2023
Journal - Research Article
Blank, M.-L., & Hoek, J. (2023). Smoking, vaping and drinking: A qualitative analysis of Aotearoa New Zealand young adults who tried e-cigarettes to stop smoking tobacco. Addiction. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/add.16413
Blank, M.-L., & Hoek, J. (2023). E-cigarette flavours and vaping as a social practice: Implications for tobacco control. Critical Public Health. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1080/09581596.2023.2226806
Blank, M.-L., & Hoek, J. (2023). Navigating social interactions and constructing vaping social identities: A qualitative exploration with New Zealand young adults who smoke. Drug & Alcohol Review, 42, 268-276. doi: 10.1111/dar.13542
2022
Journal - Research Article
Robertson, L., Hoek, J., & Blank, M.-L. (2022). A qualitative analysis of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) uptake and use among young adult never-smokers in New Zealand. PLoS ONE, 17(5), e0268449. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268449
2021
Journal - Research Article
Conner, T. S., Zeng, J., Blank, M.-L., He, V., & Hoek, J. (2021). A descriptive analysis of transitions from smoking to electronic nicotine delivery system (Ends) use: A daily diary investigation. International Journal of Environmental Research & Public Health, 18(12), 6301. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18126301
Blank, M.-L., Hoek, J., & Gendall, P. (2021). New Zealand roll-your-own smokers' reaction to novel roll-your-own tobacco packaging warning labels. Drug & Alcohol Review, 40, 1092-1100. doi: 10.1111/dar.13280
Blank, M.-L., & Hoek, J. (2021). Choice and variety-seeking of e-liquids and flavour categories by New Zealand smokers using an electronic cigarette: A longitudinal study. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 23(5), 798-806. doi: 10.1093/ntr/ntaa248
Egan, R., & Blank, M.-L. (2021). A framework for understanding spirituality and healthy ageing: Perspectives from Aotearoa New Zealand. Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging, 33(2), 112-126. doi: 10.1080/15528030.2020.1843588
Strickett, E., Robertson, L., Waa, A., Blank, M.-L., Erick, S., & Hoek, J. (2021). A qualitative analysis of Māori and Pacific people's experiences of using electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 23(3), 550-556. doi: 10.1093/ntr/ntaa087
Blank, M.-L., Hoek, J., & Gendall, P. (2021). Roll-your-own smokers' reactions to cessation-efficacy messaging integrated into tobacco packaging design: A sequential mixed-methods study. Tobacco Control, 30, 405-412. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2019-055570
Haggart, K., Robertson, L., Blank, M.-L., Popova, L., & Hoek, J. (2021). It's just steam: A qualitative analysis of New Zealand ENDS users' perceptions of secondhand aerosol. Tobacco Control, 30, 30-35. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2019-055368
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Teah, G., Hoek, J., Blank, M.-L., & Ferguson, S. (2021). Exploring young adults' psycho-social experiences of ENDS use: A qualitative systematic review. Proceedings of the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (SRNT) 27th Annual Meeting. (pp. 224). Retrieved from https://www.srnt.org
Blank, M.-L., Hoek, J., Conner, T., & Teah, G. (2021). E-liquid flavour choices by New Zealand adult smokers using an electronic nicotine delivery system: A longitudinal exploration over 12-20 weeks. Proceedings of the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (SRNT) 27th Annual Meeting. (pp. 223). Retrieved from https://www.srnt.org
Conner, T., He, V., Zeng, J., Blank, M.-L., & Hoek, J. (2021). Visualizing transitions from smoking to vaping: An intensive daily diary investigation using smartphone surveys. Proceedings of the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (SRNT) 27th Annual Meeting. (pp. 221-222). Retrieved from https://www.srnt.org
2020
Journal - Research Article
Marsh, L., Cameron, C., Quigg, R., Wood, S., Blank, M.-L., Venter, N., Thomas, L., Robertson, L., Hoek, J., & Sullivan, T. (2020). Is the tobacco 'footfall' argument justified for tobacco purchases in New Zealand convenience stores? Tobacco Control. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2020-056032
Blank, M.-L., & Hoek, J. (2020). Roll-your-own loose tobacco packaging warning labels: A qualitative study using a novel elicitation method. Tobacco Control, 29, 672-678. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2019-055284
Hoek, J., Gendall, P., Blank, M.-L., Robertson, L., & Marsh, L. (2020). Butting out: An analysis of support for measures to address tobacco product waste. Tobacco Control, 29, 131-137. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2019-054956
Journal - Research Other
Haggart, K., Hoek, J., & Blank, M.-L. (2020). Flavour capsule variants' performance in a "dark market": Implications for standardised packaging. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 22(5), 853-856. doi: 10.1093/ntr/nty158
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Blank, M.-L., & Hoek, J. (2020). Enhancing roll-you-own loose tobacco packaging warning labels with self-efficacy and response efficacy messages: A qualitative exploration. Proceedings of the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (SRNT) Annual Meeting. (pp. 36). [Abstract]
2019
Journal - Research Article
Hoek, J., Gendall, P., Eckert, C., Louviere, J., Blank, M.-L., & Thrasher, J. F. (2019). Young adult susceptible non-smokers' and smokers' responses to capsule cigarettes. Tobacco Control, 28, 498-505. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2018-054470
Blank, M.-L., Hoek, J., George, M., Gendall, P., Conner, T. S., Thrul, J., … Langlotz, T. (2019). An exploration of smoking-to-vaping transition attempts using a "smart" electronic nicotine delivery system. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 21(10), 1339-1346. doi: 10.1093/ntr/nty093
Robertson, L., Hoek, J., Blank, M.-L., Richards, R., Ling, P., & Popova, L. (2019). Dual use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and smoked tobacco: A qualitative analysis. Tobacco Control, 28(1), 13-19. doi: 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2017-054070
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Blank, M.-L., & Hoek, J. (2019). Roll-your-own smokers as tobacco pouch designers. Proceedings of the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (SRNT) Annual Meeting. (pp. 34). [Abstract]
Blank, M.-L., & Hoek, J. (2019). Creating RYO-specific warnings: A qualitative exploration. Proceedings of the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (SRNT) Annual Meeting. (pp. 27-28). [Abstract]
Haggart, K., Hoek, J., & Blank, M.-L. (2019). Patterns of transition: Cigarette and ENDS use in smoking cessation attempts. Proceedings of the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (SRNT) Annual Meeting. (pp. 14-15). [Abstract]
Hoek, J., & Blank, M.-L. (2019). A longitudinal qualitative analysis of smoking to vaping transitions. Proceedings of the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (SRNT) Annual Meeting. (pp. 274). [Abstract]
Hoek, J., Blank, M.-L., & Tauai, E. (2019). Pacific young adults' relationship with smoking: A Talanoa-informed investigation. Proceedings of the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (SRNT) Annual Meeting. (pp. 259). [Abstract]
Hoek, J., O'Donnell, M., & Blank, M.-L. (2019). How do vaping practices evolve: A qualitative analysis. Proceedings of the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (SRNT) Annual Meeting. (pp. 167). [Abstract]
Hoek, J., Haggart, K., Blank, M.-L., & Marsh, L. (2019). Butting out: A qualitative analysis of responses to tobacco product waste. Proceedings of the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (SRNT) Annual Meeting. (pp. 130). [Abstract]
Hoek, J., Gendall, P., Eckert, C., Louviere, J., Blank, M.-L., & Thrasher, J. F. (2019). Smokers' and susceptible non-smokers' responses to flavour capsule variant cigarettes: An online survey. Proceedings of the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (SRNT) Annual Meeting. (pp. 29). [Abstract]
2018
Journal - Research Article
Robertson, L., Hoek, J., Blank, M.-L., Richards, R., Ling, P., Popova, L., & McMillan, L. (2018). A qualitative exploration of information-seeking by electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) users in New Zealand. BMJ Open, 8(10), e023375. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023375
Blank, M.-L., Parkin, L., Zeng, J., & Barson, D. (2018). Proton pump inhibitors and infant pneumonia/other lower respiratory tract infections: National nested case-control study. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition, 67(3), 335-340. doi: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000001984
Blank, M.-L., Wood, S., & Egan, R. (2018). Layers of engagement: Staff perceptions of spiritual care in residential aged care. Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging, 30(1), 78-98. doi: 10.1080/15528030.2017.1301844
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Hoek, J., Gendall, P., Eckert, C., Blank, M.-L., Louviere, J., & Thrasher, J. F. (2018). Marketing of smoked tobacco in a smokefree world. In J. Conduit, C. Plewa & D. Wilkie (Eds.), Proceedings of the Australian & New Zealand Marketing Academy Conference (ANZMAC): Connect, Engage, Transform. (pp. 360-363). Adelaide, Australia: University of Adelaide. [Full Paper]
Hoek, J., Gendall, P., Blank, M.-L., Robertson, L., & Marsh, L. (2018). Butting out: Strategies addressing tobacco product waste. In J. Conduit, C. Plewa & D. Wilkie (Eds.), Proceedings of the Australian & New Zealand Marketing Academy Conference (ANZMAC): Connect, Engage, Transform. (pp. 356-359). Adelaide, Australia: University of Adelaide. [Full Paper]
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Blank, M.-L., Parkin, L., Zeng, J., & Barson, D. (2018). Proton pump inhibitor use and pneumonia in infants: Is there a relationship? Proceedings of the 4th Pharmacoepidemiology Research Network Symposium. (pp. 19-20). Retrieved from https://www.otago.ac.nz/pharmacoepidemiology
Robertson, L., Hoek, J., Blank, M.-L., & Richards, R. (2018). “It didn’t fill the void”: Reasons for e-cigarette and tobacco dual use. Tobacco Induced Diseases, 16(Suppl. 1), A259. doi: 10.18332/tid/84065
Hoek, J., Robertson, L., Blank, M.-L., & Richards, R. (2018). Vaping-related stigma and dual use: A qualitative analysis. Proceedings of the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (SRNT) 24th Annual Meeting. (pp. 305-306). Retrieved from http://www.srnt.org/
Blank, M.-L., Hoek, J., George, M., Gendall, P., Conner, T., Thrul, J., … Langlotz, T. (2018). Real-time vaping recorded by a "smart" e-cigarette during smoking cessation attempts: A feasibility study. Proceedings of the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (SRNT) 24th Annual Meeting. (pp. 281). Retrieved from http://www.srnt.org/
Hoek, J., Robertson, L., Blank, M.-L., & Richards, R. (2018). Regulation of vaping spaces: A qualitative analysis of vapers' perceptions. Proceedings of the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (SRNT) 24th Annual Meeting. (pp. 147). Retrieved from http://www.srnt.org/
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Blank, M.-L. (2018, November). RYO packaging and improving cessation efficacy. Verbal presentation at the Smokefree 2025 Research Symposium, Wellington, New Zealand.
Robertson, L., Marsh, L., Hoek, J., Richards, R., Cameron, C., Blank, M.-L., Thornley, L., & Bateman, J. (2018, November). A qualitative exploration of tobacco retailers' suitability to sell electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) amid legislative change in New Zealand. Verbal presentation at the Smokefree 2025 Research Symposium, Wellington, New Zealand.
2017
Journal - Research Article
Parkin, L., Sharples, K. J., Barson, D. J., & Blank, M.-L. (2017). Simvastatin dose and acute kidney injury without concurrent serious muscle injury: A nationwide nested case-control study. PLoS ONE, 12(7), e0182066. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0182066
Blank, M.-L., & Parkin, L. (2017). National study of off-label proton pump inhibitor use among New Zealand infants in the first year of life (2005-2012). Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition, 65(2), 179-184. doi: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000001596
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Hoek, J., & Blank, M.-L. (2017). Smokefree pregnancy interventions and non-smoking identities. In L. Robinson, L. Brennan & M. Reid (Eds.), Proceedings of the Australian & New Zealand Marketing Academy (ANZMAC) Conference: Marketing for Impact. (pp. 769). Melbourne, Australia: RMIT University. [Abstract]
Blank, M.-L., Hoek, J., George, M., Gendall, P., Conner, T., Thrul, J., … Langlotz, T. (2017). Smart technology: Insights into smoking and “vaping”. In L. Robinson, L. Brennan & M. Reid (Eds.), Proceedings of the Australian & New Zealand Marketing Academy Conference (ANZMAC): Marketing for Impact. (pp. 208). Melbourne, Australia: RMIT University. [Abstract]
Hoek, J., McMillan, L., Robertson, L., Latu, A., Blank, M. L., & Richards, R. (2017). Information seeking by ends users: A qualitative analysis. Proceedings of the 23rd Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco (SRNT) Annual Meeting. (pp. 29). Retrieved from http://www.srnt.org/
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Robertson, L., Hoek, J., McMillan, L., Blank, M.-L., & Richards, R. (2017, October). Information-seeking by ENDS users: What do they look for and what do they find? Verbal presentation at the Oceania Tobacco Control Conference, Hobart, Australia.
Blank, M.-L. (2017, November). An exploration of transitions from smoking to vaping using a “smart” electronic nicotine delivery system. Verbal presentation at the Smokefree 2025 Research Symposium, Auckland, New Zealand.
Robertson, L., Hoek, J., Blank, M.-L., & Richards, R. (2017, October). “It didn’t fill the void”: Reasons for e-cigarette and tobacco dual use. Verbal presentation at the Oceania Tobacco Control Conference, Hobart, Australia.
Blank, M.-L. (2017, October). Changing identities: How do smokers become vapers? Verbal presentation at the Oceania Tobacco Control Conference, Hobart, Australia.
Blank, M.-L. (2017, October). “Smart” e-cigarettes and smartphones: Real-time data collection among smokers attempting to
quit using an e-cigarette. Verbal presentation at the Oceania Tobacco Control Conference, Hobart, Australia.
Blank, M.-L. (2017, November). Key findings from the smart e-cigarette study. Verbal presentation at the Achieving a Smokefree Aotearoa by 2025 Seminar, Christchurch, New Zealand.
2016
Journal - Research Article
Blank, M.-L., Connor, J., Gray, A., & Tustin, K. (2016). Alcohol use, mental well-being, self-esteem and general self-efficacy among final-year university students. Social Psychiatry & Psychiatric Epidemiology, 51(3), 431-441. doi: 10.1007/s00127-016-1183-x
2015
Journal - Research Article
Blank, M.-L., Connor, J., Gray, A., & Tustin, K. (2015). Screening for hazardous alcohol use among university students using individual questions from the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-Consumption. Drug & Alcohol Review, 34(5), 540-548. doi: 10.1111/dar.12272
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Blank, M.-L. (2015, November). Proton pump inhibitors and infants. Verbal presentation at the Inaugural Pharmacoepidemiology Research Network Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.
2014
Journal - Research Article
Blank, M.-L., Parkin, L., Paul, C., & Herbison, P. (2014). A nationwide nested case-control study indicates an increased risk of acute interstitial nephritis with proton pump inhibitor use. Kidney International, 86, 837-844. doi: 10.1038/ki.2014.74
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Blank, M.-L., Parkin, L., Paul, C., & Herbison, P. (2014). Proton pump inhibitors and increased risk of interstitial nephritis: A record linkage study using routinely collected data from New Zealand. Australasian Epidemiologist, 21(3), (pp. 44). [Abstract]
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Blank, M.-L., Parkin, L., Paul, C., & Herbison, P. (2014, August). Proton pump inhibitors and increased risk of interstitial nephritis: A nationwide nested case-control study using routinely collected data from New Zealand. Verbal presentation at the International Epidemiological Association's (IEA) World Congress of Epidemiology: Global Epidemiology in a Changing Environment: The Circumpolar Perspective, Anchorage, USA.
2013
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Blank, M.-L. (2013, September). Spirituality in a Dunedin rest home. Verbal presentation at the Ageing and Spirituality One-Day Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.
Blank, M.-L. (2013, October). Spirituality and aging. Verbal presentation at the Spirituality in Healthcare Evening Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Awarded Masters Degree
Blank, M.-L. (2013). Proton pump inhibitors and interstitial nephritis (MPH). University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/3947
2012
Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report
Noble-Adams, R., Egan, R., & Blank, M.-L. (2012). Evaluation of the Cancer Connect New Zealand service. Cancer Society. 94p.
