The Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Among Participants Enrolled in a Study Analyzing the Effects of Reduced Nicotine Content Cigarettes Among Vulnerable Smokers.
Conference Year
January 2022
Abstract
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is caused by stomach acid flowing into and irritating the lining of the esophagus, causing heartburn and other adverse symptoms. Smoking contributes to complications from GERD. We examined the prevalence of GERD among participants in a large randomized controlled trial investigating the effects of very low nicotine content cigarettes among three vulnerable smoker populations: socioeconomically disadvantaged women of reproductive age, individuals with opioid dependence, and individuals with affective disorders.
Primary Faculty Mentor Name
Rhiannon Wiley
Secondary Mentor Name
Shirley Plucinky
Status
Undergraduate
Student College
College of Arts and Sciences
Program/Major
Psychological Science
Second Program/Major
Sociology
Primary Research Category
Social Sciences
The Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Among Participants Enrolled in a Study Analyzing the Effects of Reduced Nicotine Content Cigarettes Among Vulnerable Smokers.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is caused by stomach acid flowing into and irritating the lining of the esophagus, causing heartburn and other adverse symptoms. Smoking contributes to complications from GERD. We examined the prevalence of GERD among participants in a large randomized controlled trial investigating the effects of very low nicotine content cigarettes among three vulnerable smoker populations: socioeconomically disadvantaged women of reproductive age, individuals with opioid dependence, and individuals with affective disorders.