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01-10-2016 | Original Paper

Exploring Attitudes of Children 12–17 Years of Age Toward Electronic Cigarettes

Authors: Fadi Hammal, Barry A. Finegan

Published in: Journal of Community Health | Issue 5/2016

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore electronic cigarettes (EC) use among youth. Focus group sessions with youth (aged 12–17) were held to explore their knowledge and attitudes about EC use. Content analysis techniques were used. There has been an increase in the visibility and accessibility of EC in the past few years among youth. Compared with conventional cigarettes (CC), youth indicated that they would be more willing to use EC under their peer influence. This was motivated by the perception that EC were less harmful. Among youth EC are perceived as less harmful, easier to access and use than CC. Youth do not appear to have received much education about EC. However, they were not convinced that EC were risk free. Clear and unambiguous education about the risk of engaging in any form of smoking/vaping and enforcement of access restrictions appear to be required.

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Title: Exploring Attitudes of Children 12–17 Years of Age Toward Electronic Cigarettes
Authors: Fadi Hammal
Barry A. Finegan
Publication date: 01-10-2016
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Community Health / Issue 5/2016
Print ISSN: 0094-5145
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3610
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10900-016-0178-6

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