Cheyenne Downey
@cheyennedowney.bsky.social
Research Assistant in the Department of Health Psychology at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Research shows that young people who vape are more likely to start smoking cigarettes. The tobacco industry continue to target young people through various marketing strategies (e.g. brightly coloured e-cigarette packaging).
We must continue advocating for tobacco end game.
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
We must continue advocating for tobacco end game.
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
August 12, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Research shows that young people who vape are more likely to start smoking cigarettes. The tobacco industry continue to target young people through various marketing strategies (e.g. brightly coloured e-cigarette packaging).
We must continue advocating for tobacco end game.
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
We must continue advocating for tobacco end game.
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
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🤝Help shape research on quitting vaping.
We are recruiting a Public & Patient Involvement (PPI) contributor to join online meetings and provide feedback on our research. No previous research experience is needed.
📨Contact: Dr Rory Coyne at [email protected].
We are recruiting a Public & Patient Involvement (PPI) contributor to join online meetings and provide feedback on our research. No previous research experience is needed.
📨Contact: Dr Rory Coyne at [email protected].
August 12, 2026 at 1:42 PM
🤝Help shape research on quitting vaping.
We are recruiting a Public & Patient Involvement (PPI) contributor to join online meetings and provide feedback on our research. No previous research experience is needed.
📨Contact: Dr Rory Coyne at [email protected].
We are recruiting a Public & Patient Involvement (PPI) contributor to join online meetings and provide feedback on our research. No previous research experience is needed.
📨Contact: Dr Rory Coyne at [email protected].
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World Population Day 2026 🌎
Smoking remains a public health threat and is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide, with an estimated 8 million people dying annually from smoking-related illnesses; making it a population-level concern.
#tobaccoendgame #smokingcessation #research #rcsi
Smoking remains a public health threat and is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide, with an estimated 8 million people dying annually from smoking-related illnesses; making it a population-level concern.
#tobaccoendgame #smokingcessation #research #rcsi
July 11, 2026 at 12:40 PM
World Population Day 2026 🌎
Smoking remains a public health threat and is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide, with an estimated 8 million people dying annually from smoking-related illnesses; making it a population-level concern.
#tobaccoendgame #smokingcessation #research #rcsi
Smoking remains a public health threat and is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide, with an estimated 8 million people dying annually from smoking-related illnesses; making it a population-level concern.
#tobaccoendgame #smokingcessation #research #rcsi
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Did you know that cigarette butts are the most littered item on the planet?
In Ireland, cigarette butts accounts for approximately 50% of litter waste and are harmful to ecosystems, marine and wildlife. Another reason to consider quitting smoking this #worldenvironmentday!
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
In Ireland, cigarette butts accounts for approximately 50% of litter waste and are harmful to ecosystems, marine and wildlife. Another reason to consider quitting smoking this #worldenvironmentday!
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
June 5, 2026 at 7:21 AM
Did you know that cigarette butts are the most littered item on the planet?
In Ireland, cigarette butts accounts for approximately 50% of litter waste and are harmful to ecosystems, marine and wildlife. Another reason to consider quitting smoking this #worldenvironmentday!
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
In Ireland, cigarette butts accounts for approximately 50% of litter waste and are harmful to ecosystems, marine and wildlife. Another reason to consider quitting smoking this #worldenvironmentday!
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
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Today is #WorldNoTobaccoDay 2026!
This years' theme is "Unmasking the appeal - countering nicotine and tobacco addiction", which focuses on how the tobacco and nicotine industry target children and adolescents through various marketing and design strategies.
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
This years' theme is "Unmasking the appeal - countering nicotine and tobacco addiction", which focuses on how the tobacco and nicotine industry target children and adolescents through various marketing and design strategies.
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
May 31, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Today is #WorldNoTobaccoDay 2026!
This years' theme is "Unmasking the appeal - countering nicotine and tobacco addiction", which focuses on how the tobacco and nicotine industry target children and adolescents through various marketing and design strategies.
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
This years' theme is "Unmasking the appeal - countering nicotine and tobacco addiction", which focuses on how the tobacco and nicotine industry target children and adolescents through various marketing and design strategies.
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
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Reham A. Lasheen presented at the Psychology, Health and Medicine Conference on the 24th April 🙌
Presentation titled: “Perceived facilitators and barriers of a co-designed financial incentive programme for smoking cessation in Ireland.”
The preprint can be found here: osf.io/preprints/ps...
#phm
Presentation titled: “Perceived facilitators and barriers of a co-designed financial incentive programme for smoking cessation in Ireland.”
The preprint can be found here: osf.io/preprints/ps...
#phm
April 27, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Reham A. Lasheen presented at the Psychology, Health and Medicine Conference on the 24th April 🙌
Presentation titled: “Perceived facilitators and barriers of a co-designed financial incentive programme for smoking cessation in Ireland.”
The preprint can be found here: osf.io/preprints/ps...
#phm
Presentation titled: “Perceived facilitators and barriers of a co-designed financial incentive programme for smoking cessation in Ireland.”
The preprint can be found here: osf.io/preprints/ps...
#phm
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#worldhealthday2026 🌎
This years’ theme is “Together for Health. Stand with science.” Which represents the importance of research, collaboration and evidence-based healthcare to improve health outcomes globally.
This years’ theme is “Together for Health. Stand with science.” Which represents the importance of research, collaboration and evidence-based healthcare to improve health outcomes globally.
April 7, 2026 at 6:04 AM
#worldhealthday2026 🌎
This years’ theme is “Together for Health. Stand with science.” Which represents the importance of research, collaboration and evidence-based healthcare to improve health outcomes globally.
This years’ theme is “Together for Health. Stand with science.” Which represents the importance of research, collaboration and evidence-based healthcare to improve health outcomes globally.
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The Health and Safety authority reported that the number of people in Ireland diagnosed with TB is relatively low (approximately over 400 cases annually). Stopping smoking, however, can significantly reduce chances of infection and improve overall lung health.
#worldtuberculosisday #stopsmoking
#worldtuberculosisday #stopsmoking
March 24, 2026 at 1:44 PM
The Health and Safety authority reported that the number of people in Ireland diagnosed with TB is relatively low (approximately over 400 cases annually). Stopping smoking, however, can significantly reduce chances of infection and improve overall lung health.
#worldtuberculosisday #stopsmoking
#worldtuberculosisday #stopsmoking
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March is often recognised as No Smoking Month, particularly in Northern Ireland, with many health agencies campaigning to encourage people to stop smoking 🚭
With spring in full bloom, March is a great month to start your quit journey! 🙌
#nosmokingmonth #quitsmoking #Ireland
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
With spring in full bloom, March is a great month to start your quit journey! 🙌
#nosmokingmonth #quitsmoking #Ireland
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
March 19, 2026 at 5:13 PM
March is often recognised as No Smoking Month, particularly in Northern Ireland, with many health agencies campaigning to encourage people to stop smoking 🚭
With spring in full bloom, March is a great month to start your quit journey! 🙌
#nosmokingmonth #quitsmoking #Ireland
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
With spring in full bloom, March is a great month to start your quit journey! 🙌
#nosmokingmonth #quitsmoking #Ireland
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all our followers, collaborators and community members ☘️
As an Irish-based study, we appreciate our partnerships with both national and international stakeholders 🇮🇪🇺🇸🇬🇧
Go n-éiri an t-ádh na nGael leat! ☘️
#financialincentives #smokingcessation #research #Ireland
As an Irish-based study, we appreciate our partnerships with both national and international stakeholders 🇮🇪🇺🇸🇬🇧
Go n-éiri an t-ádh na nGael leat! ☘️
#financialincentives #smokingcessation #research #Ireland
March 17, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all our followers, collaborators and community members ☘️
As an Irish-based study, we appreciate our partnerships with both national and international stakeholders 🇮🇪🇺🇸🇬🇧
Go n-éiri an t-ádh na nGael leat! ☘️
#financialincentives #smokingcessation #research #Ireland
As an Irish-based study, we appreciate our partnerships with both national and international stakeholders 🇮🇪🇺🇸🇬🇧
Go n-éiri an t-ádh na nGael leat! ☘️
#financialincentives #smokingcessation #research #Ireland
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World Kidney Day 2026
Smoking reduces renal function by reducing blood flow to the kidneys, but it also increases the risk of developing chronic kidney disease and kidney cancer. Quitting smoking is vital for good kidney health 🚭
#worldkidneyday #stopsmoking #kidneyhealth #RCSI
Smoking reduces renal function by reducing blood flow to the kidneys, but it also increases the risk of developing chronic kidney disease and kidney cancer. Quitting smoking is vital for good kidney health 🚭
#worldkidneyday #stopsmoking #kidneyhealth #RCSI
March 12, 2026 at 2:49 PM
World Kidney Day 2026
Smoking reduces renal function by reducing blood flow to the kidneys, but it also increases the risk of developing chronic kidney disease and kidney cancer. Quitting smoking is vital for good kidney health 🚭
#worldkidneyday #stopsmoking #kidneyhealth #RCSI
Smoking reduces renal function by reducing blood flow to the kidneys, but it also increases the risk of developing chronic kidney disease and kidney cancer. Quitting smoking is vital for good kidney health 🚭
#worldkidneyday #stopsmoking #kidneyhealth #RCSI
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Happy International Women’s Day! 💜
We believe everyone should be able to access supports to quit smoking, including women 🚭🙋♀️
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
@cheyennedowney.bsky.social
@rehamalasheen.bsky.social
#internationalwomensday #stopsmoking #services #research #ireland
We believe everyone should be able to access supports to quit smoking, including women 🚭🙋♀️
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
@cheyennedowney.bsky.social
@rehamalasheen.bsky.social
#internationalwomensday #stopsmoking #services #research #ireland
March 8, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Happy International Women’s Day! 💜
We believe everyone should be able to access supports to quit smoking, including women 🚭🙋♀️
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
@cheyennedowney.bsky.social
@rehamalasheen.bsky.social
#internationalwomensday #stopsmoking #services #research #ireland
We believe everyone should be able to access supports to quit smoking, including women 🚭🙋♀️
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
@cheyennedowney.bsky.social
@rehamalasheen.bsky.social
#internationalwomensday #stopsmoking #services #research #ireland
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Researchers from @rcsipophealth.bsky.social showcased their work at @rcsi.bsky.social's annual Research Day 2026. The event showcases the breadth of research underway across the university and provides an opportunity for researchers to share new findings and connect with colleagues.
March 4, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Researchers from @rcsipophealth.bsky.social showcased their work at @rcsi.bsky.social's annual Research Day 2026. The event showcases the breadth of research underway across the university and provides an opportunity for researchers to share new findings and connect with colleagues.
Reposted by Cheyenne Downey
Take our quick anonymous survey and help shape better quitting support and future health programmes. Your experience and opinion can make a real difference — do it today.
🔗 Link to the survey: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/vapequit/
🔗 Link to the survey: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/vapequit/
March 2, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Take our quick anonymous survey and help shape better quitting support and future health programmes. Your experience and opinion can make a real difference — do it today.
🔗 Link to the survey: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/vapequit/
🔗 Link to the survey: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/vapequit/
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Rare Disease Day 2026:
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency(AATD), a rare & underdiagnosed genetic condition, places those affected at risk of developing lung disease if they smoke. We support the continued efforts to integrate rare disease services into the Irish healthcare system.
#rarediseaseday2026
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency(AATD), a rare & underdiagnosed genetic condition, places those affected at risk of developing lung disease if they smoke. We support the continued efforts to integrate rare disease services into the Irish healthcare system.
#rarediseaseday2026
February 28, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Rare Disease Day 2026:
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency(AATD), a rare & underdiagnosed genetic condition, places those affected at risk of developing lung disease if they smoke. We support the continued efforts to integrate rare disease services into the Irish healthcare system.
#rarediseaseday2026
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency(AATD), a rare & underdiagnosed genetic condition, places those affected at risk of developing lung disease if they smoke. We support the continued efforts to integrate rare disease services into the Irish healthcare system.
#rarediseaseday2026
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Well done to Dr @rehamalasheen.bsky.social for her presentation at the SPHeRE Network 12th Annual Conference today! 👏
Reham did a great job at reporting findings from our systematic review on facilitators & barriers to implementing financial incentive interventions for health behaviour change!
Reham did a great job at reporting findings from our systematic review on facilitators & barriers to implementing financial incentive interventions for health behaviour change!
February 19, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Well done to Dr @rehamalasheen.bsky.social for her presentation at the SPHeRE Network 12th Annual Conference today! 👏
Reham did a great job at reporting findings from our systematic review on facilitators & barriers to implementing financial incentive interventions for health behaviour change!
Reham did a great job at reporting findings from our systematic review on facilitators & barriers to implementing financial incentive interventions for health behaviour change!
Reposted by Cheyenne Downey
Best of luck to our very own, @rehamalasheen.bsky.social who is presenting at the SPHeRE Network Annual Conference 2026 today at @rcsi.bsky.social 🙌
#sphereconference2026 #financial #incentives #research #ireland
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
@cheyennedowney.bsky.social
#sphereconference2026 #financial #incentives #research #ireland
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
@cheyennedowney.bsky.social
February 19, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Best of luck to our very own, @rehamalasheen.bsky.social who is presenting at the SPHeRE Network Annual Conference 2026 today at @rcsi.bsky.social 🙌
#sphereconference2026 #financial #incentives #research #ireland
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
@cheyennedowney.bsky.social
#sphereconference2026 #financial #incentives #research #ireland
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
@cheyennedowney.bsky.social
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Ireland faces a critical moment in the fight against harm caused by tobacco; the leading cause of preventable disease & death, claiming 100 lives per week.
The @rcpi.bsky.social Clinical Advisory Group on Smoking & E-Cigarettes has launched a position paper to end this harm:
rcpi.ie/tobaccofreef...
The @rcpi.bsky.social Clinical Advisory Group on Smoking & E-Cigarettes has launched a position paper to end this harm:
rcpi.ie/tobaccofreef...
February 18, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Ireland faces a critical moment in the fight against harm caused by tobacco; the leading cause of preventable disease & death, claiming 100 lives per week.
The @rcpi.bsky.social Clinical Advisory Group on Smoking & E-Cigarettes has launched a position paper to end this harm:
rcpi.ie/tobaccofreef...
The @rcpi.bsky.social Clinical Advisory Group on Smoking & E-Cigarettes has launched a position paper to end this harm:
rcpi.ie/tobaccofreef...
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Dr Paul Kavanagh featured on RTE Radio 1 to discuss a tobacco free future. He highlighted that smoking rates in Ireland are still a concern and it is healthcare professionals who are “picking up the pieces everyday” as a result of tobacco-related harm 🚭
Listen here:
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
Listen here:
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
100 deaths every week from tobacco products - report
Dr Paul Kavanagh, Chair of the RCPI Clinical Advisory Group on Smoking and E-Cigarettes, outlines the findings of a new report on reducing the harm of tobacco products.
www.rte.ie
February 18, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Dr Paul Kavanagh featured on RTE Radio 1 to discuss a tobacco free future. He highlighted that smoking rates in Ireland are still a concern and it is healthcare professionals who are “picking up the pieces everyday” as a result of tobacco-related harm 🚭
Listen here:
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
Listen here:
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
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Today is National No Smoking Day! 🚭
Our HSE colleagues (@hselive.bsky.social) are promoting this day and have many free supports available to help you stop smoking today and everyday.
#nationalnosmokingday #ireland
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
@rehamalasheen.bsky.social
@cheyennedowney.bsky.social
Our HSE colleagues (@hselive.bsky.social) are promoting this day and have many free supports available to help you stop smoking today and everyday.
#nationalnosmokingday #ireland
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
@rehamalasheen.bsky.social
@cheyennedowney.bsky.social
February 18, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Today is National No Smoking Day! 🚭
Our HSE colleagues (@hselive.bsky.social) are promoting this day and have many free supports available to help you stop smoking today and everyday.
#nationalnosmokingday #ireland
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
@rehamalasheen.bsky.social
@cheyennedowney.bsky.social
Our HSE colleagues (@hselive.bsky.social) are promoting this day and have many free supports available to help you stop smoking today and everyday.
#nationalnosmokingday #ireland
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
@rehamalasheen.bsky.social
@cheyennedowney.bsky.social
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As Valentine’s Day is approaching, it’s important to remember that avoiding or stopping smoking is necessary for good heart health! 🫀
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
@rehamalasheen.bsky.social
@cheyennedowney.bsky.social
#stopsmoking #research #quit #ireland #financial #incentives
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
@rehamalasheen.bsky.social
@cheyennedowney.bsky.social
#stopsmoking #research #quit #ireland #financial #incentives
February 12, 2026 at 8:55 AM
As Valentine’s Day is approaching, it’s important to remember that avoiding or stopping smoking is necessary for good heart health! 🫀
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
@rehamalasheen.bsky.social
@cheyennedowney.bsky.social
#stopsmoking #research #quit #ireland #financial #incentives
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
@rehamalasheen.bsky.social
@cheyennedowney.bsky.social
#stopsmoking #research #quit #ireland #financial #incentives
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🚩 A new year is a good moment to reflect on how we design effective cessation services.
We’re running an online survey to understand public attitudes towards using financial incentives (e.g. vouchers) as part of cessation support. We’d really value your perspective.
👉 Link: lnkd.in/g3pK5rc2
We’re running an online survey to understand public attitudes towards using financial incentives (e.g. vouchers) as part of cessation support. We’d really value your perspective.
👉 Link: lnkd.in/g3pK5rc2
February 2, 2026 at 1:29 PM
🚩 A new year is a good moment to reflect on how we design effective cessation services.
We’re running an online survey to understand public attitudes towards using financial incentives (e.g. vouchers) as part of cessation support. We’d really value your perspective.
👉 Link: lnkd.in/g3pK5rc2
We’re running an online survey to understand public attitudes towards using financial incentives (e.g. vouchers) as part of cessation support. We’d really value your perspective.
👉 Link: lnkd.in/g3pK5rc2
Reposted by Cheyenne Downey
The @vape-research.bsky.social want to identify preferences for financial rewards to help people quit smoking and vaping.
Complete the survey here to have your voice heard: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/vapequit/ 💻
#vaping #cessation #nicotine #ireland #research
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
Complete the survey here to have your voice heard: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/vapequit/ 💻
#vaping #cessation #nicotine #ireland #research
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 1:31 PM
The @vape-research.bsky.social want to identify preferences for financial rewards to help people quit smoking and vaping.
Complete the survey here to have your voice heard: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/vapequit/ 💻
#vaping #cessation #nicotine #ireland #research
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
Complete the survey here to have your voice heard: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/vapequit/ 💻
#vaping #cessation #nicotine #ireland #research
@fdoyle4.bsky.social
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What do people in Ireland think about using vouchers to support quitting smoking or vaping? We’re running a short online survey to understand public views on adding financial incentives to QUIT service.
🕒 Takes about 10-min
🔒 Anonymous, no right or wrong answers
👉 www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/vapequit/
🕒 Takes about 10-min
🔒 Anonymous, no right or wrong answers
👉 www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/vapequit/
January 27, 2026 at 1:44 PM
What do people in Ireland think about using vouchers to support quitting smoking or vaping? We’re running a short online survey to understand public views on adding financial incentives to QUIT service.
🕒 Takes about 10-min
🔒 Anonymous, no right or wrong answers
👉 www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/vapequit/
🕒 Takes about 10-min
🔒 Anonymous, no right or wrong answers
👉 www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/vapequit/
Reposted by Cheyenne Downey
Last week, we said Slán/Dag to Linda van der Spek, who supported us these past few months 👋
Together, we produced/drafted a commentary, highlighting similarities & differences in smoking cessation policies/services in Ireland & the Netherlands 🇮🇪🇳🇱
Go raibh míle maith agat / Dank je wel, Linda! 👏
Together, we produced/drafted a commentary, highlighting similarities & differences in smoking cessation policies/services in Ireland & the Netherlands 🇮🇪🇳🇱
Go raibh míle maith agat / Dank je wel, Linda! 👏
January 26, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Last week, we said Slán/Dag to Linda van der Spek, who supported us these past few months 👋
Together, we produced/drafted a commentary, highlighting similarities & differences in smoking cessation policies/services in Ireland & the Netherlands 🇮🇪🇳🇱
Go raibh míle maith agat / Dank je wel, Linda! 👏
Together, we produced/drafted a commentary, highlighting similarities & differences in smoking cessation policies/services in Ireland & the Netherlands 🇮🇪🇳🇱
Go raibh míle maith agat / Dank je wel, Linda! 👏