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Roh T, Fields S, Sahu R, Trisha NF, Carrillo G. Vaping Behavior and Intention to Quit among Undergraduate Students in a Hispanic-Serving University. J Community Health 2024:10.1007/s10900-024-01364-3. [PMID: 38762685 DOI: 10.1007/s10900-024-01364-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/20/2024]
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The surge in electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) usage, particularly among young adults, poses significant public health concerns. This study aimed to identify predictors of e-cigarette use, quit attempts, and frequency among undergraduate students in a Hispanic-serving university in Texas. A cross-sectional study was conducted between August 1 and October 26, 2023, recruiting undergraduate students through the Sona system, an online experiment management platform. Participants completed an online survey that covered demographics, educational status, vaping status, initiation age, reasons for first and current e-cigarette use, frequency of past usage, intentions to quit, and quit attempt frequency. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, multinomial logistic regression, and multivariable linear regression. Among 316 participants, 33.9% reported current e-cigarette use. Junior and senior students, as well as prior tobacco users, were more likely to be current vapers. Prior vaping experience was more prevalent among Hispanic individuals and those with a history of tobacco use. Notably, 74.3% of current users attempted to quit in the past year, with a higher frequency of quit attempts among females, Hispanic students, and those with vaping acquaintances. However, the vaping behavior and quit attempt patterns were similar across other categories. This study highlights how various factors influence e-cigarette use among college students. It suggests that prevention and quitting programs should consider the specific needs of different groups. Future studies will continue to look at different student groups to find the most effective ways to help them quit vaping.
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Affiliation(s)
- Taehyun Roh
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA.
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- Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, College of Arts and Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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Cadix E, Le Denmat V, Chapalain D, Pougnet L, Fortin C, Lodde B, Pougnet R. Action « hôpital et campus sans tabac » : évaluation à mi-parcours des connaissances de l’action et des besoins exprimés par les étudiants et les professionnels. Rev Mal Respir 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rmr.2022.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Pougnet R, Lucas D, Pougnet L, Chapalain D, Fortin C, Loddé B, Dewitte JD, Eniafe-Eveillard MB, Le Denmat V. [Smoking, vaping among hospital staff during the Covid-19 pandemic: Appraisal of the "tobacco-free hospital, campus" campaign in Brest]. Rev Mal Respir 2022; 39:413-419. [PMID: 35597726 PMCID: PMC8847087 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmr.2022.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In the framework of a "tobacco-free hospital and campus" campaign, we conducted a study on the prevalence of smoking and vaping among a university hospital (CHRU) staff. The study took place in late 2020 (from 1 September to 15 December), and involved self-assessment of the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on smoking. MATERIAL AND METHOD A cross-sectional study was carried out using an online questionnaire, which was distributed by email and QR code posting and included socio-professional details as well as data on participants' smoking and vaping. RESULTS There were 782 responses, representing a participation rate of 13.5%. The sample included 73.3% women and 22.7% men; 28.9% nurses, 24.9% medical staff, 3.6% nursing assistants and 42.6% other professional categories. The overall smoking rate was 13%. Sixty-two (7.9%) participants vaped; 37 (5%) vaped exclusively, 25 (3.2%) combined smoking and vaping. Men smoked more than women: 23.7% vs. 9.4% (P < 0.01). Medical staff smoked and vaped less than other categories; 6.2% vs 14.8% (P < 0.01) and 4.1% vs 9.1% respectively (P=0.02). Doctors were more often non-smokers: OR=2.71 (95% CI: 1.14-6.46). Among smokers, 25% said they had increased their cigarette consumption during the covid-19 pandemic, frequently as a means of combating stress or fatigue. CONCLUSION This study showed a lower smoking rate than in the literature, possibly due to the high participation of physicians. Ours were the initial estimates of vaping among hospital staff.
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- R Pougnet
- Service de santé au travail du personnel hospitalier, CHRU Morvan, 2, avenue Foch, 29200 Brest, France; Laboratoires d'études et de recherches en sociologie (LABERS), EA 3149, université de Bretagne Occidentale, Brest, France.
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- Service de santé au travail du personnel hospitalier, CHRU Morvan, 2, avenue Foch, 29200 Brest, France; Optimisation des régulations physiologiques (ORPHY), EA 4324, université de Bretagne Occidentale, Brest, France
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- Laboratoire médicale, hôpital d'instruction des Armées, Clermont-Tonnerre, Brest, France
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- Consultation hospitalière de tabacologie, CHRU Morvan, Brest, France
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- Consultation hospitalière de tabacologie, CHRU Morvan, Brest, France
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- Service de santé au travail du personnel hospitalier, CHRU Morvan, 2, avenue Foch, 29200 Brest, France; Optimisation des régulations physiologiques (ORPHY), EA 4324, université de Bretagne Occidentale, Brest, France; Consultation hospitalière de tabacologie, CHRU Morvan, Brest, France
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- Service de santé au travail du personnel hospitalier, CHRU Morvan, 2, avenue Foch, 29200 Brest, France; Laboratoires d'études et de recherches en sociologie (LABERS), EA 3149, université de Bretagne Occidentale, Brest, France; Consultation hospitalière de tabacologie, CHRU Morvan, Brest, France
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- Service de santé au travail du personnel hospitalier, CHRU Morvan, 2, avenue Foch, 29200 Brest, France
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- Consultation hospitalière de tabacologie, CHRU Morvan, Brest, France
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Adouard V, Menecier P, Chapalain F, Gelly B, Tamboloni JC. [Smoking prevalence among nursing students and nursing assistants in Mâcon: 2021 survey and evolution over 13 years]. Rev Mal Respir 2022; 39:328-333. [PMID: 35459586 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmr.2022.02.058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Smoking is a public health issue in France, especially among the young. Its specificities for caregivers and health students are part of a nationwide "Tobacco-free health place" strategy, underlining the importance of individual choices and the clinical roles of future health professionals. METHOD Prospective survey by online questionnaire, conducted in 2021 among 238 nursing students and nursing assistants in Mâcon, concerning their smoking habits, vaping and the impact of the Covid-19 health crisis, the objectives being to assess the prevalence of smoking in this population, and compare it to previous surveys and data from the literature. In addition, smoking-related behavior was observed. RESULTS One hundred and fifty-seven out of 238 students (66%), 95% of whom were women, responded to the questionnaire, with an average age of 25.1 years (SD: 7.7). Smoking prevalence was measured at 22%. This rate has fluctuated without declining in the surveys undertaken since 2008. Vaping was practiced by 8% of respondents, three-quarters of whom were also smokers. The health crisis appeared to have aggravated smoking habits among the future caregivers, two-fifths of whom considered it embarrassing for a caregiver to smoke, whatever their own smoking status. CONCLUSIONS Smoking prevalence has not declined in this predominantly female student population, with results similar to those elsewhere in France, Young generations of caregivers will be challenged from the standpoints of personal health and professional skills in their treatment of smokers, which it would be desirable for them to ensure without undue cognitive dissonance.
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- V Adouard
- Unité de tabacologie, CH de Mâcon, Mâcon, France
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- Service d'addictologie, CH de Mâcon, Mâcon, France; Laboratoire DIPHE, université Lyon 2 Lumière, institut de psychologie, Bron, France.
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- Service des urgences, CH de Mâcon, Mâcon, France
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