Peer-Related Correlates of e-Cigarette Use in Australian Adolescents

A Cross-sectional Examination

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ID15440607
AuthorsEmily Hunter (0000-0001-5495-6962, The University of Sydney, corresponding author), Lauren A Gardner (0000-0002-8592-6691, The University of Sydney), Siobhan M O’dean (0000-0002-5898-2065, The University of Sydney), Siobhan O’Dean, Nicola C Newton (0000-0001-6305-2623, The University of Sydney), Louise Thornton (0000-0001-7705-833X, The University of Sydney), Amy‐Leigh Rowe (0000-0003-0896-7112, The University of Sydney), Amy-Leigh Rowe, Tim Slade (0000-0002-1725-9188, The University of Sydney), Nyanda Mcbride (0000-0003-1714-6631, Curtin University), Emma Devine (0000-0001-8110-6445, The University of Sydney), Emma K Devine, Lyra Egan (0000-0003-0922-4396, The University of Sydney), Maree Teesson (0000-0002-6744-463X, The University of Sydney), Katrina E Champion (0000-0001-8319-9366, The University of Sydney)
Year2023
Volume23
Issue1
Pages251-262
Publication date2023-11-22
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Mental Health and Addiction (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1557-1874 • E-ISSN: 1557-1882
PublisherSpringer Science+Business Media (PUBLISHER • DE)
DOI10.1007/s11469-023-01200-0
OpenAlexW4388893383
LanguageEN
References cited66

Background This study examined cross-sectional associations between e-cigarette use and (i) perceived peer use of e-cigarettes and (ii) bullying (perpetration and/or victimisation) in Australian adolescents. Methods Data were collected in 2022 as part of a cluster randomised controlled trial. Logistic regressions examined associations between e-cigarette use (ever use) and the perceived proportion of friends who use e-cigarettes, bullying victimisation, bullying perpetration and “bully-victim” status (i.e. having perpetrated and been bullied). Results The sample comprised 4204 participants (M age = 15.70, SD = 0.60). Perceived peer e-cigarette use (OR = 2.59, 95% CI = 2.42, 2.77 p < .001), bullying victimisation (OR = 1.26, 95% CI = 1.08, 1.46, p = .004), bullying perpetration (OR = 3.00, 95% CI = 2.45, 3.66, p < .001) and being a “bully-victim” (OR = 2.58, 95% CI = 2.06, 3.24, p < .001) were associated with increased odds of ever having used an e-cigarette. Conclusions While further longitudinal research is required, results suggest that future prevention efforts for adolescent e-cigarette use could target peer-related factors, such as perceived peer use and bullying

Cross-sectional study · Developmental psychology · Environmental health · Health psychology · Injury prevention · Logistic regression · Odds · Odds ratio · Peer group · Poison control · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Public health · Suicide prevention · Victimisation · Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression · Child Development and Digital Technology · Clinical Psychology · Demography · Medicine · Psychology · Smoking Behavior and Cessation · Internal Medicine

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