Awareness and perceived behaviour changes following the New York state vaping flavour ban, 2021-2022.

ABSTRACT:

Significance

Despite an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) flavour ban in New York (NY) since May 2020, most youth who vape continue to report vaping restricted flavours. This study aims to examine youth awareness and perceived behaviour change associated with the NY vaping flavour ban.

Methods

NY cross-sectional data from 2021 and 2022 ITC Youth Survey were combined and analysed (N=1014). Weighted analyses were used to describe awareness and understanding of the e-cigarette flavour ban, as well as changes in tobacco use behaviour.

Results

Only 0.9% (n=8) of NY youth understood the flavour ban, in that they were both aware of the flavour ban in all stores and accurately reported that all non-tobacco flavours were banned. Awareness and understanding of the flavour ban

SUBMITTER: Schneller LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11747924 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature