Amy K Ferketich
Biographic Data
| ID | 6059417 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Amy K Ferketich |
| GIVEN NAMES | Amy K |
| FAMILY NAME | Ferketich |
| SIGNATURE | FERKETICH A K |
| AFFILIATIONS | The Ohio State University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8390-8679 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 37 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 11 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 37 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2004 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
An Assessment of Marketing Strategies Used by Online Shops Selling Hemp-Derived Delta-8 Products
INTRODUCTION: Delta-8 Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has become increasingly popular in the United States. Many online stores sell Delta-8 THC products, yet little is known about how they are marketed to consumers. METHODS: We selected a sample of popular Delta-8 online stores, captured them on one day, and coded their main pages for marketing and advertising strategies. The primary marketing strategies coded for were grouped into four main themes: 1…
Adolescents’ and Young Adults’ use of “Boost” mode in their E-cigarettes
If, as brands claim, boost modes alter e-cigarette aerosol production, they likely have implications for AYA nicotine addiction and health effects. Longitudinal and laboratory investigations on boost modes are urgently needed
Prospective associations between nicotine type and the continuation of youth e-cigarette use
Our findings suggest that, when it comes to predicting the continuation of vaping among youth who have already initiated, nicotine type (i.e., the ratio of R- and S-isomers) may play a critical role. It is encouraging that R/S nicotine may have lower addictive potential; however, tobacco control should be vigilant for marketing strategies attempting to establish R/S nicotine e-cigarettes as "starter" products for youth
Age Restricted Location Policies
Associations of Impulsivity and Risky Decision-Making with E-Cigarette-Related Outcomes Among Adolescents with Congenital Heart Disease
Adolescents with congenital heart disease (CHD) have elevated risk for acquired cardiovascular complications, increasing their vulnerability to e-cigarette-related health harms. Impulsivity and risky decision-making have been associated with adolescent substance use, but the relationships between these factors and e-cigarette-related outcomes among cardiovascular at-risk adolescents with CHD are unknown. This cross-sectional study aimed to (a) de…
Effects of “Tobacco Free” Language in Warning Labels on Perceptions of Electronic Cigarettes and Nicotine Pouches among Young Adult Men
Background: Manufacturers of Puff Bar electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and Fre nicotine pouches claim that their products contain synthetic nicotine. The packages for Puff Bar and Fre have modified versions of the warning labels required by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for tobacco products, which specify that Puff Bar and Fre products contain “tobacco free” or “non-tobacco” nicotine, respectively. We evaluated whether exposure to th…
Juul and its ‘Action Network’ attempt to prevent a local flavour ban
Geographic Differences in Juul Use and Risk Perceptions
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to compare prevalence of JUUL use and JUUL risk perceptions between adolescents living in an urban area versus Appalachian areas of the U.S. METHODS: Data were drawn from a prospective cohort study of adolescent males (the Buckeye Teen Health Study, or BTHS); our cross-sectional analysis used data from one timepoint, collected between January and December 2019 (N = 873). Chi-square tests and multivariable logist…
Exploring Patterns of the Use of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems among Adolescents in High-Risk Appalachian (U.S.A) Communities
Background: Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) use among adolescents in the United States (U.S.) has surpassed conventional tobacco products (CTPs), including cigarettes. Increasingly, ENDS are used concurrently with CTPs and substances such as cannabis. However, few studies involve Central Appalachia, a region with historically high rates of tobacco and other substance use. Objective: To examine prevalence of concurrent use of ENDS and …
Associations between Cognitive and Affective Responses to Tobacco Advertisements and Tobacco Use Incidence
Exposure to tobacco advertisements is associated with initiation of tobacco use among youth. The mechanisms underlying this association are less clear. We estimated longitudinal associations between youths' cognitive and affective responses to advertisements for cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and smokeless tobacco (SLT) and initiation of these products. N = 1220 Ohio-residing boys of ages 11-16 were recruited into a cohort in 2015 and 2016. Participan…
Waterpipe Warning Placement and Risk Perceptions
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to select a health warning message location on a waterpipe (WP) that both attracted visual attention and conveyed the risks associated with WP smoking. Methods: During June through November 2019, we conducted a within-subjects randomized experiment (N = 74) using eye tracking equipment to examine visual attention to 3 placements of a health warning on the WP (stem, water bowl, hose). We asked young adult …
Perceptions of smoking cessation and a novel psychosocial intervention for quitting among individuals with psychosis
Individuals diagnosed with psychosis have high rates of smoking-related morbidity and early mortality. Only a small proportion of these smokers will attempt to quit, and many existing cessation interventions have limited effectiveness. To explore the unique and potentially unmet cessation needs of individuals with psychosis, we sought first-person experiences with smoking cessation and reactions to a proposed intervention. Twenty-four smokers wit…
Switching stories
This study presents a foundation for understanding how adult users describe JUUL, including their experiences using JUUL to 'switch' or stop smoking. Currently, the effectiveness of ENDS for smoking cessation is not supported by substantial evidence; however, if cessation is defined as 'quitting combustible tobacco products', then regulators should be aware that switch and cessation messages may not be distinct
Adolescent males’ responses to blu’s fake warnings
Adolescents viewing an advertisement with a fake warning were less likely to recall the advertisement's actual warning or health risks. Although e-cigarette advertisements now carry large FDA-mandated warnings, this tactic could be used for cigarette advertisements that continue to carry small warnings in the USA. Findings underscore the necessity of tobacco advertisement surveillance and study of advertisements' effects on adolescents
Reasons for smoking and barriers to cessation among adults with serious mental illness
The Relationship of the Terms Vape and E-Cigarette With Newspaper Content
Objectives. To conduct a content analysis of news articles to investigate the relationship between language used to describe e-cigarettes, how the news articles framed (conveyed information to influence a certain perception of the news read by its audience) e-cigarettes, and the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) oversight of e-cigarettes. Methods. We searched a database of articles published across the United States from February 1, 2016, to…
Address‐Based Sampling for Recruiting Rural Subpopulations
PURPOSE: This article describes recruitment of a subpopulation of women in a rural area, extending an existing method of a 2-phase address-based sampling protocol to include a mixed-mode approach. METHODS: Phase 1 included a household enumeration questionnaire mailed to randomly selected households (n = 1,950) in 3 Ohio Appalachian counties to identify members of the eligible subgroup. The second phase of recruitment involved contacting 1 randoml…
The Value of State-Based Surveillance and Surveys in the United States
An introduction is presented in which the author discusses the inclusion of a Surveillance and Survey Method section in the journal, and it mentions articles dealing with the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, public health surveillance, and the Ohio Medicaid Assessment Survey
Social Networks and Smoking in Rural Women
Differences existed in characteristics of time versus advice egocentric networks. Smoking status was associated with these differences. Results will assist with future development of a network-based smoking cessation intervention
Are retailers compliant with zoning regulations that ban tobacco sales near schools in Changsha, China
We observed low enforcement of the regulation that bans tobacco retail sales near schools and high prevalence of tobacco displays that target children in Changsha, China. Chinese officials should act to effectively enforce the regulation bans of tobacco sales near schools. In addition, regulations are urgently needed to limit tobacco marketing practices at the point of sale, especially those targeting youth
Tobacco-Free Pharmacy Laws and Trends in Tobacco Retailer Density in California and Massachusetts
Objectives. To examine the impact of local laws prohibiting tobacco sales in pharmacies in California and Massachusetts, the only 2 US states in which such municipal laws exist. Methods. We analyzed longitudinally the tobacco retailer density at the city level from tobacco retailer license data in California (2005–2013) and Massachusetts (2004–2014). Results. After adjustments, the reduction in tobacco retailer density over time was 1.44 (95% con…
Adherence to Tobacco Dependence Treatment Among HIV-Infected Smokers
Transdisciplinary Cardiovascular and Cancer Health Disparities Training
The Centers for Population Health and Health Disparities program promotes multilevel and multifactorial health equity research and the building of research teams that are transdisciplinary. We summarized 5 areas of scientific training for empowering the next generation of health disparities investigators with research methods and skills that are needed to solve disparities and inequalities in cancer and cardiovascular disease. These areas include…
Trust in Physicians Among Rural Medicaid‐Enrolled Smokers
PURPOSE: Associations have been found between trusting patient-physician relationships and use of preventive care and a greater adherence to prescribed care. The objectives of this study were to assess the level of trust rural Medicaid smokers have in their physicians and whether trust was related to patient characteristics or physician behavior. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study of smokers who were enrolled in a tobacco-dependence treatm…
Secondhand Smoke Exposure, Indoor Smoking Bans and Smoking-Related Knowledge in China
Although previous studies have provided strong evidence that Chinese individuals are exposed to secondhand smoke (SHS) and lack knowledge of its harmful effects, there has not been an in-depth exploration of the variability in exposure and knowledge by geographic region, occupation, and socioeconomic status. The objectives of this study were to examine: (1) the demographic factors associated with the level of knowledge of the harmful effects of s…
Clean Indoor Air Ordinance Coverage in the Appalachian Region of the United States
Objectives. We sought to quantitatively examine the pattern of, and socioeconomic factors associated with, adoption of clean indoor air ordinances in Appalachia. Methods. We collected and reviewed clean indoor air ordinances in Appalachian communities in 6 states and rated the ordinances for completeness of coverage in workplaces, restaurants, and bars. Additionally, we computed a strength score to measure coverage in 7 locations. We fit mixed-ef…
Reasons for smoking and barriers to cessation among adults with serious mental illness
Tobacco-Free Pharmacy Laws and Trends in Tobacco Retailer Density in California and Massachusetts
Objectives. To examine the impact of local laws prohibiting tobacco sales in pharmacies in California and Massachusetts, the only 2 US states in which such municipal laws exist. Methods. We analyzed longitudinally the tobacco retailer density at the city level from tobacco retailer license data in California (2005–2013) and Massachusetts (2004–2014). Results. After adjustments, the reduction in tobacco retailer density over time was 1.44 (95% con…
Transdisciplinary Cardiovascular and Cancer Health Disparities Training
The Centers for Population Health and Health Disparities program promotes multilevel and multifactorial health equity research and the building of research teams that are transdisciplinary. We summarized 5 areas of scientific training for empowering the next generation of health disparities investigators with research methods and skills that are needed to solve disparities and inequalities in cancer and cardiovascular disease. These areas include…
Berman and Ferketich Respond
Contrary to Sullivan and Glantz's assertion, our article never stated that “there is a lack of motivation among tobacco control advocates at the local level in tobacco-growing states,” nor did we intend any such implication. We have deep admiration and profound respect for the efforts of local tobacco control advocates, particularly those working in the challenging political environment of Appalachia. Recognizing the limitations of a community-by…
Gender Differences in Quality of Life Among Cardiac Patients
OBJECTIVE: Prior studies of quality of life among cardiac patients have examined mostly men. This study evaluated gender differences in quality of life and examined the degree to which social support was associated with quality of life. METHODS: A sample of 536 patients (35% women) was recruited during a 14-month period from the inpatient cardiology service of a University-based hospital. Participants completed assessments at baseline and at 3-mo…
Tobacco Use Among the Amish in Holmes County, Ohio
Purpose: The objective of this study was to estimate tobacco use prevalence among the Amish in Holmes County, Ohio, using both self‐report and a biochemical marker of nicotine exposure. Methods: Amish adults (n = 134) were interviewed as part of a lifestyle study. Self‐reported tobacco use was measured using standardized questions, and cotinine was measured from a saliva sample. The prevalence of smoking, total tobacco use, and misclassification …
Tobacco policy in American prisons, 2007
Total tobacco bans have often been accompanied by the termination of tobacco cessation programmes. Such actions undermine efforts to promote long-term cessation resulting in a missed public health opportunity
Berman Et Al. Respond
We certainly agree with Hahn et al. that the ultimate goal is for residents of the Appalachian region to be protected by comprehensive, anti-preemptive statewide smoke-free laws, but we evidently disagree about the best strategy to reach that goal.1 Although we do not intend to downplay the determined efforts and tremendous accomplishments of local advocates in parts of Appalachia, our study found that years of local advocacy for smoke-free laws …
Clean Indoor Air Ordinance Coverage in the Appalachian Region of the United States
Objectives. We sought to quantitatively examine the pattern of, and socioeconomic factors associated with, adoption of clean indoor air ordinances in Appalachia. Methods. We collected and reviewed clean indoor air ordinances in Appalachian communities in 6 states and rated the ordinances for completeness of coverage in workplaces, restaurants, and bars. Additionally, we computed a strength score to measure coverage in 7 locations. We fit mixed-ef…
Berman and Ferketich Respond
Contrary to Sullivan and Glantz's assertion, our article never stated that “there is a lack of motivation among tobacco control advocates at the local level in tobacco-growing states,” nor did we intend any such implication. We have deep admiration and profound respect for the efforts of local tobacco control advocates, particularly those working in the challenging political environment of Appalachia. Recognizing the limitations of a community-by…
Cancer Screening Practices Among Amish and Non-Amish Adults Living in Ohio Appalachia
PURPOSE: The Amish, a unique community living in Ohio Appalachia, have lower cancer incidence rates than non-Amish living in Ohio Appalachia. The purpose of this study was to examine cancer screening rates among Amish compared to non-Amish adults living in Ohio Appalachia and a national sample of adults of the same race and ethnicity in an effort to explain cancer patterns. METHODS: Face-to-face interviews focusing on perception of risk, cancer s…
Perceived Risk of Cervical Cancer in Appalachian Women
Self-regulation model factors are important to understanding perceptions of cervical cancer risk in underserved women. The relationship of smoking and worry to perceived risk may be a target for intervention
Associations between self-reported in-home smoking behaviours and surface nicotine concentrations in multiunit subsidised housing
Surface nicotine concentrations were significantly associated with a range of self-reported in-home smoking behaviours. This measure should be considered for evaluating changes in in-home smoking behaviours after implementation of smoke-free policies by subsidised housing providers. More research is needed about how surface nicotine concentrations differ over space, time and various indoor surfaces
Adolescent and adult perceptions of traditional and novel smokeless tobacco products and packaging in rural Ohio
Packaging has a significant role in shaping perceptions of ST and consumer behaviour. Regulation of product packaging such as shape, size and images should be part of comprehensive tobacco control
Trust in Physicians Among Rural Medicaid‐Enrolled Smokers
PURPOSE: Associations have been found between trusting patient-physician relationships and use of preventive care and a greater adherence to prescribed care. The objectives of this study were to assess the level of trust rural Medicaid smokers have in their physicians and whether trust was related to patient characteristics or physician behavior. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study of smokers who were enrolled in a tobacco-dependence treatm…
Secondhand Smoke Exposure, Indoor Smoking Bans and Smoking-Related Knowledge in China
Although previous studies have provided strong evidence that Chinese individuals are exposed to secondhand smoke (SHS) and lack knowledge of its harmful effects, there has not been an in-depth exploration of the variability in exposure and knowledge by geographic region, occupation, and socioeconomic status. The objectives of this study were to examine: (1) the demographic factors associated with the level of knowledge of the harmful effects of s…
Relation between national-level tobacco control policies and individual-level voluntary home smoking bans in Europe
Government tobacco control policies are positively related to the individual-level tobacco policy of having an in-home smoking ban
Validity of the Italian Version of the Severity of Dependence Scale (SDS) for Nicotine Dependence in Smokers Intending to Quit
The objective was to test the psychometric properties of an Italian version of the Severity of Dependence Scale, a five-item measure designed to assess the compulsive dimension of drug dependence. 635 smokers enrolled in a tobacco dependence treatment program served as the participants. The Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence was used as a comparative measure. Dimensionality of the Severity of Dependence Scale and the Fagerström Test for Nico…
Adherence to Tobacco Dependence Treatment Among HIV-Infected Smokers
Transdisciplinary Cardiovascular and Cancer Health Disparities Training
The Centers for Population Health and Health Disparities program promotes multilevel and multifactorial health equity research and the building of research teams that are transdisciplinary. We summarized 5 areas of scientific training for empowering the next generation of health disparities investigators with research methods and skills that are needed to solve disparities and inequalities in cancer and cardiovascular disease. These areas include…
Social Networks and Smoking in Rural Women
Differences existed in characteristics of time versus advice egocentric networks. Smoking status was associated with these differences. Results will assist with future development of a network-based smoking cessation intervention
Are retailers compliant with zoning regulations that ban tobacco sales near schools in Changsha, China
We observed low enforcement of the regulation that bans tobacco retail sales near schools and high prevalence of tobacco displays that target children in Changsha, China. Chinese officials should act to effectively enforce the regulation bans of tobacco sales near schools. In addition, regulations are urgently needed to limit tobacco marketing practices at the point of sale, especially those targeting youth
Tobacco-Free Pharmacy Laws and Trends in Tobacco Retailer Density in California and Massachusetts
Objectives. To examine the impact of local laws prohibiting tobacco sales in pharmacies in California and Massachusetts, the only 2 US states in which such municipal laws exist. Methods. We analyzed longitudinally the tobacco retailer density at the city level from tobacco retailer license data in California (2005–2013) and Massachusetts (2004–2014). Results. After adjustments, the reduction in tobacco retailer density over time was 1.44 (95% con…
The Value of State-Based Surveillance and Surveys in the United States
An introduction is presented in which the author discusses the inclusion of a Surveillance and Survey Method section in the journal, and it mentions articles dealing with the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, public health surveillance, and the Ohio Medicaid Assessment Survey
Address‐Based Sampling for Recruiting Rural Subpopulations
PURPOSE: This article describes recruitment of a subpopulation of women in a rural area, extending an existing method of a 2-phase address-based sampling protocol to include a mixed-mode approach. METHODS: Phase 1 included a household enumeration questionnaire mailed to randomly selected households (n = 1,950) in 3 Ohio Appalachian counties to identify members of the eligible subgroup. The second phase of recruitment involved contacting 1 randoml…
Adolescent males’ responses to blu’s fake warnings
Adolescents viewing an advertisement with a fake warning were less likely to recall the advertisement's actual warning or health risks. Although e-cigarette advertisements now carry large FDA-mandated warnings, this tactic could be used for cigarette advertisements that continue to carry small warnings in the USA. Findings underscore the necessity of tobacco advertisement surveillance and study of advertisements' effects on adolescents
Reasons for smoking and barriers to cessation among adults with serious mental illness
The Relationship of the Terms Vape and E-Cigarette With Newspaper Content
Objectives. To conduct a content analysis of news articles to investigate the relationship between language used to describe e-cigarettes, how the news articles framed (conveyed information to influence a certain perception of the news read by its audience) e-cigarettes, and the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) oversight of e-cigarettes. Methods. We searched a database of articles published across the United States from February 1, 2016, to…
Switching stories
This study presents a foundation for understanding how adult users describe JUUL, including their experiences using JUUL to 'switch' or stop smoking. Currently, the effectiveness of ENDS for smoking cessation is not supported by substantial evidence; however, if cessation is defined as 'quitting combustible tobacco products', then regulators should be aware that switch and cessation messages may not be distinct
Medicine (31 works) · Smoking Behavior and Cessation (28 works) · Environmental health (21 works) · Psychology (16 works) · Psychiatry (11 works) · Business (10 works) · Public health (9 works) · Demography (8 works) · Population (8 works) · Advertising (7 works)