Judy A Andrews1, Sarah E Hampson1, Herbert H Severson1, Erika Westling1, Missy Peterson1. 1. Judy A. Andrews, Senior Research Scientist, Oregon Research Institute, Eugene, OR. Sarah E. Hampson, Senior Research Scientist, Oregon Research Institute, Eugene, OR. Herbert H. Severson, Senior Research Scientist, Oregon Research Institute, Eugene, OR. Erika Westling, Research Scientist, Oregon Research Institute, Eugene, OR. Missy Peterson, Data Analyst, Oregon Research Institute, Eugene, OR.
Abstract
Objectives: We present prevalence estimates of e-cigarette use and conventional cigarette use, and their co-occurrence, among emerging adults across 2 assessments, 11 months apart, conducted in 2013 and 2014. We also report on perceptions of using e-cigarettes and motives for using e-cigarettes and, among e-cigarette users, present data reflecting order of use of conventional tobacco products and e-cigarettes. Methods: Participants (N = 884) in a longitudinal study, the Oregon Youth Substance Use Project, completed at least one of 2 questionnaires, at average age 22.9 and 23.8 years. Following each assessment, a subsample of e-cigarette users completed interviews using timeline follow-back strategies. Results: The prevalence of e-cigarette use increased significantly across the 11 months. Compared to other nicotine products, risk perceptions associated with e-cigarettes are low. Data suggest co-occurrence between smoking conventional cigarettes and e-cigarette use, and that for most individuals, e-cigarettes are added to emerging adults' tobacco use repertoire. Conclusions: Findings emphasize the need for common nomenclature for e-cigarettes, for counter advertising targeting emerging adults who are or were smokers, men, and those with less education. Findings also suggest that smoke-free policies designed to target conventional cigarettes incorporate e-cigarettes, as well.
Objectives: We present prevalence estimates of e-cigarette use and conventional cigarette use, and their co-occurrence, among emerging adults across 2 assessments, 11 months apart, conducted in 2013 and 2014. We also report on perceptions of using e-cigarettes and motives for using e-cigarettes and, among e-cigarette users, present data reflecting order of use of conventional tobacco products and e-cigarettes. Methods: Participants (N = 884) in a longitudinal study, the Oregon Youth Substance Use Project, completed at least one of 2 questionnaires, at average age 22.9 and 23.8 years. Following each assessment, a subsample of e-cigarette users completed interviews using timeline follow-back strategies. Results: The prevalence of e-cigarette use increased significantly across the 11 months. Compared to other nicotine products, risk perceptions associated with e-cigarettes are low. Data suggest co-occurrence between smoking conventional cigarettes and e-cigarette use, and that for most individuals, e-cigarettes are added to emerging adults' tobacco use repertoire. Conclusions: Findings emphasize the need for common nomenclature for e-cigarettes, for counter advertising targeting emerging adults who are or were smokers, men, and those with less education. Findings also suggest that smoke-free policies designed to target conventional cigarettes incorporate e-cigarettes, as well.
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