2014
What is the evidence for hardening in the cigarette smoking population? Trends in nicotine dependence in the U.S., 2002–2012
Smith PH, Rose JS, Mazure CM, Giovino GA, McKee SA. What is the evidence for hardening in the cigarette smoking population? Trends in nicotine dependence in the U.S., 2002–2012. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2014, 142: 333-340. PMID: 25064023, PMCID: PMC4158455, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2014.07.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-income smokersNicotine dependenceCigarette smoking populationMiddle-aged smokersDependence severitySerious psychological distressNicotine dependence severitySocio-demographic factorsCurrent smokersCigarette smokingSmoking populationSmokersTobacco consumptionGreater severityDrug useSmokingStudy periodPsychological distressSeverityNational surveyWomen
2011
Inclusion of Gender in Emergency Medicine Research
Safdar B, McGregor AJ, McKee SA, Ali A, Radulescu R, Himelfarb NT, Klein MR, Mazure CM. Inclusion of Gender in Emergency Medicine Research. Academic Emergency Medicine 2011, 18: e1-e4. PMID: 21314767, DOI: 10.1111/j.1553-2712.2010.00978.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth outcomesEmergency departmentOdds ratioEmergency medicineConfidence intervalsEffect of genderPrimary hypothesisEmergency medical servicesGender-specific approachEmergency medicine researchAcute settingAdult human subjectsCardiovascular diseaseEmergency physiciansEmergency careManagement of diseasesStudy subjectsClinical specialistsPatient careStudy designStudy periodChi-squareMedical servicesOutcomesHuman subjects
2009
Longitudinal evaluation of smoke-free Scotland on pub and home drinking behavior: Findings from the International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation Project
McKee SA, Higbee C, O'Malley S, Hassan L, Borland R, Cummings KM, Hastings G, Fong GT, Hyland A. Longitudinal evaluation of smoke-free Scotland on pub and home drinking behavior: Findings from the International Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation Project. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2009, 11: 619-626. PMID: 19351787, PMCID: PMC2688599, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntp020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSmoke-free policiesPolicy implementationUnited KingdomComprehensive smoke-free policiesInternational Tobacco Control Policy Evaluation ProjectPublic venuesHeavy drinkersDrinking behaviorAdditional public health benefitsAlcohol-related health problemsIndoor public venuesPolicySmoke-free legislationPublic health benefitsAdult smokersMean changeModerate drinkersSmokersHealth problemsLongitudinal evaluationGreater riskPubsScotlandLegislationStudy period