake or a chocolate vape? Young adults describe their relationship with food and weight in the context of nicotine vaping
E-cigarette Device Type, Source, and Use Behaviors of Youth and Young Adults: Findings from the Truth Longitudinal Cohort (2020–2021)
Background: E-cigarette device types vary in the amount of nicotine delivered to users. Given that youth and young adults are using pod-based and disposable e-cigarettes with high nicotine concentrations, it is important to determine how e-cigarette use behaviors associated with nicotine dependence may differ across e-cigarette device type. Methods: Baseline information was collected from September 2020 to March 2021 and follow-up information was…
The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Problematic Alcohol and Drug Use Trajectories and the Moderating Role of Social Support
Adverse childhood experiences (ACE) have a strong association with alcohol and drug use; however, more research is needed to identify protective factors for this association. The present study assesses the longitudinal impact of ACE on problematic alcohol and drug use and the potential moderating effect of perceived social support. Data (n = 1404) are from a sample of Hispanic youth surveyed in high school through young adulthood. Linear growth c…
Association of self-reported use of cannabis for the purpose of improving physical, mental, and sleep health with problematic cannabis use risk
All cannabis use purposes examined increased risk of problematic cannabis use. Physical health use purposes was associated with highest PCU risk. This study demonstrates the risk for cannabis use disorder associated with self-medicating with cannabis
Effects of dual use of e-cigarette and cannabis during adolescence on cigarette use in young adulthood
Adolescent e-cigarette and cannabis use was associated with more frequent smoking during young adulthood, with larger effects of dual use. Associations were partially mediated through nicotine dependence. Dual use of cannabis and e-cigarettes may contribute to the development of nicotine dependence and increased use of combustible cigarettes
Young Adults' Distress About Police Brutality Following the Death of George Floyd
Following the homicide of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, young adults participated widely in national protests against racism and police brutality. This study examined temporal trends and correlates of self-reported distress about police brutality from May 18 to August 3, 2020 among a cohort of young adults (ages 19-22; N = 2,080) from Los Angeles, CA. Bivariate and adjusted linear regression models estimated the association between survey complet…
Importance of Various E-Cigarette Device and E-Liquid Characteristics by Smoking Status among Young Adults Who Vape
Background E-cigarette product characteristics are known to influence appeal among young adults. Understanding which characteristics appeal to individuals with (vs. without) a history of combusted tobacco use is essential for developing effective tobacco control policies.Methods Anonymous, self-report data were collected from young adults (18-30 years) who had used e-cigarettes in the past 30 days (n = 295) online via Prolific from September-Octo…
Characterizing Opioid Withdrawal Experiences and Consequences Among a Community Sample of People Who Use Opioids
BACKGROUND: Opioid withdrawal symptoms are a highly salient and consequential health condition experienced by people who use opioids (PWUO). This study utilized qualitative interviews to explore opioid withdrawal experiences and consequences among PWUO in Los Angeles County, USA. METHODS: Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with 22 PWUO (aged 27-63 years) between May 2021 and May 2022. Participants self-reported opioid and injec…
Effects of exposure to snus marketing with versus without modified risk tobacco product claims on snus use intention and perceived harm among young adults
Although some young adults who vape or smoke may have snus use intentions, snus MRTP claims might not affect young adults' snus use intentions, regardless of whether they vape/smoke. MRTP claims might modestly increase the accuracy of perceived harms of snus relative to cigarettes while also slightly causing unsubstantiated perceptions of lower harm than e-cigarettes
Psychedelic Microdosing among Young Adults from Southern California
Despite common depictions in the media, there is little scientific evidence on microdosing psychedelic drugs. We assessed awareness, prevalence, and dosing practices of microdosing psychedelic drugs among young adults 18-22 years old from Southern California (2018-2019). We examined whether sociodemographic factors, personality traits, mental health, or other substance use behaviors were correlated with having ever microdosed. Among 2,396 partici…
Association of Perceived Neighborhood Disorder with Substance Use Behaviors and Retail Access Among Southern California Adolescents
BACKGROUND: Neighborhood disadvantage is associated with a higher concentration of tobacco, cannabis and alcohol retailers and greater risk of certain substance use behaviors among youth. Less is known about the impact of subjective neighborhood disorder, which captures distinct exposures that may be relevant to substance use outcomes, including neighborhood social processes, safety, physical characteristics, and neighborhood drug use. METHODS: =…
Factors Associated with Mental Health Care among Adolescents in Southern California
BACKGROUND: Mental health care is critical to improving mental health but factors associated with student utilization are poorly understood. METHODS: Data were from high school students (N = 2933; mean age = 15.7 ± .6) enrolled in a California cohort. We examined associations of sociodemographic factors, substance use, and mental health symptoms at baseline (Fall 2021) with mental health care at follow-up (Spring 2022). RESULTS: At follow-up, 7.7…
Prospective Association of Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety with Pornography Viewing Frequency Among Young Adults
Young adulthood is a critical development period when mental health problems such as anxiety and depression become more prevalent. Likewise, there is evidence to suggest that depression and anxiety may lead to increased pornography usage. We examined the association of depression and anxiety symptoms with pornography viewing frequency among a prospective cohort of young adults ( n = 1864) from California. Multinomial logistic regression models es…
Tobacco retailer density and rurality across four US states: California, Connecticut, North Carolina, and Ohio
PURPOSE: Research has demonstrated many types of disparities in tobacco retailer density (TRD), but these analyses often fail to explore rural disparities. Given the substantial burden of rural tobacco use in the USA, this is a critical gap. The purpose of the present study was to estimate rural disparities in TRD across four US states. METHODS: For the states of California, Connecticut, North Carolina, and Ohio, we used spatial statistical metho…
Blip World: Nicotine replacement therapy for Gen Z
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