Summary
Introduction:
This text provides an overview of a research study examining the relationship between chronic lung disease (CLD) and susceptibility to e-cigarette use in adults. The study also explores the potential mediation effects of psychosocial and cognitive factors and the moderation effect of physiological factors. The study aims to inform the design of prevention and treatment strategies for e-cigarette use in vulnerable populations, such as those with CLD.
Key Points:
* The study recruited adults with CLD and a control group without CLD.
* Susceptibility to e-cigarette use was assessed using a summary measure based on responses to four questions.
* CLD status, mental health conditions, and cognitive factors were included as independent variables.
* Seven self-reported covariates were collected and incorporated in the analyses.
* Mediation pathway analysis was performed using PROCESS Macro, and indirect effects were computed using 10000 bootstrapped samples.
* Higher levels of stress, smoking status, boredom, taste/sensorimotor manipulation, and social facilitation were associated with higher odds of susceptibility to using e-cigarettes.
* The study found a statistically significant indirect effect of CLD on the susceptibility to using e-cigarettes through stress and boredom reduction.
Main Message:
The study highlights the importance of considering psychosocial and cognitive factors when examining e-cigarette use in vulnerable populations, such as those with CLD. The findings suggest that addressing stress and boredom reduction may be effective in reducing susceptibility to e-cigarette use in this population. Additionally, the study underscores the need for further exploration of the temporal relationship between CLD status, psychosocial factors, cognitive factors, and susceptibility to using e-cigarettes. Overall, the study provides valuable insights for informing the design of prevention and treatment strategies for e-cigarette use in vulnerable populations.
Citation
Alqahtani MM, Alanazi AMM, Dransfield MT, Wells JM, Lein DH, Hendricks PS. Relationship Between Chronic Lung Disease Diagnosis and Susceptibility to E-Cigarette Use in Adults. Respiratory care. 2023;68(5):658-668. doi:10.4187/respcare.10071
