Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on smoking and vaping: systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

COVID-19 and the implementation of lockdowns have impacted daily lives worldwide. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the impact of lockdowns on the smoking and vaping behaviours of adults during the pandemic.

Study design

This was a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted up to 28 April 2022 in the following databases: PubMed, Embase and Web of Science.

Results

In total, 77 studies met the inclusion criteria for this review. In 34 studies, an increase in smoking behaviour was reported for the majority of participants; however, in 21 and 18 studies, 'no change' and 'decrease' in smoking were the predominant responses, respectively. The results from the meta-analysis, which ex

SUBMITTER: Bakaloudi DR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9939396 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature