Melissa A Napolitano1,2, Sarah Beth Lynch3, Cassandra A Stanton4. 1. Department of Prevention and Community Health, The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, 950 New Hampshire Avenue, Washington, DC, 20052, USA. mnapolitano@gwu.edu. 2. Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, 950 New Hampshire Avenue, Washington, DC, 20052, USA. mnapolitano@gwu.edu. 3. University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, 1710 Red River Street, Austin, TX, 78712, USA. 4. Westat Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Georgetown University Medical Center, 1600 Research Boulevard, Rockville, MD, 20850-3129, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: With the rise in electronic cigarette (ENDS) use among US young adults, more research is needed on expectations for use and perceptions related to body image, weight control, and stress relief. METHODS: College students (N = 230; modal age 21 years; 68% female) completed an online survey assessing cigarette smoking and ENDS, dieting and body image, perceptions about flavors, stress, weight gain prevention, and appetite regulation. SAMPLE CHARACTERISTICS: Dual use (cigarette and ENDS) was reported by n = 69 (30.0%). Exclusive cigarette smoking was endorsed by n = 53 (23%) with exclusive ENDS use reported by n = 15 (6.5%). Ninety-three participants (40.5%) reported not using either product. RESULTS: Among those using ENDS, < 33% reported using as a stress management tool, < 15% reported using ENDS to control appetite, and > 70% reported using cartridges that tasked like sweets. There was a positive correlation between dieting behaviors and body concern, suggesting those who reported higher use of ENDS for weight and appetite regulation also had higher pathological eating scores and concern over body shape and size. CONCLUSION: Prevention and education related to weight, body image, and tobacco are needed to address misperceptions of tobacco products. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level V, cross-sectional descriptive study.
OBJECTIVE: With the rise in electronic cigarette (ENDS) use among US young adults, more research is needed on expectations for use and perceptions related to body image, weight control, and stress relief. METHODS: College students (N = 230; modal age 21 years; 68% female) completed an online survey assessing cigarette smoking and ENDS, dieting and body image, perceptions about flavors, stress, weight gain prevention, and appetite regulation. SAMPLE CHARACTERISTICS: Dual use (cigarette and ENDS) was reported by n = 69 (30.0%). Exclusive cigarette smoking was endorsed by n = 53 (23%) with exclusive ENDS use reported by n = 15 (6.5%). Ninety-three participants (40.5%) reported not using either product. RESULTS: Among those using ENDS, < 33% reported using as a stress management tool, < 15% reported using ENDS to control appetite, and > 70% reported using cartridges that tasked like sweets. There was a positive correlation between dieting behaviors and body concern, suggesting those who reported higher use of ENDS for weight and appetite regulation also had higher pathological eating scores and concern over body shape and size. CONCLUSION: Prevention and education related to weight, body image, and tobacco are needed to address misperceptions of tobacco products. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level V, cross-sectional descriptive study.
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Body dissatisfaction; Body image; Electronic cigarette; Flavors; Smoking; Weight control; Young adults
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