Tobacco consumption behavior change during the COVID-19 pandemic is associated with perceived COVID threat.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Tobacco use is a risk factor for COVID-19 adverse outcomes. Despite health implications, data conflict regarding COVID-19 and tobacco consumption. We present results from a survey of health behaviors during the pandemic to identify how COVID-19 influenced tobacco behaviors.

Methods

A nationally administered, internet-based survey was deployed between May-September 2020. Of respondents, we analyzed participants who reported current smoking and/or vaping. Our primary outcome of interest was change in tobacco or vape use using measures from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, as well as whether participants reported that these changes were related to COVID-19. Our principal exposures were previously psychometrically evaluated measures of anxiety, depressio

SUBMITTER: Loui HF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11476555 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature