A study on the dual use of e-cigarettes and cigarettes among adolescents in Shandong Province
10.3760/cma.j.cn112338-20230531-00342
- VernacularTitle:山东省青少年电子烟和卷烟双重使用行为的研究
- Author:
Peijing ZHOU
1
;
Liansen WANG
;
Weiliang LIU
;
Xingguang YANG
;
Jiajia LIU
;
Xia WEI
;
Yan LENG
Author Information
1. 山东省疾病预防控制中心，济南 250014
- Keywords:
Cigarettes;
Dual use;
Adolescents
- From:
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology
2024;45(4):548-552
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To understand the current status and its associated factors of dual use of e-cigarettes and cigarettes among adolescents in Shandong Province and explore the reasons for dual use behavior.Methods:A self-administered survey was conducted among 7 999 middle school students who were selected by stratified multi-stage cluster sample method. Data were weighted and analyzed by the SPSS 25.0 complex program.Results:In Shandong Province, the prevalence rates of attempting and current dual use of e-cigarettes and cigarettes among adolescents appeared as 7.7% and 1.3%, respectively. Male, friends smoking, and secondhand smoke exposure in the past 7 days were risk factors for dual use. Compared with cigarette smokers, dual users have no differences in cognition and behavior in quitting smoking ( P>0.05). The main reason for dual users to smoke e-cigarettes was curiosity. Conclusions:Dual use of e-cigarettes and cigarettes is common among adolescents in Shandong Province, and its influencing factors are similar to traditional cigarettes. Dual use is not a transitional stage for smoking cessation. Dual users are more likely to continue smoking in the future, which should be paid attention and concern.
