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  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Tobacco Control

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  • E-cigarette use is prevalent among college students.
  • Understanding peer influences, like sharing behavior, is crucial for public health.
  • Previous research has not fully explored the nuances of e-cigarette sharing in this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the patterns and motivations behind e-cigarette sharing among college students.
  • To identify the social contexts and relationships involved in e-cigarette sharing.
  • To provide data that can inform public health strategies and interventions.

Main Methods:

  • A convenience sample of 121 current e-cigarette users participated.
  • Participants completed questionnaires detailing their e-cigarette sharing behaviors.
  • Data collected included frequency, settings, social partners, and reasons for sharing.

Main Results:

  • A significant majority (76%) shared e-cigarettes at least some days; 24% shared daily.
  • Sharing most commonly occurred at social gatherings (91%) with one or two friends (52%).
  • The primary reason for sharing was to experience nicotine effects (80%).

Conclusions:

  • E-cigarette sharing is a common behavior among college students, often occurring in social settings with friends.
  • Findings underscore the need to address sharing behaviors in youth e-cigarette use prevention.
  • More stringent e-cigarette policies and accessible cessation resources are recommended.