The relationship between sports performance, physical activity and e-cigarette use among Australian adolescents: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In 2022-2023, 30% of Australian adolescents aged 12-17 years had used electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). Adolescents are particularly vulnerable to the negative health impacts of e-cigarettes. Although sport and physical activity participation have been postulated as potential protective factors against e-cigarette use, evidence on their relationship is limited and no qualitative data are available. This study aims to qualitatively explore the relationship of e-cigarette use, sport participation and physical activity, among Australian adolescents aged 14-17 years.

Methods

A total of 96 participants aged 14-17 years completed 78 online single or paired semi-structured qualitative interviews, as part of the Generation Vape project, during February-May 2023. All

SUBMITTER: Yazidjoglou A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11871528 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature