Summary
Introduction:
This text provides an analysis of the association between youth impulsivity and e-cigarette use, specifically examining the relationship between impulsivity and the variety of e-cigarette flavors and devices tried, as well as the frequency of e-cigarette use. The study utilizes cross-sectional survey data from high school students in Connecticut and employs regression models to determine the relationship between impulsivity and e-cigarette use behaviors.
Key Points:
* The study uses data from 4875 high school students in Connecticut.
* The analysis focuses on lifetime e-cigarette users, totaling 2313 students.
* The Brief Barrett Impulsivity Scale is used to measure impulsivity, which contains two subscales: behavioral impulsivity and impaired self-control.
* Higher behavioral impulsivity is associated with a greater number of e-cigarette flavors tried and higher frequency of past 30-day use.
* Impaired self-control is not associated with any outcomes.
* There is no association between impulsivity and number of e-cigarette devices tried.
* The study suggests that regulations aimed at reducing flavor availability and interventions targeting impulsive behavior may be important for this population.
Main Message:
The study highlights the significance of impulsivity in relation to e-cigarette use among youth. The findings indicate that higher behavioral impulsivity is associated with trying more e-cigarette flavors and using e-cigarettes more frequently, suggesting that youth with higher impulsivity may be more at risk for using e-cigarettes and potentially developing nicotine dependence. Therefore, implementing regulations to limit flavor availability and interventions addressing impulsive behavior may be crucial in reducing e-cigarette use among this population.
Citation
Davis DR, Bold KW, Morean ME, et al. Association of youth impulsivity and use of e-cigarette devices, flavors, and frequency of use. Addictive behaviors. 2022;134:107386. doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2022.107386
