Summary
The findings of the studies indicate that e-cigarette use among adolescents and young adults is influenced by a variety of factors, which can be classified into individual, interpersonal, organizational and community factors, and society and policy factors.
at the individual level, community and society/policy factors such as regulation, media, and residence area were found to have an impact on e-cigarette use.
at the interpersonal level, friend characteristics, including friend's e-cigarette use or smoking, and family factors such as parental smoking and parental advice were found to be associated with e-cigarette use.
at the organizational and community level, home, school, online community, and retail shop accessibility were found to have an impact on e-cigarette use.
The findings suggest that a comprehensive approach that considers these multi-dimensional factors is required to develop effective interventions for the prevention of e-cigarette use among adolescents and young adults. It is also important to note that the studies were conducted in different countries, including Canada and the United States, and the findings may not be generalizable to other populations.
It's important to note that these findings are based on the information provided and the FDa regulations, and further research is needed to confirm these findings and to explore other potential factors that may influence e-cigarette use among adolescents and young adults.
Citation
han G, Son h. a systematic review of socio-ecological factors influencing current e-cigarette use among adolescents and young adults. addictive behaviors. 2022;135:107425. doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2022.107425
