Inductive Characterization of ENDS-Associated Adverse Events Among California Young Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Previous studies have identified numerous adverse events experienced with the use of ENDS or E-cigarettes. However, much remains unknown about adverse event frequency, duration, and response experienced by users. The purpose of this study was to inductively characterize ENDS-attributed adverse events among young adults.

Methods

Sixteen focus groups were held with 114 young adults (aged 18-29 years) who have reported lifetime ENDS use in April 2021. Discussion topics included current and previous tobacco, nicotine, and cannabis use; specific symptoms and frequency and duration of and response to symptoms of ENDS-attributed adverse events; and the impact of other conditions such as COVID-19 on ENDS use. Data were inductively analyzed using a team-based approach.

SUBMITTER: Yang JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10546498 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature