Trajectories of Nicotine Use Leading to Dual and Cyclical Tobacco Product Use in Young Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Young adult never-smokers who vape are at elevated risk of initiating cigarettes, while young adults who smoke often begin vaping to substitute or reduce cigarette use. Reasons underlying different use patterns of tobacco products are not well-understood.

Aims and methods

We conducted 1-on-1 qualitative interviews with young adults (N = 62) who vape in Los Angeles, California from June 2018 to June 2019. Participants were 18-25 years old (79% male; racially/ethnically diverse) and self-reported vaping ≥1x/week. We used a semi-structured interview guide and applied thematic analysis method to analyze data.

Results

Young adults initiated vaping due to peer socialization and e-liquid flavor novelty. They often reported vaping (after first smoking) due to a b

SUBMITTER: Kechter A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9199940 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature