Factors Associated with Quit Interest and Quit Attempts among Young Adult JUUL Users.

Introduction:
This text summarizes a research study examining factors associated with quit outcomes among JUUL e-cigarette users in a longitudinal sample of young adults. The study assessed undergraduate past-30-day JUUL users during autumn 2018 and examined the associations between quit outcomes and JUUL use characteristics, other tobacco use, and sociodemographic factors.

Key Points:

* The study found that 76% of young adult JUUL users were interested in quitting JUUL, and more than 40% reported a quit attempt.
* Quit outcomes were not related to sociodemographics.
* Short-term quit outcomes were more likely among freshmen and less likely among recent cigarillo users.
* Heavy JUUL users were more likely to report short- and long-term quit attempts, but JUUL device owners were less likely to report short- and long-term quit attempts.
* Higher nicotine dependence reduced the likelihood of a long-term quit attempt.
* The study highlights the need for policy level actions that address tobacco control among this population.
* The findings suggest a range of unique factors that can inform such policies and programs to curb young adult e-cigarette use.

Main Message:
The study emphasizes the high need for tobacco control cessation interventions and policy level actions for young adult JUUL users, as a large proportion of these users have an interest in quitting and are making quit attempts. The study suggests some unique factors associated with JUUL quit attempts and quit interest that may inform cessation programs and guide policies targeting this population. Future studies should examine cessation-related characteristics among exclusive e-cigarette users and dual product young adult users.

Alalwan MA, Singer JM, Roberts ME. Factors Associated with Quit Interest and Quit Attempts among Young Adult JUUL Users. International journal of environmental research and public health. 2022;19(3). doi:10.3390/ijerph19031403