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Electronic cigarette use by college students.

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  • 1Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, United States. ESutfin@wakehealth.edu

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Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use is prevalent among U.S. college students, with nearly 5% reporting ever use. This usage is not exclusive to conventional smokers and is not linked to quitting intentions.

Keywords:
CigarettesCollege studentsElectronic cigarettesNicotineSmokingTobaccoYoung adults

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Tobacco Control
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) deliver nicotine via inhaled vapor, but their health risks and toxicity remain controversial.
  • Empirical evidence on the short- and long-term health effects of e-cigarettes is minimal.
  • Limited data exist on e-cigarette use prevalence and correlates, especially among U.S. college students.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the prevalence of e-cigarette use among U.S. college students.
  • To identify correlates associated with e-cigarette use in this population.
  • To understand the motivations behind e-cigarette use in college students.

Main Methods:

  • A web-based survey was administered to 4,444 students across 8 North Carolina colleges in fall 2009.
  • Data collected included e-cigarette use history, demographics, and perceptions of harm.
  • Statistical analyses were performed to identify correlates of e-cigarette use.

Main Results:

  • 4.9% of students reported ever using e-cigarettes, and 1.5% reported past-month use.
  • Correlates of ever e-cigarette use included male gender, Hispanic or "Other" race, Greek affiliation, conventional cigarette smoking, and lower perceived harm.
  • While e-cigarette use was more common among conventional smokers, 12% of users had never smoked conventional cigarettes, and use was not associated with quitting intentions.

Conclusions:

  • E-cigarette use is present among U.S. college students and is not exclusive to conventional cigarette smokers.
  • E-cigarette use among college students is not primarily motivated by a desire to quit smoking conventional cigarettes.
  • Further research is needed to understand the long-term health implications and public health impact of e-cigarette use in young adults.