Jasjit S Ahluwalia
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 138927 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Jasjit S Ahluwalia |
| PRENOMES | Jasjit S |
| SOBRENOME | Ahluwalia |
| ASSINATURA | AHLUWALIA J S |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Brown University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1756-3646 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 46 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 103 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 46 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 1992 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 4 |
Funding and Defunding of NIH Research Should Be Based on Real Science and Not Politics or Amorphous Constructs
Dimensions and domains to assess secondhand tobacco smoke exposure
OBJECTIVE: To identify the dimensions and domains to be included in questionnaires when assessing self-reported secondhand tobacco smoke (SHS) exposure in etiological studies and in population health surveys. METHOD: A qualitative study was conducted in two stages. In stage one, based on a Delphi methodology, 16 experts in tobacco epidemiology completed two questionnaires and attended a group session. In stage two, triangulation interviews were c…
Recency of Cannabis Vaping in Sexual Minorities in Wave 5 of the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (Path) Study
BACKGROUND: Cannabis vaping is increasing in the United States. Among populations at-risk are sexual minorities (SM) who are more likely to vape cannabis compared to their heterosexual counterparts. Cannabis vaping has been associated with negative health outcomes and concomitant use of other substances with increased risk with more recent use. OBJECTIVES: This study examined the association between SM identification and recency of cannabis vapin…
Factors Associated With Successful E-Cigarette Cessation Among a Convenience Sample of Adult Users
Background: A growing body of literature suggests that many people who use e-cigarettes become dependent and have difficulty quitting. Most people who use e-cigarettes have interest in quitting, yet there is currently a lack of evidence to inform interventions for e-cigarette cessation. Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with successful e-cigarette quit attempts among a large sample of people who use e-cigaret…
Perception of pregnant individuals, health providers and decision makers on interventions to cease substance consumption during pregnancy
Consistent with previous work, this study found that cessation strategies implemented by the health authorities are not effective if they are not accompanied by organizational and behavioral changes. The current study identifies a set of factors that could be pivotal in ensuring the success of treatment interventions targeting tobacco, alcohol and cannabis use among pregnant individuals
Medical Mistrust, Perceived Discrimination, and Race
Efficacy of Web-Delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Helping Black Adults Quit Smoking
Covid-19-Related Stressors and Clinical Mental Health Symptoms in a Northeast US Sample
These findings link specific stressors to the mental health burden of the COVID-19 pandemic
E-Cigarette Quit Attempts and Experiences in a Convenience Sample of Adult Users
Most e-cigarette users report planning to quit, but there is a paucity of evidence-based interventions for e-cigarette cessation. In the absence of interventions for e-cigarette cessation, we sought to understand how and why e-cigarette users attempt to quit on their own. Participants were recruited from Amazon Mechanical Turk, an online crowdsourcing platform. Those who reported they had ever used e-cigarettes regularly and had attempted to quit…
The effects of race and class on community-level stigmatization of opioid use and policy preferences
Adherence to Covid-19 Guidelines among Current, Former, and Never Smokers
Objectives: In this paper, we explore the adherence patterns to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 mitigation guidelines among current, former, and never smokers. Methods: We used an online cross-sectional survey of adults 18 years or older in 5 northeastern states of the US (N=1084). Results: Unadjusted analyses revealed that current smokers reported lower adherence to the CDC guidelines than former smokers (27.5 vs 29.…
The Role of Financial Strain and Educational Attainment on Smoking Abstinence of African Americans and Whites Who Smoke
Findings highlight the constraining role of high financial strain and low educational attainment, irrespective of race, on smoking abstinence among smokers actively engaged in a quit attempt
Changes over Time in Racial/Ethnic Differences in Quality of Life for Nursing Home Residents
Objectives: To investigate trends in racial/ethnic differences in nursing home (NH) residents' quality of life (QoL) and assess these patterns within and between facilities. Method: Data include resident-reported QoL surveys ( n = 60,093), the Minimum Data Set, and facility-level characteristics ( n = 376 facilities) for Minnesota. Hierarchical linear models were estimated to identify differences in QoL by resident race/ethnicity and facility rac…
The Role of Neighborhood Experiences in Psychological Distress Among African American and White Smokers
Driver’s License Suspension Policies as a Barrier to Health Care
Driver's License Suspension Policies as a Barrier to Health Care Nina R. Joyce PhD, Andrew R. Zullo PharmD, MPH, Jasjit S. Ahluwalia MD, Melissa R. Pfeiffer MPH, and Allison E. Curry PhD Affiliation Nina R. Joyce and Andrew R. Zullo are with the Department of Health Services Policy and Practice and the Center for Gerontology and Health Care Research at the Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI. N .R. Joyce is also with the Depa…
Darker skin color is associated with a lower likelihood of smoking cessation among males but not females
Daily and Nondaily Smoking Varies by Acculturation among English-Speaking, US Latino Men and Women
This study found that among both male and female, English-speaking Latino smokers, nondaily smoking was associated with lower acculturation, while daily smoking was linked with higher acculturation
Intent to quit, quit attempts, and perceived health risk reduction among African American, Latino, and White nondaily and daily smokers in the United States
Objective: Ethnic and racial differences in smoking patterns and behaviors have been well documented and most African American and Latino smokers are nondaily or light smokers. However, differences within smoking levels are understudied. Our primary aim was to determine whether there are racial and ethnic differences among African American, Latino, and White nondaily, light daily, and moderate to heavy daily smokers on (1) perceived health risk r…
Tobacco outlet density and converted versus native non-daily cigarette use in a national US sample
This paper provides initial evidence that the point-of-sale cigarette environment may be differentially associated with the maintenance of CNDS versus NNDS patterns. Future research should investigate how tobacco control efforts can be optimised to both promote cessation and curb the rising tide of non-daily smoking in the USA
Breast Cancer Screening Behaviors Among Korean American Immigrant Women
This study examined the utilization of clinical breast examinations (CBEs) and mammograms among Korean American immigrant women and investigated how the six constructs of Health Belief Model (HBM) are associated with the receipt of breast cancer screening. Using a quota sampling strategy, 202 Korean American immigrant women were recruited in metropolitan areas in the northeastern United States. Approximately 64% of the participants reported havin…
Physician and patient concordance of report of tobacco cessation intervention in primary care in India
Our study suggests an urgent need for revising current strategies in order to strengthen the 'Advise', 'Assess', and 'Assist' interventions in tobacco cessation in primary care settings. Patient surveys should be used routinely in assessing fidelity and provider adherence for large scale behavioral health programs
MHealth Pilot Study
Mobile health technology could be a promising tool in reducing the cancer burden for underserved populations
Social Contingencies and College Quit and Win Contest
Although Quit and Win contests appear to motivate an initial quit attempt, the reluctance of smokers to disclose their quit attempt limits the potential positive impact of social support when utilizing this public service campaign
The Association of Individual and Neighborhood Social Cohesion, Stressors, and Crime on Smoking Status Among African-American Women in Southeastern US Subsidized Housing Neighborhoods
The purpose of this study was to examine the associations between individual and neighborhood social contextual factors and smoking prevalence among African-American women in subsidized neighborhoods. We randomly sampled 663 adult women in 17 subsidized neighborhoods in two Southeastern US states. The smoking prevalence among participants was 37.6%, with an estimated neighborhood household prevalence ranging from 30 to 68%. Smokers were more like…
Associations of Subjective Social Status with Nondaily and Daily Smoking
Higher SSS was associated with greater likelihood of nondaily relative to light daily or moderate to heavy smoking, potentially via greater life satisfaction. Additional studies are needed to confirm these findings
The relationships of social participation and community ratings to health and health behaviors in areas with high and low population density
Confirmatory factor analysis of the child-feeding questionnaire among parents of adolescents
Individual- and area-level unemployment influence smoking cessation among African Americans participating in a randomized clinical trial
The Association of Individual and Neighborhood Social Cohesion, Stressors, and Crime on Smoking Status Among African-American Women in Southeastern US Subsidized Housing Neighborhoods
The purpose of this study was to examine the associations between individual and neighborhood social contextual factors and smoking prevalence among African-American women in subsidized neighborhoods. We randomly sampled 663 adult women in 17 subsidized neighborhoods in two Southeastern US states. The smoking prevalence among participants was 37.6%, with an estimated neighborhood household prevalence ranging from 30 to 68%. Smokers were more like…
Application of a CBPR Framework to Inform a Multi‐level Tobacco Cessation Intervention in Public Housing Neighborhoods
African American women in urban, high poverty neighborhoods have high rates of smoking, difficulties with quitting, and disproportionate tobacco‐related health disparities. Prior research utilizing conventional “outsider driven” interventions targeted to individuals has failed to show effective cessation outcomes. This paper describes the application of a community‐based participatory research (CBPR) framework to inform a culturally situated, eco…
Correlates of Ideal Body Size Among Black and White Adolescents
The Role of Neighborhood Experiences in Psychological Distress Among African American and White Smokers
Assessment of Depression among African American Light Smokers
Given the relationship between depression and smoking, we compared the two-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2) and 10-item Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CESD-10) in assessing depressive symptoms among African American light smokers in a clinical trial of bupropion. Of 539 participants, 21.3 percent reported significant depressive symptoms on the PHQ-2, 31.0 percent screened positive per CESD-10, 36.8 percent reported …
Patterns of Cigarette Smoking Initiation in Two Culturally Distinct American Indian Tribes
Objectives. To better understand patterns of initiation among American Indians we examined age-related patterns of smoking initiation during adolescence and young adulthood in 2 American Indian tribes. Methods. We used log-rank comparison and a Cox proportional hazard regression model to analyze data from a population-based study of Southwest and Northern Plains American Indians aged 18 to 95 years who initiated smoking by age 18 years or younger…
Addressing cultural sensitivity in a smoking cessation intervention
There are marked and growing disparities in the health status among different racial/ethnic groups. Most researchers and practitioners agree health interventions that are tailored for specific populations are ethically important and more likely to succeed, yet there are few models for how to tailor interventions. This article outlines three phases and eight activities conducted to increase the cultural sensitivity of a clinical trial assessing th…
Changes over Time in Racial/Ethnic Differences in Quality of Life for Nursing Home Residents
Objectives: To investigate trends in racial/ethnic differences in nursing home (NH) residents' quality of life (QoL) and assess these patterns within and between facilities. Method: Data include resident-reported QoL surveys ( n = 60,093), the Minimum Data Set, and facility-level characteristics ( n = 376 facilities) for Minnesota. Hierarchical linear models were estimated to identify differences in QoL by resident race/ethnicity and facility rac…
Ethnic group differences in the relationship between depressive symptoms and smoking
The relationship between depressive symptoms and smoking differs by ethnicity, particularly for Latinos. Understanding these differences may contribute to the development of culturally specific interventions
Are we really no. 1
Are we really no. 1? J S AhluwaliaCopyRight https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.82.6.900-a Published Online: November 15, 2011
Cultural sensitivity in substance use prevention
The rationale for targeted and tailored substance use prevention programs derives from essentially three observations: 1) differences in substance use prevalence rates across racial/ethnic groups; 2) differences in the prevalence of the risk factors for substance use across racial/ethnic groups; and 3) differences in the predictors of substance use across groups. This article provides a model for understanding cultural sensitivity as it pertains …
Addressing cultural sensitivity in a smoking cessation intervention
There are marked and growing disparities in the health status among different racial/ethnic groups. Most researchers and practitioners agree health interventions that are tailored for specific populations are ethically important and more likely to succeed, yet there are few models for how to tailor interventions. This article outlines three phases and eight activities conducted to increase the cultural sensitivity of a clinical trial assessing th…
Addressing cultural sensitivity in a smoking cessation intervention
Office Systems and Their Influence on Mammography Use in Rural and Urban Primary Care
Context: Breast cancer screening rates are lower in rural communities. Although studies have addressed barriers to mammography for rural residents, physician practice barriers have received less attention. Purpose: Controlled clinical trials have shown that the use of office reminder systems in primary care practices is related to increased clinical care rates. Therefore, we compared office systems use in primary care practices located in rural a…
The relationships of social participation and community ratings to health and health behaviors in areas with high and low population density
Concordance of Patient‐Physician Obesity Diagnosis and Treatment Beliefs in Rural Practice Settings
Context: Although clinical guidelines recommend routine screening and treatment for obesity in primary care, lack of agreement between physicians and patients about the need for obesity treatment in the primary care setting may be an unexplored factor contributing to the obesity epidemic. Purpose and Methods: To better understand this dynamic, we surveyed 439 obese patients (body mass index 330) at the time of clinic visits in 2003 at diverse pri…
Confirmatory factor analysis of the child-feeding questionnaire among parents of adolescents
Correlates of Ideal Body Size Among Black and White Adolescents
Factors Associated with Physician Discussion of Health Behaviors with Adolescents
Colorectal cancer screening, perceived discrimination, and low-income and trust in doctors
Perceived discrimination was related to income, but not race, suggesting that discrimination is not unique to minorities, but common to those in poverty. Since trust in most doctors trended toward being related to age, FOBT screening could be negatively influenced by low trust and perceived discrimination in health care settings. A failure to address these issues in middle-aged, low income individuals could exacerbate future disparities in CRC sc…
Patterns of Cigarette Smoking Initiation in Two Culturally Distinct American Indian Tribes
Objectives. To better understand patterns of initiation among American Indians we examined age-related patterns of smoking initiation during adolescence and young adulthood in 2 American Indian tribes. Methods. We used log-rank comparison and a Cox proportional hazard regression model to analyze data from a population-based study of Southwest and Northern Plains American Indians aged 18 to 95 years who initiated smoking by age 18 years or younger…
Adolescent gender differences in the determinants of tobacco smoking
Although older age, living with smokers at home and lack of religion were common contributing factors to cigarette smoking among all adolescents, girls were influenced to a greater degree by family relationships and religiosity than boys. The study results may be materially important to the development of prevention programs that influence determinants connected to gender and the implementation of single-core models of prevention; gender differen…
Factors Associated With Small Cigar Use Among College Students
Small cigar use and the co-occurrence of other tobacco and substance use should be addressed among college students
Subjective Social Status Predicts Smoking Abstinence Among Light Smokers
Further research is needed to understand the effects of community SSS on smoking cessation among heavy smokers and other ethnic groups
Store and Restaurant Advertising and Health of Public Housing Residents
Signs in stores and restaurants are related to BMI and dietary fat consumption among residents
Application of a CBPR Framework to Inform a Multi‐level Tobacco Cessation Intervention in Public Housing Neighborhoods
African American women in urban, high poverty neighborhoods have high rates of smoking, difficulties with quitting, and disproportionate tobacco‐related health disparities. Prior research utilizing conventional “outsider driven” interventions targeted to individuals has failed to show effective cessation outcomes. This paper describes the application of a community‐based participatory research (CBPR) framework to inform a culturally situated, eco…
Ethnic group differences in the relationship between depressive symptoms and smoking
The relationship between depressive symptoms and smoking differs by ethnicity, particularly for Latinos. Understanding these differences may contribute to the development of culturally specific interventions
Individual- and area-level unemployment influence smoking cessation among African Americans participating in a randomized clinical trial
Assessment of Depression among African American Light Smokers
Given the relationship between depression and smoking, we compared the two-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2) and 10-item Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CESD-10) in assessing depressive symptoms among African American light smokers in a clinical trial of bupropion. Of 539 participants, 21.3 percent reported significant depressive symptoms on the PHQ-2, 31.0 percent screened positive per CESD-10, 36.8 percent reported …
Associations of Subjective Social Status with Nondaily and Daily Smoking
Higher SSS was associated with greater likelihood of nondaily relative to light daily or moderate to heavy smoking, potentially via greater life satisfaction. Additional studies are needed to confirm these findings
Associations of Menthol Use with Motivation and Confidence to Quit Smoking
Given their relatively lower quit rates as cited in previous literature, Black menthol users appear overly confident about their ability to quit smoking
Social Contingencies and College Quit and Win Contest
Although Quit and Win contests appear to motivate an initial quit attempt, the reluctance of smokers to disclose their quit attempt limits the potential positive impact of social support when utilizing this public service campaign
The Association of Individual and Neighborhood Social Cohesion, Stressors, and Crime on Smoking Status Among African-American Women in Southeastern US Subsidized Housing Neighborhoods
The purpose of this study was to examine the associations between individual and neighborhood social contextual factors and smoking prevalence among African-American women in subsidized neighborhoods. We randomly sampled 663 adult women in 17 subsidized neighborhoods in two Southeastern US states. The smoking prevalence among participants was 37.6%, with an estimated neighborhood household prevalence ranging from 30 to 68%. Smokers were more like…
Breast Cancer Screening Behaviors Among Korean American Immigrant Women
This study examined the utilization of clinical breast examinations (CBEs) and mammograms among Korean American immigrant women and investigated how the six constructs of Health Belief Model (HBM) are associated with the receipt of breast cancer screening. Using a quota sampling strategy, 202 Korean American immigrant women were recruited in metropolitan areas in the northeastern United States. Approximately 64% of the participants reported havin…
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