Changes in Tobacco Use During the 2020 COVID-19 Lockdown in New Zealand.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

New Zealand's response to the COVID-19 pandemic was one of the most restrictive lockdowns of any country, inevitably causing stress for many people. Because situations that increase stress and anxiety are associated with higher smoking prevalence, we examined self-reported smoking before and during the lockdown, and analyzed factors associated with reported changes in cigarette consumption.

Aims and methods

We conducted an online panel survey of a demographically representative sample of 2010 adult New Zealanders during the COVID-19 lockdown; the final, weighted sample included 261 daily smokers and 71 weekly smokers. We measured psychological distress and anxiety, as well as situational factors, tobacco consumption, and demographic attributes.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Gendall P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7928623 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature