Siobhan N. Perks Source Confirmed
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John Brown University
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Dr. Siobhan Perks' work addresses critical public health challenges, including smoking behavior, substance abuse, obesity, and the impact of media on health choices. Her research spans behavioral health interventions, treatment outcomes, and the development of effective prevention strategies. Recent studies have focused on the characteristics of e-cigarette devices and their relationship to dependence, along with identifying message themes for youth e-cigarette prevention. Perks has also explored the marketing of e-cigarettes on social media platforms, including a semantic network analysis of JUUL-related Instagram messages and the development of a theoretical framework for analyzing e-cigarette product promotion. Additionally, she has investigated the impact of national anti-tobacco campaigns across diverse demographic groups.
Her primary research interest lies in understanding and addressing addictive behaviors and related health issues through evidence-based strategies.
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- h-index: 13
- Publications: 24
- Citations: 518
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