H D Dai
Biographic Data
| ID | 5096 |
|---|---|
| NAME | H D Dai |
| GIVEN NAMES | H D |
| FAMILY NAME | Dai |
| SIGNATURE | DAI H D |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Nebraska Medical Center |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1395-7904 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 22 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 22 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Machine Learning of Smoking Relapse: The Role of Racial Differences and E-Cigarette Vaping Characteristics on Former Smokers
Modified risk tobacco product (MRTP) claim, nicotine strength and nicotine label on ZYN perceptions and use intentions among adults who are currently smoking cigarettes
The proposed MRTP claim may have limited effectiveness in nudging switching from cigarettes to ZYN among adults who currently smoke. More education is needed to better inform people of ZYN health harm and nicotine risks
Discrete Choice Experiment on Financial Incentives for Engaging Young Adults in Vaping Cessation Programs
INTRODUCTION: Contingency management involves rewarding individuals based on objective evidence of behavioral changes. This study explores preferences for financial incentives in vaping cessation programs. METHODS: A discrete choice experiment (DCE) was conducted among young adult current e-cigarette users aged 19-29. DCE attributes (and levels) included reward amount ($100, $300), reward schedule (consistent value, escalating value), reward proc…
Trends in e-cigarette flavour use and demographic correlates among US youth from 2020 to 2023
During 2020-2023, most US youth vaped non-tobacco flavours. Reducing the availability of: (1) fruit/ice-fruit flavoured e-cigarettes might impact most US youth, especially younger teens and (2) menthol-flavoured e-cigarettes might especially impact youth vulnerable to frequent vaping and rural youth
Changes in quality of life and mental health outcomes related to vaping cessation among US adults
This study demonstrates that vaping cessation is associated with improved quality of life and mental health. Future research should continue to explore long-term health outcomes and develop targeted interventions for vaping cessation
Tobacco control messages for individuals who use both cigarettes and e-cigarettes: A randomised trial comparing biomarker outcome with cessation experience narratives
A biomarker outcome narrative message that highlights the efficacy of quitting smoking and vaping by presenting evidence-based, objective biomarkers of toxicant exposure may be a persuasive message format in anti-dual use messaging
Trends in Cannabis and Tobacco Use by Racial and Ethnic Groups Among U.S. Youth: 1991–2021
Racial Disparities in Patterns and Modes of Current and Daily Marijuana Use among Adults Living with Children
Biomarkers of metal exposure in adolescent e-cigarette users: Correlations with vaping frequency and flavouring
Vaping in early life could increase the risk of exposure to metals, potentially harming brain and organ development. Regulations on vaping should safeguard the youth population against addiction and exposure to metals
Randomised experiment for the effect of ‘Tobacco-Free Nicotine’ messaging on current e-cigarette users’ perceptions, preferences and intentions
Tobacco-free nicotine marketing message may prompt the transition to and promote a price premium for such products. With the proliferation of products in the market, comprehensive regulation of emerging synthetic vaping products is needed
A review of bidimensional acculturation and STI/HIV-related sexual risk behaviours among Hispanic youth
A growing body of research suggests that acculturation may play a role in the disproportionate likelihood of sexual risk behaviour and STI/HIV infection among Hispanic youth in the USA. We systematically reviewed the relationship between acculturation and STI/HIV-related sexual risk behaviour among Hispanic youth aged 13-24 by reviewing studies that have used a bidimensional acculturation approach. Electronic databases were searched with the sear…
Hierarchical Analysis of Disparities in Suicidal Outcomes With Intersection of Sexual Minority and Gender Among U.S. Youth, 2017
Sexual minority youth have a higher risk of suicidal behaviors than their straight peers. Despite this alarming trend, there is limited information on how health-risk factors are systematically associated with suicidal outcomes in relation to the intersection of sex and sexual orientation identity. Data from the 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (Grades 9–12, N = 14,108) were analyzed to examine three distinct suicidal outcomes (i.e., suicidal idea…
Using place-based characteristics to inform FDA tobacco sales inspections: Results from a multilevel propensity score model
The multilevel PSM predicts the RVSM with a good rank order of retail violations. The model-based approach can be used to identify hot spots of retail violations and improve the sampling plan for future inspections
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
Racial Disparities of E-Cigarette Use Among US Youths: 2014‒2019
Objectives To evaluate disparities in youth e-cigarette use patterns and flavor use by race/ethnicity over time. Methods We used data from the US 2014–2019 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) to examine trends in dual use (co-use of e-cigarettes and cigarettes or other tobacco products), occasional (≤ 5 days) versus frequent use (≥ 20 days) in the past 30 days, and flavor use among current (past-30-day) e-cigarette users (n = 13 178) across raci…
Online popularity of Juul and Puff Bars in the USA: 2019–2020
The popularity of Puff Bar on Google Search suggests that users may replace cartridge-based vaping products with disposable e-cigarettes in the circumvention of the partial flavour ban. Continuous surveillance and further assessment are needed to prevent potential loopholes in tobacco regulation
Prevalence of e-Cigarette Use Among Adults in the United States, 2014-2018
This population epidemiology study uses 2014-2018 data from National Health Interview Surveys to assess trends in prevalence of current and daily e-cigarette use by US adults and to characterize trends by sociodemographic and smoking status among young adults (18-24 years).
Thank you to our reviewers
The effects of tobacco control policies on retailer sales to minors in the USA, 2015
We observed associations of tobacco regulations and neighbourhood social characteristics with tobacco retailers' compliance with under-age sales laws. This study provides evidence to support stronger tobacco regulations and control policies in reducing youth access to tobacco products
Predicting Asthma Prevalence by Linking Social Media Data and Traditional Surveys
Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases that has a profound impact on people’s well-being and our society. In this study, we link multiple large-scale data sources to construct an epidemiological model to predict asthma prevalence across geographic regions. We use: (1) the Social Media Monitoring (SMM) data from Twitter ( N = 500 million tweets/day), (2) the 2014 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) ( N = 464,664), and (3)…
Mining social media data for opinion polarities about electronic cigarettes
The organic-against tweets raised public awareness of potential health risks and could aid in preventing non-smokers, adolescents and young adults from using e-cigarettes. Opinion polarities about e-cigarettes from social networks could be highly influential to the general public, especially youth. Further educational campaigns should include measuring their effectiveness
Geographic density and proximity of vape shops to colleges in the USA
Vape shops are more likely to be located near private institutions and colleges in cities as opposed to rural areas. Smoke-free and e-cigarette-free campus policies have had significant effects in reducing the density of vape shops but have not reduced the proximity of vape shops to colleges. Regulations on the sale and advertisement of e-cigarettes to youth and young adults are critically needed
Racial Disparities of E-Cigarette Use Among US Youths: 2014‒2019
Objectives To evaluate disparities in youth e-cigarette use patterns and flavor use by race/ethnicity over time. Methods We used data from the US 2014–2019 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) to examine trends in dual use (co-use of e-cigarettes and cigarettes or other tobacco products), occasional (≤ 5 days) versus frequent use (≥ 20 days) in the past 30 days, and flavor use among current (past-30-day) e-cigarette users (n = 13 178) across raci…
Mining social media data for opinion polarities about electronic cigarettes
The organic-against tweets raised public awareness of potential health risks and could aid in preventing non-smokers, adolescents and young adults from using e-cigarettes. Opinion polarities about e-cigarettes from social networks could be highly influential to the general public, especially youth. Further educational campaigns should include measuring their effectiveness
Geographic density and proximity of vape shops to colleges in the USA
Vape shops are more likely to be located near private institutions and colleges in cities as opposed to rural areas. Smoke-free and e-cigarette-free campus policies have had significant effects in reducing the density of vape shops but have not reduced the proximity of vape shops to colleges. Regulations on the sale and advertisement of e-cigarettes to youth and young adults are critically needed
The effects of tobacco control policies on retailer sales to minors in the USA, 2015
We observed associations of tobacco regulations and neighbourhood social characteristics with tobacco retailers' compliance with under-age sales laws. This study provides evidence to support stronger tobacco regulations and control policies in reducing youth access to tobacco products
Predicting Asthma Prevalence by Linking Social Media Data and Traditional Surveys
Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases that has a profound impact on people’s well-being and our society. In this study, we link multiple large-scale data sources to construct an epidemiological model to predict asthma prevalence across geographic regions. We use: (1) the Social Media Monitoring (SMM) data from Twitter ( N = 500 million tweets/day), (2) the 2014 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) ( N = 464,664), and (3)…
Thank you to our reviewers
Prevalence of e-Cigarette Use Among Adults in the United States, 2014-2018
This population epidemiology study uses 2014-2018 data from National Health Interview Surveys to assess trends in prevalence of current and daily e-cigarette use by US adults and to characterize trends by sociodemographic and smoking status among young adults (18-24 years).
Online popularity of Juul and Puff Bars in the USA: 2019–2020
The popularity of Puff Bar on Google Search suggests that users may replace cartridge-based vaping products with disposable e-cigarettes in the circumvention of the partial flavour ban. Continuous surveillance and further assessment are needed to prevent potential loopholes in tobacco regulation
Using place-based characteristics to inform FDA tobacco sales inspections: Results from a multilevel propensity score model
The multilevel PSM predicts the RVSM with a good rank order of retail violations. The model-based approach can be used to identify hot spots of retail violations and improve the sampling plan for future inspections
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
Racial Disparities of E-Cigarette Use Among US Youths: 2014‒2019
Objectives To evaluate disparities in youth e-cigarette use patterns and flavor use by race/ethnicity over time. Methods We used data from the US 2014–2019 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) to examine trends in dual use (co-use of e-cigarettes and cigarettes or other tobacco products), occasional (≤ 5 days) versus frequent use (≥ 20 days) in the past 30 days, and flavor use among current (past-30-day) e-cigarette users (n = 13 178) across raci…
Hierarchical Analysis of Disparities in Suicidal Outcomes With Intersection of Sexual Minority and Gender Among U.S. Youth, 2017
Sexual minority youth have a higher risk of suicidal behaviors than their straight peers. Despite this alarming trend, there is limited information on how health-risk factors are systematically associated with suicidal outcomes in relation to the intersection of sex and sexual orientation identity. Data from the 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (Grades 9–12, N = 14,108) were analyzed to examine three distinct suicidal outcomes (i.e., suicidal idea…
Randomised experiment for the effect of ‘Tobacco-Free Nicotine’ messaging on current e-cigarette users’ perceptions, preferences and intentions
Tobacco-free nicotine marketing message may prompt the transition to and promote a price premium for such products. With the proliferation of products in the market, comprehensive regulation of emerging synthetic vaping products is needed
A review of bidimensional acculturation and STI/HIV-related sexual risk behaviours among Hispanic youth
A growing body of research suggests that acculturation may play a role in the disproportionate likelihood of sexual risk behaviour and STI/HIV infection among Hispanic youth in the USA. We systematically reviewed the relationship between acculturation and STI/HIV-related sexual risk behaviour among Hispanic youth aged 13-24 by reviewing studies that have used a bidimensional acculturation approach. Electronic databases were searched with the sear…
Biomarkers of metal exposure in adolescent e-cigarette users: Correlations with vaping frequency and flavouring
Vaping in early life could increase the risk of exposure to metals, potentially harming brain and organ development. Regulations on vaping should safeguard the youth population against addiction and exposure to metals
Discrete Choice Experiment on Financial Incentives for Engaging Young Adults in Vaping Cessation Programs
INTRODUCTION: Contingency management involves rewarding individuals based on objective evidence of behavioral changes. This study explores preferences for financial incentives in vaping cessation programs. METHODS: A discrete choice experiment (DCE) was conducted among young adult current e-cigarette users aged 19-29. DCE attributes (and levels) included reward amount ($100, $300), reward schedule (consistent value, escalating value), reward proc…
Trends in e-cigarette flavour use and demographic correlates among US youth from 2020 to 2023
During 2020-2023, most US youth vaped non-tobacco flavours. Reducing the availability of: (1) fruit/ice-fruit flavoured e-cigarettes might impact most US youth, especially younger teens and (2) menthol-flavoured e-cigarettes might especially impact youth vulnerable to frequent vaping and rural youth
Changes in quality of life and mental health outcomes related to vaping cessation among US adults
This study demonstrates that vaping cessation is associated with improved quality of life and mental health. Future research should continue to explore long-term health outcomes and develop targeted interventions for vaping cessation
Tobacco control messages for individuals who use both cigarettes and e-cigarettes: A randomised trial comparing biomarker outcome with cessation experience narratives
A biomarker outcome narrative message that highlights the efficacy of quitting smoking and vaping by presenting evidence-based, objective biomarkers of toxicant exposure may be a persuasive message format in anti-dual use messaging
Trends in Cannabis and Tobacco Use by Racial and Ethnic Groups Among U.S. Youth: 1991–2021
Racial Disparities in Patterns and Modes of Current and Daily Marijuana Use among Adults Living with Children
Machine Learning of Smoking Relapse: The Role of Racial Differences and E-Cigarette Vaping Characteristics on Former Smokers
Modified risk tobacco product (MRTP) claim, nicotine strength and nicotine label on ZYN perceptions and use intentions among adults who are currently smoking cigarettes
The proposed MRTP claim may have limited effectiveness in nudging switching from cigarettes to ZYN among adults who currently smoke. More education is needed to better inform people of ZYN health harm and nicotine risks
Medicine (19 works) · Environmental health (16 works) · Smoking Behavior and Cessation (16 works) · Demography (11 works) · Business (10 works) · Psychology (9 works) · Advertising (7 works) · Population (7 works) · Demography (6 works) · Gerontology (6 works)