Comparing American college and noncollege young adults on e-cigarette use patterns including polysubstance use and reasons for using e-cigarettes

Introduction:
This text summarizes a study comparing e-cigarette use patterns between American college and noncollege young adults, including polysubstance use and reasons for using e-cigarettes. The study uses data from the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study.

Key Points:

* The study found that noncollege young adults had higher prevalence of cigarette, e-cigarette, and marijuana use, while college students had higher prevalence of alcohol use.
* Among current e-cigarette users, college students had higher prevalence of polysubstance use of alcohol and marijuana.
* College students used e-cigarettes for socializing purposes more.
* The study suggests that interventions should target the social context of college life and reach out to noncollege young adults in workplaces.

Main Message:
The study highlights the differences in prevalence and patterns of e-cigarette and other substance use between college and noncollege young adults. The findings suggest that tailored interventions are necessary to address the unique needs of each group. The study emphasizes the importance of considering the social context of e-cigarette use and reaching out to noncollege young adults in workplaces. The study also underscores the need for further research on the reasons for e-cigarette use among noncollege young adults. Overall, the text emphasizes the importance of understanding the distinct needs of different populations in order to develop effective interventions and policies.

Buu, Anne, Yi-Han Hu, Su-Wei Wong, and Hsien-Chang Lin. “Comparing American College and Noncollege Young Adults on E-Cigarette Use Patterns Including Polysubstance Use and Reasons for Using e-Cigarettes.” Journal of American College Health 68, no. 6 (August 17, 2020): 610–16. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2019.1583662.