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E-cigarette-related beliefs, behaviors, and policy support among young people in China
INTRODUCTION: China has recently introduced a range of e-cigarette control policies with a focus on addressing an increase in youth vaping. This study aimed to investigate a wide range of e-cigarette-related attitudes and behaviors in a national sample of Chinese adolescents and young adults to obta...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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European Publishing on behalf of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Diseases (ISPTID)
2023
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9869085/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36741540 http://dx.doi.org/10.18332/tid/156836 |
Sumario: | INTRODUCTION: China has recently introduced a range of e-cigarette control policies with a focus on addressing an increase in youth vaping. This study aimed to investigate a wide range of e-cigarette-related attitudes and behaviors in a national sample of Chinese adolescents and young adults to obtain insights into their exposure to, experiences with, and attitudes to e-cigarettes on the cusp of new regulations coming into force. METHODS: An online survey was administered to a sample of 1062 adolescents and young adults (aged 15–30 years) in China in November–December 2021. Quotas were applied to achieve an approximately equal gender split, representation across age sub-groups (15–17, 18–20, 21–23, 24–26, and 27–30 years), and approximately two-thirds representing low- and middle-income groups. Adjusted odds ratios (AORs) were also calculated. RESULTS: Just under half (47%) reported no knowledge of e-cigarettes and/or vaping. One in five reported ever using e-cigarettes (‘even once or twice’), 8% reported being current users, and 3% reported being daily users. Around twothirds of those who had heard of e-cigarettes/vaping had friends who vaped and had seen e-cigarette advertising. Fruit flavors were most popular, and the most frequently nominated reasons for vaping were to cut down on cigarette smoking and because a friend used them. The factors positively associated with ever use of e-cigarettes were current tobacco smoking (AOR=68.26) or previous tobacco smoking (AOR=39.15) and having friends who vape (AOR=1.76). Perceptions of addictiveness were negatively associated with ever use (AOR=0.47). Strong support was evident for most assessed e-cigarette control policies. CONCLUSIONS: The results indicate that young people in China have been able to access and use e-cigarettes, although rates of regular use are low. Generally, high levels of expressed support for a range of e-cigarette control policies among members of this age group suggest the new regulatory environment is consistent with their policy preferences. |
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