Heated Tobacco Product Awareness, Use, and Perceptions in a Sample of Young Adults in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The emergence of heated tobacco products (HTPs) in the US marks a critical time for identifying those most likely to use, particularly among young adults.

Aims and methods

We analyzed Fall 2019 data from a longitudinal study of young adults (ages 18-34; n = 2375, Mage=24.66±4.68) in 6 US cities, 24.1% of whom used cigarettes and 32.7% e-cigarettes. We assessed HTP awareness, use, and sources, as well as perceived risk, social acceptability, and the likelihood of future use.

Results

In this sample, 9.7% (n = 230) heard of HTPs, 3.5% (n = 84) ever used them, and 2.4% (n = 56) reported past-year purchases (tobacco shops, 66.1%; traditional retailers, 60.7%; online, 39.3%; IQOS specialty stores, 35.7%). In multivariable analyses, having heard of HTPs correlat

SUBMITTER: Berg CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8496465 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature