Who Uses E-cigarettes and Why? E-cigarette Use among Older Adolescents and Young Adults in Japan
Jastis Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13913385 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sumiyo Okawa (0000-0002-2197-7078, Cancer Control Center, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan, corresponding author), Takatoshi Tabuchi (0000-0002-1050-3125, Cancer Control Center, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan), Isao Miyashiro (0000-0002-2575-4971, Cancer Control Center, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 52 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 37-45 |
| Publication date | 2019-12-31 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Psychoactive Drugs (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0279-1072 • E-ISSN: 2159-9777 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/02791072.2019.1708999 |
| PMID | 31888424 |
| OpenAlex | W2998028460 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 21 |
A variety of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are sold in Japan and targeted toward young people. However, few studies have considered who uses e-cigarettes and why they use them. This study examined factors associated with e-cigarette use and the reasons for their use among the young population in Japan. Our internet-based cross-sectional study was conducted between February and March 2019. We analyzed the data of 2,414 participants aged 15-29 years to identify factors associated with e-cigarette use in the last 12 months and assess the reasons participants gave for their use. We found 4.3% of the participants had used e-cigarettes in the past 12 months. The multivariable logistic regression showed that the use of combustible or heated tobacco and perceiving e-cigarette use as an attractive behavior were associated with having used e-cigarettes. Interest in fruit flavors, stylish design and function of e-cigarettes, and the influence of friends using e-cigarettes were major reasons for their use. Although e-cigarette users are still a minority among this population, the flavors and design of e-cigarette products attract young people, and gain popularity in the youth community. This highlights an urgent need for the monitoring of e-cigarette and tobacco use among the young population in Japan
Electronic cigarette · Environmental health · Logistic regression · Popularity · Population · Young adult · Demography · Medicine · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Psychology · Smoking Behavior and Cessation · Social Psychology · Gerontology
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2021 - 2025 (5) |
| Highly cited | No |