An Analysis of Associations Between Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Users.
| Autor: | Tamulevicius N; Department of Health Science and Human Performance, The University of Tampa, Tampa, Florida. NTamulevicius@ut.edu., Martinasek MP; Department of Health Science and Human Performance, The University of Tampa, Tampa, Florida., Moss SJ; Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation Research Focus Area, Faculty of Health Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa., Pfeffer I; Department of Pedagogy, Medical School Hamburg, University of Applied Sciences and Medical University, Hamburg, Germany., Gibson-Young LM; Auburn University School of Nursing, Auburn, Alabama., Yahaya M; Department of Public Health and Recreation Professions, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Respiratory care [Respir Care] 2020 Mar; Vol. 65 (3), pp. 355-361. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Nov 12. |
| DOI: | 10.4187/respcare.07172 |
| Abstrakt: | Background: Electronic nicotine-delivery systems have been increasing in prevalence among young adults. Although these devices are marketed to aid in quit smoking, young adults who do not smoke traditional cigarettes are using these devices. This study explored associations between individuals' quit type (ie, no plans to quit, plans to quit, or quit > 6 months ago) and perceived health status, perception of harm compared to cigarettes, perception of secondhand vapor harm, and reasons for first use. Methods: We utilized a cross-sectional study design using a 33-item electronic survey questionnaire. The total sample size was 2,792. Out of these the ENDS users were 1,217. The survey was distributed to university students in 5 areas in 3 countries: the United States (ie, Florida, Alabama, and Illinois), Germany (ie, Hamburg) and South Africa (ie, Potchefstroom). Results: Quantitative data analysis indicated that, regardless of quit status, there was a general lack of knowledge regarding secondhand vapor effects. Additionally, young adults are utilizing these products primarily due to peer influence and stress relief. Harm perception may factor into quit attempts using electronic nicotine-delivery systems. Conclusions: Education provided by respiratory therapists (and to respiratory therapy students) would be valuable as they inform patients and communities of the scholarly literature on vaping devices. Competing Interests: The authors have disclosed no conflicts of interest. (Copyright © 2020 by Daedalus Enterprises.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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