Predictors of e-cigarette initiation and use among middle school youth in a low-income predominantly Hispanic community

Gaddy, M. Yvonne; Vasquez, Denise; Brown, Louis D.

doi:10.3389/fpubh.2022.883362

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“…The results reflect the potential impact of exposure to e-cigarette marketing on susceptibility to future vaping among Black adolescents. These findings echo recent research regarding the impact of exposure to e-cigarette marketing on susceptibility to future vaping among adolescents [9,27,[32][33][34]. However, the results differed for the Latino adolescent group, where exposure to e-cigarette marketing was not significantly associated with susceptibility to future vaping.…”

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Exposure to E-Cigarette Marketing and Susceptibility to Future Vaping among Black and Latino Adolescents in the United States

Hernández-Torres,

Wang,

Orfin

et al. 2024

Children

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Evidence suggests an association between exposure to electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) marketing and e-cigarette use (vaping) among adolescents. However, there is limited evidence on exposure to e-cigarette marketing and susceptibility to future vaping, especially among Black and Latino adolescents. This study aimed to examine associations between exposure to e-cigarette marketing and susceptibility to future vaping among Black and Latino adolescents in the United States (US). Participants (N = 362; equal representation between Black and Latino adolescents) completed a baseline assessment (available in English and Spanish) including sociodemographic characteristics (e.g., racial/ethnic group, age, gender, sexual orientation, etc.), exposure to e-cigarette marketing, and susceptibility to future vaping. Exposure to e-cigarette marketing was recoded and organized into two categories (high exposure = 2 to 3; low exposure = 0 to 1). Cochran–Mantel–Haenszel tests were used to evaluate the association between exposure to e-cigarette marketing and susceptibility to future vaping, stratified by racial/ethnic group. Multiple logistic regressions assessed the association between exposure to e-cigarette marketing and susceptibility to future vaping, controlling for gender, sexual orientation, grade, and academic performance within each racial/ethnic group. Black adolescents reported significantly higher frequencies of exposure to e-cigarette marketing (p = 0.005). A significant interaction was found between exposure to e-cigarette marketing and racial/ethnic group (X2 (1) = 6.294, p = 0.012). Among Black adolescents, high exposure to e-cigarette marketing (vs. low exposure) was associated with a higher probability of susceptibility to future vaping (OR: 2.399, 95% CI 1.147–5.021, p = 0.020). For Latino adolescents, exposure to e-cigarette marketing was not associated with susceptibility to future vaping (OR: 0.503, 95% CI 0.245–1.03, p = 0.062). Future studies should evaluate how and where adolescents are exposed to e-cigarette marketing. Prevention efforts must include the implementation of effective counter-marketing campaigns and the reduction of exposure to e-cigarette marketing among Black and Latino adolescents.

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Exposure to E-Cigarette Marketing and Susceptibility to Future Vaping among Black and Latino Adolescents in the United States

Hernández-Torres,

Wang,

Orfin

et al. 2024

Children

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“…Regarding the sociodemographic variables (Table 1), the adolescents who had experimented with ECs were older (15 [14-15] years old) than those who had not tried ECs (14 [13][14][15] years old) (p < 0.001). Those who had experimented were mostly female (98 (58.8%) females and 68 (41.2%) males, p = 0.045).…”

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“…Although consumption in the family environment and within the social environment favors initiation [ 13 , 28 ], the results obtained show that only vaping within the group of the five best friends and receiving consumption offers were associated with experimentation. These results are in line with other research findings that suggest that having a social environment where the consumption of electronic cigarettes is supported has positive effects both on initial use [ 40 ] and on subsequent consumption [ 41 ].…”

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“…Among socioenvironmental factors, consumption in the family environment and among friends and colleagues has been related to experimentation and subsequent use [ 11 , 12 , 13 ] and to two misperceptions, i.e., that EC use represents a lower risk to health and is more socially accepted than traditional cigarettes [ 12 ]. With respect to intrapersonal factors, a greater lack of premeditation and higher levels of negative urgency or the tendency to act under conditions of negative affect have been linked to vaping [ 14 ].…”

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Susceptibility to Electronic Cigarette and Consumption Patterns in Adolescents

Santano-Mogena,

Rico-Martín,

Franco-Antonio

et al. 2024

Nursing Reports

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The use of electronic cigarettes (ECs) is a major problem globally. Susceptibility and curiosity are important factors that develop prior to the onset of substance use, such as ECs, and are therefore considered as predictors. Both factors are used to obtain an extended index of susceptibility (ESIe-c), which allows the identification of adolescents who are at risk of starting to use these devices. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of EC consumption and to assess the association of possible predictors with susceptibility to use and experimentation with ECs among adolescents. A cross-sectional study was carried out in 377 adolescents (53.0% female). Participants were compared according to their experimentation with ECs. A total of 45.9% had already used electronic cigarettes, and 20.8% were current users. Among those who had not tried electronic cigarettes, 43.3% had a medium-high susceptibility to EC initiation. Consumption among close friends, receiving offers of consumption and alcohol consumption were associated with initiation. There was an inverse association between a medium susceptibility index electronic cigarette score and the consumption of cigarettes and positive affect; on the other hand, the lack of premeditation was associated with a higher susceptibility index score. Intrapersonal factors and social factors seem to influence the ESIe-c and onset of EC use, respectively. The main conclusion in this study is that susceptibility is influenced by intrapersonal factors such as affectivity and impulsivity through the lack of premeditation, and by social factors such as EC consumption by best friends.

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Adolescent Perspectives on Their E-Cigarette Initiation Experiences

Guerra Castillo,

Hoeft,

Couch

et al. 2024

Am J Health Promot

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Purpose To examine adolescents’ perspectives regarding external and internal influences of the e-cigarette initiation process. Design Semi-structured, in-depth qualitative interviews. Setting California, remote videoconference. Participants Adolescents ages 13-17 who currently or previously used e-cigarettes (n = 47). Method Interviews occurred from May 2020-February 2021. Two researchers coded transcripts based on a codebook developed inductively. Coded excerpts were reviewed to identify encompassing themes related to adolescent e-cigarette initiation. Results Adolescents were often near e-cigarette use by peers, family members, and others, creating ample opportunities to try e-cigarettes in response to curiosity, peer pressure, and desires to cope with stress or belong to a group. Adverse first experiences were common (eg, throat irritation, nausea), but many adolescents vaped again or continued to use regularly in attempts to cement friendships or alleviate symptoms of stress and anxiety. Specific characteristics of e-cigarette devices, including low-cost, concealability, and variety in designs and flavors facilitated initiation, continued use, and nicotine dependence. Conclusions Adolescents progress to e-cigarette use via a multistage process, starting where social expectations and opportunity converge. While individual circumstances vary, many continue to vape as a perceived coping tool for emotional issues, to gain social belonging, or influenced by e-cigarette characteristics that contribute to ongoing use and dependence. Efforts to deter use should address the devices themselves and the social forces driving youth interest in them.

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Predictors of e-cigarette initiation and use among middle school youth in a low-income predominantly Hispanic community

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Exposure to E-Cigarette Marketing and Susceptibility to Future Vaping among Black and Latino Adolescents in the United States

Exposure to E-Cigarette Marketing and Susceptibility to Future Vaping among Black and Latino Adolescents in the United States

Susceptibility to Electronic Cigarette and Consumption Patterns in Adolescents

Adolescent Perspectives on Their E-Cigarette Initiation Experiences

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