Impact of retail environments on tobacco and marijuana use among college students in California
Retail Environment for Tobacco and Marijuana in California: Impact on College Student Use
This study looks at how the way stores sell tobacco and marijuana might affect college students in California and whether seeing tobacco ads encourages them to use these products, helping us understand what this means for their health and future policies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10560632 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the retail environment influences tobacco and marijuana use among college students in California. It examines the prevalence of tobacco marketing in stores and its potential role in promoting the use of both tobacco products and marijuana. By analyzing the co-marketing strategies of these products, the study aims to understand the implications for public health and policy. The research focuses on a diverse population of young adults enrolled in community colleges and universities, providing insights into their exposure to tobacco marketing.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are college students aged 18-24 who use or are at risk of using tobacco and marijuana products.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use tobacco or marijuana, or who are not enrolled in college, may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could inform public health policies aimed at reducing tobacco and marijuana use among college students.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that retail marketing significantly influences tobacco use among young adults, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Henriksen, Lisa Anne — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Henriksen, Lisa Anne
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.