Sex differences in associations between receiving and sharing tobacco-related information and tobacco product use among Appalachian Youth.

ABSTRACT: Given that Appalachian youth tobacco use rates are higher than the US national average, it is important to understand whether sex differences shape associations between receiving and sharing product information and using tobacco. Middle and high school students in rural Appalachia (n=1038) were surveyed about tobacco-related perceptions and behaviors, including ways youth receive and share conventional tobacco-related and e-cigarette-related information. Youth were characterized as tobacco users (i.e. ever or current users of cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, or e-cigarettes) or never users. Descriptive characteristics were compared by tobacco use and sex. Adjusted logistic regression models evaluated associations between communication channels and tobacco use. Models were stratified by sex t

SUBMITTER: Mattingly DT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7899165 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature