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“Taking up a new problem” - Context and determinants of pod-mod e-cigarette use among college students
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3 2021
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Source: Qual Health Res. 31(4):703-712
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Alternative Title:Qual Health Res
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Description:In this article, we explore the context and determinants of pod-mod e-cigarette (ECIG) use among college students aged 18-24 in the U.S. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 55 students (mean age=20 years, 56% female, 65% White) on three campuses in the Northwest, Midwest, and Southeast. We performed a thematic analysis. Students described ECIG use by peers, increased ECIG exposure and prevalence in college, and school-related stress as reasons for vaping. Pod-mod features such as convenience, design, easy concealment, and flavors made vaping more appealing. Negative aspects of vaping included addiction, cost, and possible health consequences. Most viewed vaping as a college behavior and intended to quit after graduation. Our results show that the college environment plays a major role in young adult ECIG use. These findings can inform the development of targeted interventions to prevent and control uptake of ECIGs by young adults.
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC7878307
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Volume:31
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