Support for e-cigarette regulations among Australian young adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surveying support for various regulatory options relating to e-cigarettes can assist policymakers to identify those that have broad support and are therefore likely to be easier to implement. However, data on support for potential e-cigarette regulations in Australia are limited. To inform regulatory efforts, the present study assessed attitudes to the regulation of e-cigarettes among Australian young adults, the most prevalent users of e-cigarettes and therefore the most likely population segment to be affected by e-cigarette regulations.

Methods

A total of 1116 Australians aged 18 to 25 years (59% female) completed an online survey where they were presented with various statements relating to the regulation of e-cigarettes and asked to report on the extent to wh

SUBMITTER: Jongenelis MI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6334386 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature