Personal profile
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University Of Cincinnati
2010
Keywords
- H Social Sciences (General)
- Health Promotion
- Health Education
- Tobacco Prevention
- Tobacco Control
- youth
- advocacy
- empowerment
- program planning
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Mobilizing Youth Tobacco Prevention and Treatment Champions in Rural Kentucky Communities
Ickes, M. (PI)
Pallottine Foundation of Huntington
6/1/25 → 12/31/26
Project: Research project
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Prime: Youth Tobacco/E-cigarette Prevention, Education, and Empowerment
Ickes, M. (PI) & Sampson, S. (CoI)
KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services
7/1/24 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
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Appalachian Tobacco Regulatory Science Team (AppalTRuST) Career Enhancement Core (CEC)
Ickes, M. (PI), Jayawardhana, J. (CoI), Mattingly, D. (CoI) & Rose, S. (CoI)
National Institute on Drug Abuse
9/30/23 → 8/31/28
Project: Research project
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EMPOWER: Empowering and Mobilizing Intergenerational Community Partners to Reduce Menthol & Flavored Tobacco Use Among At-Risk Communities in Kentucky
Ickes, M. (PI), Rose, S. (CoI) & Sampson, S. (CoI)
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
9/30/23 → 9/29/28
Project: Research project
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Appalachian Tobacco Regulatory Science Team (AppalTRuST) Project 2
Rose, S. (PI), Christian, J. (CoI), Ickes, M. (CoI) & Rayens, M. K. (CoI)
National Institute on Drug Abuse
9/30/23 → 8/31/28
Project: Research project
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Engaging Large Nursing Student Cohorts in E-Cigarette Research Facilitation in Fundamentals Clinical
Chojnacki, M., Barnett, J., Ickes, M. & Cochran, G. M., 2026, In: Journal of Nursing Education. 65, 5, p. 311-314 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the Relationships Between Social Influence, Vaping Behaviors, and Susceptibility Across Grade Levels in Kentucky
Adesiyan, R., Omotilewa, O., Feizy, S. & Ickes, M., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: American Journal of Health Promotion.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Perceived neighborhood disadvantage and current nicotine pouch use among U.S. youth
Mattingly, D. T., Diaby, M., Zhang, J., Lee, J. & Ickes, M., Jun 1 2026, In: Drug and Alcohol Dependence. 283, 113118.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Clearing the air: Advancing tobacco-free communities in African American populations
Adesiyan, R. & Ickes, M., Feb 28 2025, Building Health, Resiliency, and Unity in the Black Community. p. 119-132 14 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Empowering and mobilizing African Americans: A collaborative approach to reducing menthol and flavored tobacco use in Kentucky
Cochran, G. M., Shepherd, L. E., Murphy, D. L. J., El-Amin, A. & Ickes, M. J., Feb 28 2025, Building Health, Resiliency, and Unity in the Black Community. p. 133-165 33 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Prizes
Activities
- 2 Oral presentation
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Effect of a cardiovascular disease risk reduction intervention on diabetes risk
Koonmen, L. A. (Speaker), Mudd, G. (Speaker), Lennie, T. (Speaker), Ickes, M. (Speaker) & Moser, D. (Speaker)
Feb 1 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Enhancing behavioral health promotion through tailored comic books
Okoli, C. (Speaker), Robertson, H. (Speaker), Abufarsakh, B. (Speaker), Seng, S. (Speaker) & Ickes, M. (Speaker)
Jun 1 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation