"That's the whole thing about vaping, it's custom tasty goodness": a meta-ethnography of young adults' perceptions and experiences of e-cigarette use.
Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy
; 16(1): 85, 2021 11 12.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1526649
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
E-cigarettes are increasing in popularity, particularly among young adults. With public health organisations contesting the possible benefits of e-cigarettes, research is required to explore young adults' use of e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation and recreational tool. This study examined existing qualitative data to understand how transition into adulthood and issues of identity affect young adults' perceptions and experiences of e-cigarette use.METHODS:
A meta-ethnography was conducted to examine how young adults perceive and use e-cigarettes. Data were synthesised using Noblit and Hare's (1988) meta-ethnographic approach. Bronfenbrenner's socio-ecological model (1979) was used to conceptualise themes and map findings.RESULTS:
A total of 34 studies were included in the review. Young adults viewed e-cigarettes as a safer alternative to traditional cigarette smoking and perceived e-cigarettes as an effective cessation tool. Users were able to personalise their e-cigarette use due to the variety of flavours and devices available. E-cigarettes were found to be a sociable tool as they allowed users to align themselves with their peers who used e-cigarettes and facilitated use within smoke-free environments. Young adults demonstrated high levels of self-efficacy with regards to obtaining e-cigarettes from various retailers and were active consumers of e-cigarette marketing.CONCLUSION:
This meta-ethnography provides an in-depth insight into social norms around e-cigarette use and beliefs that e-cigarettes could be a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes. As young adults increasingly engage with e-cigarettes, there is a need for informed policy decisions regarding appropriate use. Engagement with e-cigarettes is often reflected within social media, so this medium could be a key platform for creating tailored interventions which inform young adults about the appropriate use of these products.Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Smoking Cessation
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Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems
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Vaping
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Young adult
Language:
English
Journal:
Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy
Journal subject:
Substance-Related Disorders
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S13011-021-00416-4
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