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Epidemiology of Traditional Cigarette and E-Cigarette Use Among Adolescents in Poland: Analysis of Sociodemographic Risk Factors

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  • Paulina Kurdyś-Bykowska

    (Department and Clinical Department of Pediatrics in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia, 40-055 Katowice, Poland)

  • Leon Kośmider

    (Faculty of Science and Technology, Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa, Armii Krajowej 13/15, 42-200 Czestochowa, Poland)

  • Wojciech Bykowski

    (MTZ Clinical Research Powered by Pratia, ul. Gładka 22, 02-172 Warszawa, Poland)

  • Dawid Konwant

    (Department and Clinical Department of Pediatrics in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia, 40-055 Katowice, Poland)

  • Krystyna Stencel-Gabriel

    (Department and Clinical Department of Pediatrics in Bytom, Medical University of Silesia, 40-055 Katowice, Poland)

Abstract

Background: E-cigarettes are electronic nicotine-dispensing systems in the form of an aerosol. Their popularity among adolescents is growing at an exceedingly fast pace. Methods: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of the use of traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes and identify demographic risk factors for the use of these products by adolescents in large and small cities and rural areas in Poland. This cross-sectional study conducted in 2021 aimed to assess the prevalence of traditional cigarette and e-cigarette use among adolescents aged 12–18 in Poland, while identifying demographic risk factors associated with their usage. A total of 10,388 adolescents participated, predominantly from rural areas. Results: Findings revealed that 12.3% were traditional cigarette smokers, with 90% smoking in the past month, while 14.9% were e-cigarette users, with 84.7% using them in the past month. Dual users accounted for 6.4% of respondents. Non-smokers were younger, and e-cigarette users were more likely to be boys from larger cities. Moreover, mothers of non-smokers tended to have higher education levels than those of traditional cigarette smokers. Conclusions: This study provides important new insights into demographic predictors associated with the use of specific devices, which can help inform targeted interventions to reduce e-cigarette use.

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  • Paulina Kurdyś-Bykowska & Leon Kośmider & Wojciech Bykowski & Dawid Konwant & Krystyna Stencel-Gabriel, 2024. "Epidemiology of Traditional Cigarette and E-Cigarette Use Among Adolescents in Poland: Analysis of Sociodemographic Risk Factors," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(11), pages 1-17, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:21:y:2024:i:11:p:1493-:d:1517803
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