Evaluating practices in the management of youth nicotine vaping in hospital-based child and youth mental health and addictions settings in Canada: protocol for a mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Nicotine vaping is common among children and youth, and even more so among those with mental health concerns. Identifying and managing nicotine vaping in child and youth mental health treatment settings is key to addressing this modifiable risk factor for poorer physical and mental health in young people. Recommendations exist for screening, assessment and treatment of youth vaping; however, it remains unclear whether current practices in child and youth mental health programmes align with recommended standards.

Methods and analysis

An explanatory sequential mixed methods design with three stages will be employed. In the first stage, a cross-sectional survey will be distributed to all eligible Canadian hospitals to identify practices in assessment and treatment

SUBMITTER: Mahdi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12516965 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature