Perceptions of Alternative Tobacco Products, Anti-tobacco Media, and Tobacco Regulation among Young Adults: A Qualitative Study
Perceptions of Alternative Tobacco Products, Anti-tobacco Media, and Tobacco Regulation among Young Adults: A Qualitative Study
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DOI：
10.5993/ajhb.42.4.11
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发表时间：
2018-07-01
影响因子：
2.3
通讯作者：
Berg, Carla J.
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作者：
Getachew, Betelihem;Payne, Jackelyn B.;Berg, Carla J.
目的：随着替代烟草制品（ATP）使用的增加和公共卫生行动的滞后，我们探讨了年轻人对ATP、反烟草信息和烟草监管的看法。方法：对60名年龄在18-25岁的乔治亚州大学生进行半结构化访谈：(1)使用香烟、小雪茄/小雪茄（LCCs）、无烟烟草或电子烟（>=过去30天中的15天）；或(2)水烟>=过去30天中的10（由于使用频率较低）。在招募的99名参与者中，80人同意，60人参与。结果：参与者平均21.01岁（SD = 2.07）， 56.7%为女性，65.0%为黑人；56.7%的人目前使用香烟，43.3%使用低脂香烟，26.7%使用无烟烟草，45.0%使用电子烟，41.7%使用水烟。香烟被认为对健康最有害，最容易上瘾。电子烟和水烟通常被认为是风险最低的。许多人指出，ATP风险信息有限或难以获得，大多数反烟草运动与ATP无关。与会者要求更多关于ATP风险和ATP监管需求的研究和证据传播。结论：鉴于年轻人对atp的低风险认知，研究、反烟草运动和监管必须解决其已知和潜在的风险。
Objectives: With increased alternative tobacco product (ATP) use and lagging public health action, we explored perceptions of ATPs, anti-tobacco messaging, and tobacco regulation among young adults. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 60 Georgia college students aged 18-25 using: (1) cigarettes, little cigars/cigarillos (LCCs), smokeless tobacco, or e-cigarettes >= 15 days of the past 30; or (2) hookah >= 10 of the past 30 days (due to lower frequency of use). Of 99 participants recruited, 80 consented, and 60 participated. Results: Participants were on average 21.01 years old (SD = 2.07), 56.7% women, and 65.0% black; 56.7% reported current use of cigarettes, 43.3% LCCs, 26.7% smokeless tobacco, 45.0% e-cigarettes, and 41.7% hookah. Cigarettes were perceived as most harmful to health and most addictive. E-cigarettes and hookah were generally regarded as lowest risk. Many indicated that ATP risk information was limited or inaccessible and that most anti-tobacco campaigns were irrelevant to ATPs. Participants requested more research and dissemination of evidence regarding ATP risks and need for ATP regulation. Conclusions: In light of low risk perceptions regarding ATPs among young adults, research, anti-tobacco campaigns, and regulation must address their known and potential risks.