NICOTINE & TOBACCO RESEARCH
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the complexities of tobacco use and public health.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Public Health and Epidemiology:
Research that examines the health impacts of tobacco and nicotine use, including epidemiological studies that track usage patterns and health outcomes across different populations. - Cessation Strategies and Interventions:
Studies evaluating the effectiveness of various smoking cessation methods, including pharmacological treatments, behavioral therapies, and innovative digital interventions. - Tobacco Policy and Regulation:
Analysis of tobacco control policies, their implementation, and their effects on smoking behavior and public health outcomes. - Social and Behavioral Aspects of Tobacco Use:
Exploration of the social determinants of tobacco use, including studies on youth smoking, gender differences, and the influence of social media. - Emerging Products and Harm Reduction:
Research on new tobacco products, such as e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, focusing on their health implications and potential role in harm reduction. - Nicotine Dependence and Biomarkers:
Studies investigating the biological mechanisms of nicotine addiction, including genetic and biochemical markers associated with tobacco use.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Tobacco Use:
A growing body of research is focusing on how the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced smoking and vaping behaviors, as well as access to cessation resources. - Youth and Emerging Tobacco Products:
There is an increased emphasis on understanding the implications of vaping and e-cigarette use among youth, including studies on susceptibility, marketing exposure, and health outcomes. - Health Equity and Disparities:
Research examining disparities in tobacco use and cessation outcomes among different demographic groups, particularly focusing on racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic factors, is on the rise. - Digital Interventions and Technology in Cessation:
Innovative digital smoking cessation interventions, including app-based support and telehealth modalities, are emerging as a significant focus area. - Behavioral Economics in Tobacco Use:
Studies applying behavioral economics principles to understand smoking behavior and cessation strategies are gaining traction, particularly in relation to financial incentives and decision-making processes.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Tobacco Products:
Research specifically focused on traditional combustible tobacco products, like cigarettes and cigars, is waning as the field shifts attention to emerging products and their public health implications. - Generalized Tobacco Marketing Strategies:
There is a noticeable decline in studies focusing on broad tobacco marketing strategies, with more emphasis now placed on specific product marketing, especially concerning e-cigarettes and heated tobacco. - Longitudinal Studies with Limited Scope:
Longitudinal studies that do not incorporate emerging methodologies or technologies may be declining, as newer studies tend to utilize advanced analytics and real-time data collection.
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