Factors that influence cannabis vaping habits of college students: A qualitative study.
J Am Coll Health
; : 1-8, 2022 Oct 25.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-36282209
ABSTRACT
Objective:
The purpose of this study is to examine the attitudes and perceptions of college undergraduates regarding cannabis vaping.Participants:
Twenty-one, predominantly male (71.4%; Mage = 22, SD = 2.09), undergraduate college students who reported vaping cannabis in the past 30 days.Methods:
Participants were interviewed to determine their attitudes and perceptions regarding cannabis vaping.Findings:
Thematic analysis uncovered six primary themes and eighteen subthemes. Main themes included (1) Convenience, (2) Discreetness, (3) Mood-Altering Experience, (4) Social Acceptability, (5) Health and Safety, and (6) COVID-19 Pandemic Impact.Conclusion:
College students who use cannabis tend to both vape and use combustible methods, depending upon social and physical environment. This population tends to vaporize cannabis for its perceived mood-altering properties. Additional research is needed to further examine the behaviors and attitudes surrounding cannabis vaping among college undergraduates, as well as the development of interventions specific to this demographic.
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Collection:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Qualitative_research
Language:
En
Journal:
J Am Coll Health
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States