E-cigarette devices used on school grounds.

Introduction:
This text summarizes the results of a study examining the use of specific e-cigarette devices in schools and the associated demographic and frequency predictors. The study surveyed high school students in Connecticut and collected data on the use of five different e-cigarette devices in school locations. The key points and main message of the study are outlined below.

Key Points:

* The study found that 45% of current youth e-cigarette users reported using a device in school.
* Current JUUL users were most likely to report e-cigarette use in school, while mod e-cigarette use was less frequently reported.
* The bathroom was the most frequently reported place for use of all devices, but adolescents also reported using e-cigarettes in less discreet places like classrooms.
* Stricter enforcement of rules regarding use of e-cigarette devices in school locations may be needed.
* Greater past month use frequency of each e-cigarette device predicts e-cigarette use in school.
* The study sample was local to southeastern Connecticut, limiting generalizability.
* The e-cigarette device categories assessed during this study may not be inclusive of all products.

Main Message:
The study highlights the prevalence of e-cigarette use in schools and the need for effective strategies to mitigate this behavior. The use of e-cigarettes in schools, despite disciplinary policies, suggests a need for more non-disciplinary approaches such as education and prevention programs. The study also emphasizes the importance of assessing e-cigarette use by specific device type and the potential role of nicotine dependence in the use of these devices in prohibited places like schools. Further research is needed to determine how to best implement school-based tobacco control strategies and address the challenges posed by the rapid development and marketing of new e-cigarette devices.

Jackson a, Kong G, Wu R, et al. E-cigarette devices used on school grounds. addictive behaviors. 2020;110:106516. doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2020.106516