Summary
Introduction:
This text provides an analysis of the perception and use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) among young adults in China. The study aims to reveal the awareness, attitudes, and use of e-cigarettes among this population, and examine the relationship between smoking behavior and e-cigarette perception and use. Additionally, the study demonstrates the phenomenon of e-cigarette gifting.
Key Points:
* The study used results from a mobile app-based survey conducted in November 2015, which included 10477 young Chinese adults aged between 19 and 29 years.
* The results showed that 88.40% of the surveyed young adults were aware of e-cigarettes, and nearly a quarter of all respondents had used e-cigarettes by the time of the survey.
* Multivariate regression results demonstrated that current smokers with quitting experience were more likely to be aware of and to use e-cigarettes than current smokers with no quitting experience.
* Smokers with quitting experience were also more inclined to promote e-cigarettes to others by either recommending them or giving them as gifts.
* E-cigarettes have gained popularity among young adults in China, and smokers, especially those who had tried quitting, were more likely to have known and used e-cigarettes.
* More empirical research is needed to better inform a potential regulatory framework in China.
Main Message:
The study highlights the need for a better understanding of the relationship between e-cigarette use and smoking cessation in China. As e-cigarettes become increasingly popular among young adults, particularly among smokers who have tried quitting, it is crucial to develop a regulatory framework that balances the potential benefits of e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation tool with the need to protect public health. The study emphasizes the importance of conducting more empirical research to inform this regulatory framework and ensure that e-cigarettes are used in a safe and responsible manner.
Citation
Wang, Xinsong, Xiulan Zhang, Xiaoxin Xu, and Ying Gao. “Perceptions and Use of Electronic Cigarettes among Young Adults in China.” Tobacco Induced Diseases 17, no. March (March 4, 2019). https://doi.org/10.18332/tid/102788.
