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  • Adolescent Health
  • School Health Policy

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  • E-cigarette use, or vaping, is a growing concern among adolescents.
  • School policies are a potential intervention point to curb youth vaping.
  • Administrator perceptions may influence policy effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between school e-cigarette policies and student vaping.
  • To determine if administrator perceptions moderate this relationship.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of school policies, student surveillance data (N=310,412), and administrator interviews from 54 Texas schools.
  • Quantitative assessment of e-cigarette use, susceptibility, and peer use.
  • Exploration of policy impact contingent on administrator perceptions.

Main Results:

  • When administrators perceived e-cigarettes as an issue, schools with policies showed significantly lower odds of student ever vaping (0.20-0.54 times lower).
  • This protective effect extended to reduced susceptibility to vaping and lower perceived peer vaping.
  • The association was statistically significant (p < .05).

Conclusions:

  • School e-cigarette policies demonstrate a positive impact on student behavior.
  • Strong policy implementation, coupled with administrator recognition of the issue, enhances effectiveness.
  • Targeted interventions considering school climate are recommended.