E-cigarette attitudes and behaviours amongst 15-30-year-olds in the UK.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of e-cigarettes has been rising in the UK, particularly by young people. This study investigated behaviours, attitudes and beliefs about e-cigarettes amongst 15-30-year-olds in the UK.

Methods

An online survey was administered to a sample of 1009 15-30-year-olds in the UK.

Results

About one in five participants currently used e-cigarettes at least monthly, with 1 in 10 using them daily. Amongst those using e-cigarettes at least monthly, 90% had used e-cigarettes containing nicotine. E-cigarettes were mainly obtained from vape shops and used at home. Having friends who used e-cigarettes and using them to help quit/reduce smoking were the most common reasons for vaping. About half of participants had been exposed to e-cigarette advertising, especially

SUBMITTER: Pinho-Gomes AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10687603 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature