Adolescent awareness and use of electronic cigarettes: A review of emerging trends and findings

Greenhill, Richard, Dawkins, Lynne, Notley, Caitlin ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0876-3304, Finn, Mark D. and Turner, John J.D. (2016) Adolescent awareness and use of electronic cigarettes: A review of emerging trends and findings. Journal of Adolescent Health, 59 (6). 612–619. ISSN 1054-139X

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Abstract

Adult electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use is increasing globally, and early studies have suggested that similar trends may be observed among the adolescent population, albeit at lower levels. The current literature review presents data collected since 2014 from 21 cross-sectional studies and one cohort study that were all published in English. In particular, it focuses on awareness, ever use, past 30-day use, and regular use of e-cigarettes. The article suggests that adolescents are nearing complete awareness of e-cigarettes. Furthermore, in relation to ever use and past 30-day use, higher prevalence rates continue to be reported across time, especially in the United States. Nonetheless, reported regular use of e-cigarettes remains much lower than past 30-day use, although conclusions are limited due to inconsistencies with measurement and consequent lack of cross-cultural applicability. The majority of studies do not report whether adolescents use non-nicotine e-cigarettes. There is a current absence of longitudinal studies that explore any association between e-cigarettes and tobacco use and little qualitative data that may illuminate how and why adolescents use e-cigarettes. Through addressing these methodological limitations, future research will be able to inform health care and policy more effectively.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	electronic cigarettes,e-cigarettes,vaping,nicotine,adolescents,sdg 3 - good health and well-being ,/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/good_health_and_well_being
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Epidemiology and Public Health Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Public Health and Health Services Research (former - to 2023) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Lifespan Health
Depositing User:	Pure Connector
Date Deposited:	24 Sep 2016 00:15
Last Modified:	28 Oct 2023 00:57
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/59946
DOI:	10.1016/j.jadohealth.2016.08.005

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