Youth and the sociability of “Vaping”

Yule, Jennifer A.; Tinson, Julie

doi:10.1002/cb.1597

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“…All dual and triple substance combinations including this behaviour rose in prevalence towards the end of the examined period, with concurrent vaping and drinking particularly common. The association between e-cigarettes and alcohol, previously observed in other studies ( Morean et al, 2016 ; Schlienz & Lee, 2018 ; Taylor et al, 2017 ), together with data on social media trends ( Camenga et al, 2018 ; Chu et al, 2018 ; Sampasa-Kanyinga & Hamilton, 2018 ), indicates that use of the former is now a social activity ( Pepper et al, 2017 ; Yule & Tinson, 2017 ). This is particularly concerning not only in light of potential feedback effects due to the previously discussed outsize effects of peer behaviour, but also because e-cigarette use has been shown to increase the risk of cigarette smoking ( Barnett et al, 2015 ; Bold et al, 2018 ; Hammond et al, 2017 ), which also often co-occurs with alcohol use in social situations ( Berg et al, 2018 ; Gubner, Thrul, Kelly, & Ramo, 2018 ; Silveira et al, 2018 ), adding an additional layer of risk.…”

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confidence: 60%

Trends of poly-substance use among Canadian youth

Zuckermann

Williams

Battista

et al. 2019

Addictive Behaviors Reports

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Introduction Poly-substance use, increasingly understood as a behaviour with uniquely adverse consequences, is on the rise among Canadian youth. High levels of e-cigarette vaping and the recent legalization of recreational cannabis use may result in an acceleration of this trend. The aim of this work was to characterise changes in youth poly-substance use over time, generate baseline data for future investigations, and highlight areas of interest for policy action. Methods Descriptive statistics and regression models explored patterns and trends in concurrent use of multiple substances (alcohol, cigarettes, cannabis, and e-cigarettes) among Canadian high school students taking part in the COMPASS prospective cohort study during Y2 (2013/2014; n = 45,298), Y3 (2014/2015, n = 42,355), Y4 (2015/2016; n = 40,436), Y5 (2016/2017; n = 37,060), and Y6 (2017/2018; n = 34,879). Results Poly-substance use increased significantly over time, with over 50% of students who used substance reporting past-year use of multiple substances by 2017/2018. Male and Indigenous students were significantly more likely to report poly-substance use than female and white students respectively. E-cigarette vaping doubled from Y5 to Y6 and was included in all increasingly prevalent substance use combinations. Conclusions Youth poly-substance use, rising since 2012/2013, saw a particularly steep increase after 2016/2017. Differential effects were observed for distinct demographic subpopulations, indicating tailored interventions may be required. E-cigarette vaping surged in parallel with the observed increase, suggesting a key role for this behaviour in shaping youth poly-substance use.

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Trends of poly-substance use among Canadian youth

Zuckermann

Williams

Battista

et al. 2019

Addictive Behaviors Reports

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“…Furthermore, individuals that strongly identify with smoking groups are more likely to resist antismoking campaigns [ 44 ]. Similar to smoking, e-cigarettes allow youth to form a community based on the inclusion criteria of vaping, which enables opportunities for increasing social networks and establishing a group identity [ 45 , 46 ]. Narratives of social identity and belonging around e-cigarette use have a powerful impact on youth, not only for shaping positive attitudes around vaping but also for resisting prevention efforts.…”

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confidence: 99%

Tactics for Drawing Youth to Vaping: Content Analysis of Electronic Cigarette Advertisements

Struik¹,

Dow-Fleisner²,

Belliveau³

et al. 2020

J Med Internet Res

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Background The use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), also known as vaping, has risen exponentially among North American youth in recent years and has become a critical public health concern. The marketing strategies used by e-cigarette companies have been associated with the uptick in use among youth, with video advertisements on television and other electronic platforms being the most pervasive strategy. It is unknown how these advertisements may be tapping into youth needs and preferences. Objective The aim of this 2-phase study was to examine the marketing strategies that underpin e-cigarette advertisements, specifically in the context of television. Methods In phase 1, a scoping review was conducted to identify various influences on e-cigarette uptake among youth. Results of this scoping review informed the development of a coding framework. In phase 2, this framework was used to analyze the content of e-cigarette advertisements as seen on 2 popular television channels (Discovery and AMC). Results In phase 1, a total of 20 articles met the inclusion criteria. The resultant framework consisted of 16 key influences on e-cigarette uptake among youth, which were categorized under 4 headings: personal, relational, environmental, and product-related. In phase 2, 38 e-cigarette advertisements were collected from iSpot.tv and represented 11 popular e-cigarette brands. All of the advertisements tapped into the cited influences of youth e-cigarette uptake, with the most commonly cited influences (product and relational) tapping into the most, at 97% (37/38) and 53% (20/38), respectively. Conclusions The findings highlight the multidimensional influences on youth uptake of e-cigarettes, which has important implications for developing effective antivaping messages, and assist public health professionals in providing more comprehensive prevention and cessation support as it relates to e-cigarette use. The findings also bring forward tangible strategies employed by e-cigarette companies to recruit youth into vaping. Understanding this is vital to the development of cohesive strategies that combat these provaping messages.

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“…However, long-term e-cigarette use has been shown to deliver similar reductions in levels of measured carcinogens and toxins relative to smoking only combustible cigarettes as NRT (Shahab et al, 2017) and government regulations are intended to ensure e-cigarette minimum safety and efficacy standards (European Commission, 2014; MHRA, 2016). Vaping cultures have previously been identified among youth (Yule & Tinson, 2017). A study in a disadvantaged area of England found a culture of vaping only among young men (Thirlway, 2016) who had time and resources to find e-cigarettes that suited them.…”

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Stop Smoking Practitioners’ understanding of e-cigarettes’ use and efficacy with particular reference to vapers’ socioeconomic status

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We have undertaken four online surveys of Stop Smoking Service (SSS) practitioners in England, between 2011 and 2016, in order to enhance our understanding of e-cigarettes: a fast moving new phenomenon. It is important to understand whether e-cigarettes can ameliorate or exacerbate health inequalities given that smoking is one of the most serious causes of excessive mortality and morbidity among disadvantaged groups globally. Aims: To update findings of previous surveys and examine socioeconomic status differences in ecigarette use and efficacy. Methods: Analysis was undertaken of electronic surveys, particularly, the most recent 2016 survey (n = 514) and 2015/16 SSS client routine monitoring data. Results: SSS practitioners were becoming more positive about e-cigarettes: 42% agreed that ecigarettes were a good thing compared with 15% in 2011. Reported use of e-cigarettes among SSS clients was low (about 3%) despite higher quit rates (63% of clients reported being quit at four week follow-up, compared with 51% overall). Where socioeconomic differences in e-cigarettes' efficacy for quitting were identified, affluent and working smokers were advantaged. Conclusions: Low use of e-cigarettes by clients and practitioner opinions suggest that further education of SSS staff is needed if they are to adopt the current service recommendations about e-cigarettes.

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Youth and the sociability of “Vaping”

Cited by 32 publications

References 63 publications

Trends of poly-substance use among Canadian youth

Trends of poly-substance use among Canadian youth

Tactics for Drawing Youth to Vaping: Content Analysis of Electronic Cigarette Advertisements

Stop Smoking Practitioners’ understanding of e-cigarettes’ use and efficacy with particular reference to vapers’ socioeconomic status

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