Dual use of electronic and tobacco cigarettes among adolescents: a cross-sectional study in Poland

Maciej L. Goniewicz (), Noel J. Leigh (), Michal Gawron (), Justyna Nadolska (), Lukasz Balwicki (), Connor McGuire () and Andrzej Sobczak ()
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Maciej L. Goniewicz: Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Noel J. Leigh: Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Michal Gawron: Medical University of Silesia
Justyna Nadolska: Medical University of Gdansk
Lukasz Balwicki: Medical University of Gdansk
Connor McGuire: Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Andrzej Sobczak: Medical University of Silesia

International Journal of Public Health, 2016, vol. 61, issue 2, No 7, 189-197

Abstract: Abstract Objectives Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are gaining in popularity among youth. While these products may be beneficial in adult smokers, the effect on young users of electronic and tobacco cigarettes (dual users) is unknown. The objective of this study was to assess the frequency of dual use among adolescents and to compare tobacco cigarette consumption among dual and exclusive tobacco cigarette users. Methods A cross-sectional survey of a sample of 2213 Polish students aged 16–18 conducted between December 2013 and February 2014. Results Overall, 21.8 % of students were dual users. Dual users were more likely to smoke tobacco cigarettes on a daily basis [adjusted odds ratio, AOR 3.54 (95 % CI 2.34–5.36) and less likely to smoke fewer cigarettes per day (AOR 0.27 (95 % CI 0.12–0.57)] than exclusive tobacco cigarette users. Conclusions The frequency of dual use was higher than exclusive use of a single product among Polish adolescents. Young dual users do not smoke a lower number of tobacco cigarettes per day than exclusive tobacco cigarette users.

Keywords: Electronic cigarette; Tobacco cigarette; Dual use; Adolescent (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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