Electronic cigarette use patterns and chronic health conditions among people experiencing homelessness in MN: a statewide survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adults experiencing homelessness have higher rates of disease and premature morbidity compared to the general population. Tobacco use is a primary contributing factor to these disparities; however, less is known regarding e-cigarette use patterns among adults experiencing homelessness and whether e-cigarettes are used in a manner that is narrowing or widening health disparities. This study aimed to describe the 1) prevalence and trends in e-cigarette use, 2) correlates of e-cigarettes use, and 3) rates of chronic health conditions by product use pattern in a community-based sample of adults experiencing homelessness.

Methods

Adults experiencing homelessness in Minnesota were surveyed by self-report in 2015 (n = 3672) and 2018 (n = 4181) regarding e-cigarette and c

SUBMITTER: Leavens ELS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7724886 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature