The Social Norms and Beliefs of Teenage Male Electronic Cigarette Use

Peters, Ronald J.; Meshack, Angela; Lin, Mi Ting; Hill, Mandy J.; Abughosh, Susan

doi:10.1080/15332640.2013.819310

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“…35 This study adds to the literature on prevalence among youth and young adults, 10 20 25 36 by examining the ways in which young adults are taking up e-cigarettes-including their beliefs, opinions and practices related to the devices. 30 37 38 Our work confirms the study by Choi et al with young adults in Minnesota, reaffirming attraction to flavoured products and the perception that e-cigarettes may be 'healthier'. Our data were collected approximately 2 years after Choi et al, which may provide additional insight within the context of rapidly increasing product availability and e-cigarette radio, television and internet advertisements.…”

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One of several ‘toys’ for smoking: young adult experiences with electronic cigarettes in New York City: Table 1

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2015

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Objective This qualitative research explores the use of electronic cigarettes and other similar ‘vapor’ delivery devices among young adults in New York City. Methods We employed 17 focus groups followed by 12 semistructured interviews to understand the beliefs, opinions and practices related to the use of electronic cigarettes among young adult smokers (N=87). Results Participants were mainly daily (52%) and non-daily (41%) smokers. While experimentation with electronic cigarette devices was frequently reported, participants related an overall lack of information about the devices and what they did know often reflected messages in e-cigarette marketing campaigns. Participants also used their own bodily sensations as a way to gauge potential risks and benefits of the products. Finally, young adults, steeped in a culture of personal technologies, perceived e-cigarettes as one more ‘toy’ among other technologies integrated into their everyday lives. Discussion E-cigarettes were also frequently used with other tobacco products, including conventional cigarettes. Our research indicates that public health campaigns may be needed to counter current industry marketing and inform the public that electronic cigarettes are currently unregulated, understudied and contain toxicants and carcinogens.

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One of several ‘toys’ for smoking: young adult experiences with electronic cigarettes in New York City: Table 1

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2015

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“…To investigate the beliefs and perceived social norms of e-cigarette use, Peters et al 22 African-American and Hispanic-American boys aged 15-17 years attending an alternative Texas xiii high school in the fall of 2012. The reasons for e-cigarette use in youth based on the participant responses were 'expeditious consumption and concealment' (n=19, 40%), 'high social approval' (n=12, 26%), 'healthier than cigarettes' (n=9, 19%) and 'odourless' (n=7, 15%).…”

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The impact of electronic cigarettes on the paediatric population

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2014

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ObjectiveTo review the impact of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) on children.MethodsFive electronic databases were searched through 31 December 2013. Studies in English that included data for children younger than 18 years of age were included. In addition, relevant data from articles identified during searches of the e-cigarette literature, relevant state survey data and paediatric voluntary adverse event reports submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) were reviewed and included.ResultsUse of e-cigarettes by youth is increasing and is not limited to traditional cigarette smokers. Data regarding the reasons for youth e-cigarette initiation and ongoing use are limited. The effects of e-cigarette marketing and the availability of flavoured e-liquids on youth use are unknown. The abuse liability of e-cigarettes in youth is also not known. Unintentional exposures to e-cigarettes and e-liquids have been reported in children. The number of e-cigarette-related reports received by poison centres is increasing. No data are available on secondhand and thirdhand e-cigarette aerosol exposures in children.ConclusionsData on the impact of e-cigarettes on children are extremely limited. The available data indicate that youth awareness is high and use is increasing rapidly. The extent to which e-cigarette use in youth will result in nicotine dependence and subsequent use of other tobacco products is unknown. e-cigarettes present risks of unintentional nicotine exposure and are potential choking hazards. A greater understanding of the impact of e-cigarettes on children is needed and will be important in the evaluation of the effects of these products on the public health.

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“…9 Adolescent males reported using e-cigarettes because they were discreet and efficient, more readily accessible, and perceived to be healthier than conventional cigarettes. 10 Adolescents also frequently used e-cigarettes as Advance Access publication Auguest 30, 2014 smoking cessation devices; however, those who used e-cigarettes in quit attempts were less likely to quit smoking than those who did not. 11 Adult e-cigarette research also may inform studies of adolescents.…”

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confidence: 99%