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There is limited data available specific to young adult tobacco use in Rhode Island. This study examines whether young adult cigarette and e-cigarette use varies by sociodemographics, mental health, and use of other substances.This cross-sectional web-based survey was administered during the COVID-19 pandemic, from May to October 2020.A total of 12.9% of young adults reported current cigarette or e-cigarette use. Young adults who currently used cigarettes or e-cigarettes were more likely to be white, non-Hispanic, younger, and have depressive symptoms, a depression diagnosis, suicide ideation, engage in harmful drinking, alcohol dependence, current marijuana use, and frequent marijuana use.To address the needs of disproportionately affected young adults, steps must be taken to integrate comprehensive, barrier-free, widely promoted coverage of tobacco cessation treatment in all behavioral healthcare settings. |
