Perceived health risks associated with the use of tobacco and nicotine products during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The perceived health risks of tobacco products may change during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to examine the perceived risks of tobacco use on COVID-19 infection and severity, and possible COVID-related changes in perceptions of tobacco use and overall health.

Methods

We conducted an online survey of adults in the United States in June 2020 (n=2097). The survey covered cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes, and hookah. We also assessed changes in the use of any of the four tobacco products. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to estimate the odds of agreeing with the perceived risks for each risk and each product, with the adjustment of demographic and COVID-19 related variables.

Results

For all four tobacco products, the perce

SUBMITTER: Yang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8191569 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature