Assisting young people aged 12–25 years to cease e-cigarette use in general practice

Wilson, Hester; Zwar, Nicholas

doi:10.31128/ajgp-11-23-7021

Aust J Gen Pract

2024

DOI: 10.31128/ajgp-11-23-7021

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Assisting young people aged 12–25 years to cease e-cigarette use in general practice

Hester Wilson,

Nicholas Zwar

Abstract: BackgroundIncreasing numbers of young people (adolescents aged 12-17 years and young adults aged 18-25 years) are using e-cigarettes. Although the extent of the health effects is currently unknown, young people are at risk of developing nicotine dependence and, as a result, find it difficult to cease use of e-cigarettes. They might seek help from their general practitioner (GP) to do so.

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Need Frustration and E-Cigarette Use and Dependence Among College Students: The Mediating Role of Ruminative Thinking

Folivi,

Petrey,

Bravo

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Substance Use & Misuse

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Need Frustration and E-Cigarette Use and Dependence Among College Students: The Mediating Role of Ruminative Thinking

Folivi,

Petrey,

Bravo

et al. 2024

Substance Use & Misuse

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E-cigarette Quit Attempts in Emerging Adults: Motivations for Attempts and Predictors of Cessation Barriers

Holt,

Petrey,

Bravo

et al. 2024

Nicotine and Tobacco Research

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Introduction Although young adults use electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) more often than any other demographic group, most are interested in cessation; however, little is known about their cessation experiences. The present study examined characteristics associated with quit attempts, reasons for quitting and resources utilized, and psychological symptoms [i.e., depression, anxiety, anxiety sensitivity, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)] associated with cessation barriers. Method College-attending adults from six U.S. institutions who endorsed lifetime ENDS use (N=2007; 75% female) completed a one-hour online survey between Fall 2022-Spring 2023. Results More than half of participants (53%) made a cessation attempt; of those participants, more than half (53%) made multiple attempts. Male sex; college region; earlier ENDS initiation; higher ENDS dependence; disposable or pod device use; and past 30-day combustible use were associated with cessation attempts. Health concerns motivated many quit attempts (44%), although participants identified a range of reasons that converged with prior research. Unassisted cessation methods were most common [e.g., cold turkey (68%), willpower (53%)]. Although utilized far less often, replacing vaping with another activity, support from family/friends, nicotine replacement, and prescription cessation medications were perceived to be helpful. Anxiety sensitivity and ADHD symptoms were associated with more barriers to cessation, particularly with affect management and withdrawal. Conclusions ENDS quit attempts are common among young adults, particularly males and those with higher dependence, but largely are unassisted. Encouraging the use of multiple interventions and tailoring interventions to those with psychological vulnerabilities are critical next steps to improving young adults’ success with ENDS cessation. Implications Young adults are motivated to quit ENDS for a wide range of intra- and interpersonal reasons. However, their limited uptake of ENDS cessation resources suggests an opportunity to better publicize and increase access to these resources, particularly to digital resources, nicotine replacement therapy, and prescription cessation medications. To be maximally effective, cessation interventions should be multipronged and address the unique challenges faced by individuals with greater anxiety sensitivity and ADHD symptoms, prominent issues in this developmental stage.

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An Exploration of the Barriers and Facilitators Shaping Vaping Cessation Among Australian Young Adults

Rahman,

Sebar,

Sofija

2024

Youth

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This study of 18–24-year-old young adults (YAs) in Australia who use, or used to use, nicotine vape products (NVPs) sought to explore their experiences when attempting to quit vaping to understand the barriers and identify facilitators of cessation. We analysed data from a survey (n = 532) of 422 YAs who vape and 110 YAs who used to vape, as well as interactive workshops (n = 12) and semi-structured interviews (n = 3), which included 7 YAs using and 8 no longer using NVPs. Social Cognitive Theory informed the data collection, with open-ended questions exploring how personal, environmental and behavioural factors shaped vaping cessation. Qualitative analyses revealed 11 themes shaping vaping cessation, including the normalisation of vaping, easy access and a desire to fit in. Vaping cessation was complicated by using NVPs to manage symptoms of mental ill-health. Additionally, former vapers reported using combustibles to replace vaping, highlighting the risk of health impacts from smoking. Potential support sources included friends and general practitioners, or family doctors. Support service development must consider de-normalising vaping, addressing underlying mental health issues and providing effective campaigns around the health risks of vaping and smoking. The findings highlight the need to invest in vaping cessation, and they can inform the design of vaping cessation programs to better support those trying to quit and ensure the success of their quit attempts.

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Assisting young people aged 12–25 years to cease e-cigarette use in general practice

Cited by 3 publications

References 28 publications

Need Frustration and E-Cigarette Use and Dependence Among College Students: The Mediating Role of Ruminative Thinking

Need Frustration and E-Cigarette Use and Dependence Among College Students: The Mediating Role of Ruminative Thinking

E-cigarette Quit Attempts in Emerging Adults: Motivations for Attempts and Predictors of Cessation Barriers

An Exploration of the Barriers and Facilitators Shaping Vaping Cessation Among Australian Young Adults

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