Intention to quit electronic cigarette smoking among university students who are e-cigarette users.

Introduction:
This text provides an analysis of a study examining the factors associated with the intention to quit electronic cigarette smoking (ECS) among university students. The study aimed to identify potential factors at the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and community levels that may influence the intention to quit ECS. The results of this study can be useful in developing behavioral strategies for promoting smoking cessation among university students.

Key Points:

* The study used a cross-sectional design and included 365 university students who were current e-cigarette users.
* The intention to quit ECS was assessed through a questionnaire, and potential factors associated with the intention to quit ECS were identified at the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and community levels.
* The intrapersonal-level factors associated with the intention to quit ECS included device type, duration of ECS, and starting ECS for quitting traditional cigarette smoking.
* The interpersonal-level factors associated with the intention to quit ECS included negative attitudes of peers or family members toward ECS.
* The community-level factor associated with the intention to quit ECS was exposure to community smoking cessation education.
* The study found that approximately two-thirds of e-cigarette users had the intention to quit ECS, with women being more likely to report a higher rate of intention to quit ECS than men.
* The study suggests that health care professionals should consider an interpersonal-level strategy that involves peers or family members and enhances negative attitudes toward smoking when initiating smoking cessation education strategies.

Main Message:
The study highlights the importance of considering multiple ecological levels when developing behavioral strategies for promoting smoking cessation among university students. The results suggest that interpersonal-level factors, such as negative attitudes of peers or family members toward ECS, and community-level factors, such as exposure to community smoking cessation education, may be particularly important in promoting the intention to quit ECS. The study also underscores the need for gender-specific data in examining the intention to quit ECS, as women were found to be more likely to report a higher rate of intention to quit ECS than men. Overall, the study provides valuable insights that can be used to develop effective behavioral strategies for promoting smoking cessation among university students.

Choo J, Noh S, Moon J, Park J, Jeoung Y, Song W. Intention to quit electronic cigarette smoking among university students who are e-cigarette users. Journal of American college health : J of ACH. Published online July 26, 2022:1-10. doi:10.1080/07448481.2022.2103383