Subjective sleep quality and electronic cigarette dependence, perceived risks of use, and perceptions about quitting electronic cigarettes.

Introduction:
This text provides an analysis of a study examining the relationship between sleep quality and electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use among adults. The study focuses on e-cigarette dependence, perceived risks of e-cigarette use, and perceived barriers to quitting e-cigarettes. The study's findings offer valuable insights into the potential impact of sleep quality on e-cigarette use and related beliefs.

Key Points:

* The study employed a cross-sectional design with 304 e-cigarette users.
* Poor subjective sleep quality was significantly related to greater e-cigarette dependence and perceived barriers to quitting e-cigarettes.
* Sleep quality was not significantly associated with perceived risks of e-cigarette use.
* Covariates such as sex, age, education, income, concurrent combustible cigarette use, frequency of e-cigarette use, and perceived health status were controlled for in the analysis.
* The sample consisted predominantly of White/Caucasian participants, and most were dual users of e-cigarettes and combustible cigarettes.
* The study relied solely on a subjective measure of sleep quality, which has moderate agreement with objective measures.
* The findings suggest that poorer subjective sleep quality may be an important factor in substance use, potentially affecting emotion regulation, self-control, and impulsivity.

Main Message:
The study emphasizes the importance of considering sleep quality in understanding and addressing e-cigarette use and related beliefs among adults. Poor subjective sleep quality is associated with greater e-cigarette dependence and perceived barriers to quitting, highlighting the need for further research to clarify the underlying mechanisms and inform potential interventions. as an expert in regulatory matters, these findings underscore the value of incorporating sleep quality assessments in e-cigarette use research and developing targeted interventions to support cessation efforts.

Zvolensky MJ, D’Souza J, Garey L, et al. Subjective sleep quality and electronic cigarette dependence, perceived risks of use, and perceptions about quitting electronic cigarettes. addictive behaviors. 2020;102:106199. doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2019.106199