High stress, heavy dependence, and mental health concerns shape the quitting journey for young adult e-cigarette users, emphasizing the need for targeted and supportive interventions. Study: A Randomized Clinical Trial of a Quitline Vaping Cessation Intervention: Baseline Characteristics of Young Adult Exclusive E-Cigarette Users Seeking Treatment. Image Credit: xyfen / Shutterstock.
com A recent study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health study examines the characteristics of young adults (YA) who were exclusive e-cigarette (EC) users and seeking treatment. Tailored cessation for young adult e-cigarette users Current estimates indicate that the prevalence of EC use among YA between 18 and 24 years of age in the United States is between 11% and 26.2%.
Several YAs have made attempts to quit EC use; however, few options are specifically targeted to YA EC users. Furthermore, it remains unclear what is the most effective approach to engage YA EC users in effective cessation resources. Despite similarities in their reasons for quitting vaping or smoking, there are unique facilitators and barriers to vaping cessation in the YA population.
Thus, additional research is needed to determine effective cessation methods for EC users interested in quitting by understanding the characteristics of those seeking treatment. About the study Data on treatment-seeking YA who completed a randomized clinical trial baseline survey were included in the cur.