Summary
Introduction:
This text provides an analysis of the relationship between electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use and mental health conditions in adults. The study uses data from the first year of the 7th Korea National health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2016) to investigate the association between e-cigarette use and mental health factors including stress status, depressive mood, suicide plan, and suicide attempt.
Key Points:
* The study included 5469 participants, selected based on self-report questionnaires.
* Male and female smokers who previously used e-cigarettes showed higher levels of stress than non-smokers or smokers who had never used e-cigarettes.
* The average Phq-9 score was higher among previous e-cigarette-using smokers, regardless of gender.
* The number of participants with depressive mood was significantly higher in the group of smokers who previously used e-cigarettes.
* In multivariable-adjusted logistic regression analyses, there was a significantly higher odds ratio for higher stress in male smokers who had previously used e-cigarettes and for depressive mood in female smokers who had previously used e-cigarettes, compared with non-smokers.
* The study used the Phq-9, an established standard screening tool for depressive disorder, to assess depressive mood.
* The study controlled for potential confounders, including age, education level, income, hypertension, and diabetes.
Main Message:
The study found that e-cigarette use was significantly related to stress and depressive mood in both men and women. This suggests that e-cigarette use may have negative implications for mental health, and highlights the need for further research in this area. It is important for regulators to consider the potential mental health impacts of e-cigarette use in developing policies and regulations.
Citation
Lee S, Oh Y, Kim h, Kong M, Moon J. Implications of electronic cigarette use for depressive mood: a nationwide cross-sectional study. Medicine. 2020;99(40):1. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000022514
