Summary
Introduction:
This text is a summary of a research article examining the relationship between e-cigarette use and perceptions of health risks associated with e-cigarettes among college students. The study surveyed students at a Midwestern university and found that over half of the respondents had used e-cigarettes, with a quarter identifying as current users.
Key Points:
* The study surveyed 3754 college students and found that 55.2% had used e-cigarettes, with 23.2% identifying as current users.
* Current e-cigarette users were more likely to agree that e-cigarettes are a safe and effective option to quit smoking, while never users were more likely to disagree.
* Current users were less likely to agree that e-cigarettes may harm a person's overall health than never users.
* Young adults continue to be frequent users of e-cigarettes, and there are significant differences in perceptions of e-cigarettes associated with use history.
* The study also highlights the need for additional research to see how perceptions and use of e-cigarettes have changed considering lung injury reports and increased regulations in the U.S.
Main Message:
The study highlights the need for further research on the relationship between e-cigarette use and perceptions of health risks among college students. The findings suggest that current users have different perceptions of e-cigarettes than never users, which may impact their use behavior. additionally, the study emphasizes the need for additional education and regulations to address the high rates of e-cigarette use and the potential health risks associated with their use.
Citation
Kelsh S, Ottney a, Young M, Kelly M, Larson R, Sohn M. Young adults’ Electronic Cigarette Use and Perceptions of Risk. Tobacco use insights. 2023;16. doi:10.1177/1179173X231161313
