Association of youth impulsivity and use of e-cigarette devices, flavors, and frequency of use.
Addict Behav
; 134: 107386, 2022 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Given high youth e-cigarette use, it is important to investigate how traits, like impulsivity, may be associated with youth e-cigarette use behaviors. The study aim is to determine if impulsivity is associated with trying more e-cigarette flavors and device types, and greater frequency of e-cigarette use.METHOD:
Cross sectional survey data from CT high schoolers (nâ¯=â¯4875, 6 schools) were collected in 2019. Lifetime (ever) e-cigarette users (nâ¯=â¯2313) completed the Brief Barrett Impulsivity Scale, which contains two subscales; behavioral impulsivity and impaired self-control. Among lifetime users, associations between impulsivity subscales and number of e-cigarette flavors tried, e-cigarette devices tried, and past 30-day frequency of e-cigarette use were examined using regression models. Additionally, associations of impulsivity and use frequency were examined among only current e-cigarette users (≥1 day of use in past 30; nâ¯=â¯1327). School, age, race/ethnicity, vaping initiation age, other tobacco product use, and sex were included as covariates in models.RESULTS:
Higher behavioral impulsivity was associated with greater number of e-cigarette flavors tried (AOR 1.06, 95% CI 1.02, 1.11, pâ¯<.008) and higher frequency of past 30-day use both among ever and current e-cigarette users (AOR 1.26, 95%CI1.10,1.44, pâ¯<.001; AOR 1.12, 95%CI1.02,1.22, pâ¯<.02), but not number of e-cigarette devices tried. Impaired self-control was not associated with any outcomes.CONCLUSION:
Youth with higher behavioral impulsivity may be more at risk for using more e-cigarette flavors and using e-cigarettes more frequently. Regulations aimed at reducing flavor availability among youth and interventions targeting impulsive behavior may be important for this population.
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Addict Behav
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2022
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