Use of electronic cigarettes and alternative tobacco products among Romanian adolescents

Valentin Nădăşan (), Kristie L. Foley, Melinda Pénzes, Edit Paulik, Ştefan Mihăicuţă, Zoltán Ábrám, Jozsef Bálint and Robert Urbán
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Valentin Nădăşan: University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Târgu Mureş
Kristie L. Foley: Wake Forest University Medical School
Melinda Pénzes: Semmelweis University
Edit Paulik: University of Szeged
Ştefan Mihăicuţă: University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Zoltán Ábrám: University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Târgu Mureş
Jozsef Bálint: University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Târgu Mureş
Robert Urbán: Eötvös Loránd University

International Journal of Public Health, 2016, vol. 61, issue 2, No 8, 199-207

Abstract: Abstract Objectives To assess socio-demographic and smoking-related correlates of e-cigarette and alternative tobacco products (ATPs) use in a multi-ethnic group of adolescents in Tîrgu Mures, Romania. Methods The cross-sectional study included 1835 high school students from Tirgu Mures, Romania. Socio-demographic variables and data about smoking and e-cigarettes and ATP use were collected using an online questionnaire. Chi-square tests or one-way ANOVA were applied to compare never smokers, non-current smokers, and current smokers. Multiple logistic regression was conducted to determine the correlates of e-cigarettes and ATP use. Results The most frequently tried non-cigarette nicotine and tobacco products were e-cigarette (38.5 %), cigar (31.4 %) and waterpipe (21.1 %). Ever trying and current use of cigarettes were the most important correlates of e-cigarette and ATPs use. Sex, ethnicity, sensation seeking and perceived peer smoking were correlates of several ATPs use. Conclusions The results of this study may inform the development of tailored tobacco control programs.

Keywords: Electronic cigarette; Alternative tobacco products; Correlates; Adolescents; Romania (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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