Prevalence and reasons for Juul use among college students |
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| Authors: | Melinda Ickes Jakob W Hester Amanda T Wiggins Mary Kay Rayens Ellen J Hahn Ramakanth Kavuluru |
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| Institution: | 1. Kinesiology and Health Promotion, Tobacco Policy, BREATHE, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA;2. Melinda.ickes@uky.edu;4. Health Promotion, College of Education, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA;5. Data Management &6. Outcomes, BREATHE, College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA;7. BREATHE, College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA;8. Division of Biomedical Informatics, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA |
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| Abstract: | AbstractObjective: Examine Juul use patterns, sociodemographic and personal factors associated with Juul use, and reasons for Juul initiation and current use, among college students. Participants: Convenience sample of 371 undergraduates at a large university in the southeast; recruited April 2018. Methods: Cross-sectional design using an online survey. Logistic regression identified the personal risk factors for current use. Results: Over 80% of participants recognized Juul; 36% reported ever use and 21% past 30-day use. Significant risk factors for current Juul use were: male, White/non-Hispanic, lower undergraduate, and current cigarette smoker. Current Juul users chose ease of use and lack of a bad smell as reasons for use. Ever Juul users most commonly endorsed curiosity and use by friends as reasons for trying Juul. Conclusions: Given the propensity for nicotine addiction among youth and young adults, rates of Juul use are alarming and warrant immediate intervention. |
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| Keywords: | E-cigarette tobacco prevention young adult |
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