Melissa A Little
Biographic Data
| ID | 6072362 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Melissa A Little |
| GIVEN NAMES | Melissa A |
| FAMILY NAME | Little |
| SIGNATURE | LITTLE M A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Virginia |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0562-4010 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 16 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Unveiling rural and Appalachian disparities in cigarette smoking through the social vulnerability index and other county‐level characteristics
PURPOSE: Mitigating tobacco-related disparities in the Appalachian region and rural areas is crucial. This study seeks to gauge cigarette smoking prevalence in Virginia counties, uncover rurality and Appalachian-linked disparities, and explore local drivers of these gaps. METHOD: A 2011-2019 Virginia BRFSS data were used to estimate county-level cigarette smoking rates in adults aged 18 or older. Counties were categorized as urban/rural and Appal…
Pilot study examining the effect of rurality on engagement and abstinence for adult users of a text-message cessation intervention
ClinicialTrials.gov: NCT05055778, Registration date: 9/14/2021
Examination of Tobacco-Related Messaging and Tobacco Use over Time among U.S. Military Young Adults
Background: People from minoritized populations have historically been targeted by tobacco companies. Little is known about exposure to tobacco-related messages among military personnel from disadvantaged backgrounds. Objectives: The current study aimed to examine exposure to tobacco-related messaging across many nicotine products and through a variety of mediums (i.e., family, friends, advertisements, event promotions, social media) among divers…
Predictors of Re-Engagement after Relapse in a Tobacco Quit Line Intervention
People who smoke often make several quit attempts before successfully maintaining abstinence. Therefore, incorporating re-engagement for people who fail to initially quit could increase quit attempts and ultimately increase cessation rates. Within the context of quit line-based interventions, it remains unknown what characteristics are associated with re-engagement. The purpose of this study was to assess associations between demographic and moti…
Gestational Weight Gain During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Examining Smoking Prevalence Disparities in Virginia Counties by Rurality, Appalachian Status, and Social Vulnerability, 2011–2019
Objectives. To estimate county-level cigarette smoking prevalence in Virginia and examine cigarette use disparities by rurality, Appalachian status, and county-level social vulnerability. Methods. We used 2011–2019 Virginia Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System proprietary data with geographical information to estimate county-level cigarette smoking prevalence using small area estimation. We used the Centers for Disease Control and Preventio…
It Depends on Where You Are and What Job You Do”
While tobacco use within the military is often discussed as being homogenously part of U.S. military culture, literature from civilian populations highlights that tobacco use varies by career field (e.g., "white collar" vs. "blue collar"). The objective of this qualitative study was to compare tobacco use by career fields in the U.S. Air Force. Airmen, Military Training Instructors, and Technical Training Instructors participated in 22 focus grou…
Predictors of Cessation Outcomes Among Older Adult Smokers Enrolled in a Proactive Tobacco Quitline Intervention
For tobacco cessation among older adults, programs should provide additional support to those with higher nicotine dependence, promote quitting self-efficacy, and encourage quitting as means to gain control of life and health
Use of Tobacco for Weight Control across Products among Young Adults in the U.S. Military
Background Approximately 17% of young adults currently use tobacco, most commonly cigarettes and/or electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), followed by other products (i.e., cigarillos, pipe/hookah, smokeless tobacco). Cigarettes have been historically used to control weight. Little is known about use of non-cigarette products for weight control, particularly among non-college young adults. Tobacco use in the military is higher than civilians, and …
Trends in Tobacco Use among Young Adults Presenting for Military Service in the United States Air Force between 2013 and 2018
Background: The US military has historically higher tobacco use compared to civilians, and tobacco use increases following enlistment. While the military is vulnerable to tobacco use, current surveillance of tobacco among this high-risk population is lacking. Methods: Recently enlisted Airmen (N = 43,597) between 2013 and 2018 were asked about tobacco use prior to enlistment across ten products: (1) cigarettes/roll your own tobacco, (2) smokeless…
Cheaper tobacco product prices at US Air Force Bases compared with surrounding community areas, 2019
Despite the implementation of the new DoD policy, tobacco products are cheaper in on-base retailers compared with off-base retailers. Refining of the definitions used and improved compliance with the new DoD policy are needed
Juul targets military personnel and veterans
With their recent marketing campaign1 (figure 1), JUUL joins a long tradition of tobacco companies targeting the US military and veteran population.1–6 JUUL advertises their electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) with testimonial endorsements from military veterans (figure 2),2 claims to support veteran service organisations (figure 3),1 as well as offers discounts (ie, a $1 starter pack) to military and veterans (figure 4).3 Perhaps most concernin…
Availability, price and promotions for cigarettes and non-cigarette tobacco products
Retail stores located on Air Force bases sell cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products at prices well below those in nearby off-base retailers: the vast majority of these retailers feature interior price promotions for these products. Federal policies regulating prices of on-base tobacco sales, if implemented more effectively, have the potential to protect the health of Airmen by helping them remain tobacco-free after technical training
Testing antismoking messages for Air Force trainees
Antismoking advertisements produced for the general public might also be effective with a young adult military population and could have spillover effects on perceptions of harm and intentions to use other tobacco products besides cigarettes. Existing antismoking advertising may be a cost-effective tool to educate young adults in the military
Predicting Self-Initiated Marijuana Use Cessation among Youth at Continuation High Schools
The current article reports a large scale study of the prediction of marijuana use cessation among individuals attending alternative high schools who were regular users at baseline. Based on the Triadic Influence Theory, predictors of marijuana use cessation at 1-year follow-up were organized by type of influence (e.g., interpersonal, cultural and attitudinal, and intrapersonal) and level of influence (e.g., distal and ultimate). Among the 522 st…
Smokers Who Try E-Cigarettes to Quit Smoking
Objectives. We characterized smokers who are likely to use electronic or “e-”cigarettes to quit smoking. Methods. We obtained cross-sectional data in 2010–2012 from 1567 adult daily smokers in Hawaii using a paper-and-pencil survey. Analyses were conducted using logistic regression. Results. Of the participants, 13% reported having ever used e-cigarettes to quit smoking. Smokers who had used them reported higher motivation to quit, higher quittin…
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Predicting Self-Initiated Marijuana Use Cessation among Youth at Continuation High Schools
The current article reports a large scale study of the prediction of marijuana use cessation among individuals attending alternative high schools who were regular users at baseline. Based on the Triadic Influence Theory, predictors of marijuana use cessation at 1-year follow-up were organized by type of influence (e.g., interpersonal, cultural and attitudinal, and intrapersonal) and level of influence (e.g., distal and ultimate). Among the 522 st…
Smokers Who Try E-Cigarettes to Quit Smoking
Objectives. We characterized smokers who are likely to use electronic or “e-”cigarettes to quit smoking. Methods. We obtained cross-sectional data in 2010–2012 from 1567 adult daily smokers in Hawaii using a paper-and-pencil survey. Analyses were conducted using logistic regression. Results. Of the participants, 13% reported having ever used e-cigarettes to quit smoking. Smokers who had used them reported higher motivation to quit, higher quittin…
Testing antismoking messages for Air Force trainees
Antismoking advertisements produced for the general public might also be effective with a young adult military population and could have spillover effects on perceptions of harm and intentions to use other tobacco products besides cigarettes. Existing antismoking advertising may be a cost-effective tool to educate young adults in the military
Availability, price and promotions for cigarettes and non-cigarette tobacco products
Retail stores located on Air Force bases sell cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products at prices well below those in nearby off-base retailers: the vast majority of these retailers feature interior price promotions for these products. Federal policies regulating prices of on-base tobacco sales, if implemented more effectively, have the potential to protect the health of Airmen by helping them remain tobacco-free after technical training
Juul targets military personnel and veterans
With their recent marketing campaign1 (figure 1), JUUL joins a long tradition of tobacco companies targeting the US military and veteran population.1–6 JUUL advertises their electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) with testimonial endorsements from military veterans (figure 2),2 claims to support veteran service organisations (figure 3),1 as well as offers discounts (ie, a $1 starter pack) to military and veterans (figure 4).3 Perhaps most concernin…
Use of Tobacco for Weight Control across Products among Young Adults in the U.S. Military
Background Approximately 17% of young adults currently use tobacco, most commonly cigarettes and/or electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), followed by other products (i.e., cigarillos, pipe/hookah, smokeless tobacco). Cigarettes have been historically used to control weight. Little is known about use of non-cigarette products for weight control, particularly among non-college young adults. Tobacco use in the military is higher than civilians, and …
Trends in Tobacco Use among Young Adults Presenting for Military Service in the United States Air Force between 2013 and 2018
Background: The US military has historically higher tobacco use compared to civilians, and tobacco use increases following enlistment. While the military is vulnerable to tobacco use, current surveillance of tobacco among this high-risk population is lacking. Methods: Recently enlisted Airmen (N = 43,597) between 2013 and 2018 were asked about tobacco use prior to enlistment across ten products: (1) cigarettes/roll your own tobacco, (2) smokeless…
Cheaper tobacco product prices at US Air Force Bases compared with surrounding community areas, 2019
Despite the implementation of the new DoD policy, tobacco products are cheaper in on-base retailers compared with off-base retailers. Refining of the definitions used and improved compliance with the new DoD policy are needed
It Depends on Where You Are and What Job You Do”
While tobacco use within the military is often discussed as being homogenously part of U.S. military culture, literature from civilian populations highlights that tobacco use varies by career field (e.g., "white collar" vs. "blue collar"). The objective of this qualitative study was to compare tobacco use by career fields in the U.S. Air Force. Airmen, Military Training Instructors, and Technical Training Instructors participated in 22 focus grou…
Predictors of Cessation Outcomes Among Older Adult Smokers Enrolled in a Proactive Tobacco Quitline Intervention
For tobacco cessation among older adults, programs should provide additional support to those with higher nicotine dependence, promote quitting self-efficacy, and encourage quitting as means to gain control of life and health
Examination of Tobacco-Related Messaging and Tobacco Use over Time among U.S. Military Young Adults
Background: People from minoritized populations have historically been targeted by tobacco companies. Little is known about exposure to tobacco-related messages among military personnel from disadvantaged backgrounds. Objectives: The current study aimed to examine exposure to tobacco-related messaging across many nicotine products and through a variety of mediums (i.e., family, friends, advertisements, event promotions, social media) among divers…
Predictors of Re-Engagement after Relapse in a Tobacco Quit Line Intervention
People who smoke often make several quit attempts before successfully maintaining abstinence. Therefore, incorporating re-engagement for people who fail to initially quit could increase quit attempts and ultimately increase cessation rates. Within the context of quit line-based interventions, it remains unknown what characteristics are associated with re-engagement. The purpose of this study was to assess associations between demographic and moti…
Gestational Weight Gain During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Examining Smoking Prevalence Disparities in Virginia Counties by Rurality, Appalachian Status, and Social Vulnerability, 2011–2019
Objectives. To estimate county-level cigarette smoking prevalence in Virginia and examine cigarette use disparities by rurality, Appalachian status, and county-level social vulnerability. Methods. We used 2011–2019 Virginia Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System proprietary data with geographical information to estimate county-level cigarette smoking prevalence using small area estimation. We used the Centers for Disease Control and Preventio…
Unveiling rural and Appalachian disparities in cigarette smoking through the social vulnerability index and other county‐level characteristics
PURPOSE: Mitigating tobacco-related disparities in the Appalachian region and rural areas is crucial. This study seeks to gauge cigarette smoking prevalence in Virginia counties, uncover rurality and Appalachian-linked disparities, and explore local drivers of these gaps. METHOD: A 2011-2019 Virginia BRFSS data were used to estimate county-level cigarette smoking rates in adults aged 18 or older. Counties were categorized as urban/rural and Appal…
Pilot study examining the effect of rurality on engagement and abstinence for adult users of a text-message cessation intervention
ClinicialTrials.gov: NCT05055778, Registration date: 9/14/2021
Medicine (15 works) · Smoking Behavior and Cessation (11 works) · Environmental health (9 works) · Demography (7 works) · Tobacco use (7 works) · Population (6 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Public health (6 works) · Advertising (5 works) · Gerontology (5 works)