Longitudinal latent class analysis of tobacco use and correlates among young adults over a 10-year period.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

We assessed patterns and correlates, including demographic characteristics, psychological factors, and social role transitions, of young adults' tobacco use over time.

Methods

In the fall of 2010, we recruited a cohort of 3146 students from 11 colleges in North Carolina and Virginia. Participants completed baseline and at least two survey waves between 2010 and 2019.

Results

The sample was 49.8% female, 15.7% non-white, and 6.6% Hispanic. Longitudinal latent class analysis revealed a five-class model with distinct patterns and correlates of tobacco use. Limited Use (52.6% of sample) had minimal use. College-Limited Combustible Tobacco Users (18.6%) had moderate probability of cigarette, cigar, and waterpipe smoking, which decreased to no use post-college.

SUBMITTER: Sutfin EL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9554793 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature