Rhyan N Vereen
Biographic Data
| ID | 6243763 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Rhyan N Vereen |
| GIVEN NAMES | Rhyan N |
| FAMILY NAME | Vereen |
| SIGNATURE | VEREEN R N |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0519-0053 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Are Social Media Interventions for Health Behavior Change Efficacious among Populations with Health Disparities: A Meta-Analytic Review
While prior reviews have identified positive effects of social media interventions for health behavior change generally, it is unclear whether these effects persist in traditionally underrepresented populations that are at disproportionate risk of disease. The current meta-analysis examined the effectiveness of social media interventions for health behavior change among populations with health disparities. We analyzed 17 studies with a cumulative…
Adolescents and Young Adults Who Vape or Are Susceptible to Vaping: Characteristics, Product Preferences, and Beliefs
Introduction This study examined differences among current vapers, those susceptible to vaping, and those non-susceptible to vaping among adolescents and young adults (AYAs) in the U.S. We sought to understand vaping-related characteristics, preferences, and beliefs across these populations to inform prevention efforts. Methods: Participants were N=543 adolescents and N=557 young adults recruited in mid-2019 in the U.S. In two separate cross-sect…
Development of the UNC Perceived Message Effectiveness Scale for Youth
The University of North Carolina PME Scale for Youth is a reliable and valid measure of the potential effectiveness of vaping and smoking prevention ads. Employing PME scales during message development and selection may help youth tobacco prevention campaigns deploy more effective ads
Motivations and Barriers for the Use of Face Coverings during the Covid-19 Pandemic: Messaging Insights from Focus Groups
Widespread use of face coverings is a key public health strategy to prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, few studies have examined why Americans use or do not use face coverings, and little is known about the most effective messaging strategies. This study explored perceptions of face coverings, including motivations and barriers for use, and examined reactions to messaging promoting the use of face coverings. Six virtual focus groups were co…
To Text or Not to Text? Technology-based Cessation Communication Preferences among Urban, Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Smokers
In this sample of socioeconomically disadvantaged smokers, emails were preferred over text messages for smoking cessation assistance. Although both email and text message strategies may be acceptable to socioeconomically disadvantaged smokers generally, issues such as access and intended use should be considered to inform specific disparity-reducing intervention approaches
Multiple psychosocial health problems and sexual risk among African American females in juvenile detention: A cross-sectional study
To Text or Not to Text? Technology-based Cessation Communication Preferences among Urban, Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Smokers
In this sample of socioeconomically disadvantaged smokers, emails were preferred over text messages for smoking cessation assistance. Although both email and text message strategies may be acceptable to socioeconomically disadvantaged smokers generally, issues such as access and intended use should be considered to inform specific disparity-reducing intervention approaches
Multiple psychosocial health problems and sexual risk among African American females in juvenile detention: A cross-sectional study
Motivations and Barriers for the Use of Face Coverings during the Covid-19 Pandemic: Messaging Insights from Focus Groups
Widespread use of face coverings is a key public health strategy to prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, few studies have examined why Americans use or do not use face coverings, and little is known about the most effective messaging strategies. This study explored perceptions of face coverings, including motivations and barriers for use, and examined reactions to messaging promoting the use of face coverings. Six virtual focus groups were co…
Adolescents and Young Adults Who Vape or Are Susceptible to Vaping: Characteristics, Product Preferences, and Beliefs
Introduction This study examined differences among current vapers, those susceptible to vaping, and those non-susceptible to vaping among adolescents and young adults (AYAs) in the U.S. We sought to understand vaping-related characteristics, preferences, and beliefs across these populations to inform prevention efforts. Methods: Participants were N=543 adolescents and N=557 young adults recruited in mid-2019 in the U.S. In two separate cross-sect…
Development of the UNC Perceived Message Effectiveness Scale for Youth
The University of North Carolina PME Scale for Youth is a reliable and valid measure of the potential effectiveness of vaping and smoking prevention ads. Employing PME scales during message development and selection may help youth tobacco prevention campaigns deploy more effective ads
Are Social Media Interventions for Health Behavior Change Efficacious among Populations with Health Disparities: A Meta-Analytic Review
While prior reviews have identified positive effects of social media interventions for health behavior change generally, it is unclear whether these effects persist in traditionally underrepresented populations that are at disproportionate risk of disease. The current meta-analysis examined the effectiveness of social media interventions for health behavior change among populations with health disparities. We analyzed 17 studies with a cumulative…
Medicine (6 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Behavioral Health and Interventions (3 works) · Smoking Behavior and Cessation (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Computer security (2 works)