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Use of electronic cigarettes and alternative tobacco products among Romanian adolescents

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  • Valentin Nădăşan

    (University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Târgu Mureş)

  • Kristie L. Foley

    (Wake Forest University Medical School)

  • Melinda Pénzes

    (Semmelweis University)

  • Edit Paulik

    (University of Szeged)

  • Ştefan Mihăicuţă

    (University of Medicine and Pharmacy)

  • Zoltán Ábrám

    (University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Târgu Mureş)

  • Jozsef Bálint

    (University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Târgu Mureş)

  • Robert Urbán

    (Eötvös Loránd University)

Abstract

Objectives To assess socio-demographic and smoking-related correlates of e-cigarette and alternative tobacco products (ATPs) use in a multi-ethnic group of adolescents in Tîrgu Mures, Romania. Methods The cross-sectional study included 1835 high school students from Tirgu Mures, Romania. Socio-demographic variables and data about smoking and e-cigarettes and ATP use were collected using an online questionnaire. Chi-square tests or one-way ANOVA were applied to compare never smokers, non-current smokers, and current smokers. Multiple logistic regression was conducted to determine the correlates of e-cigarettes and ATP use. Results The most frequently tried non-cigarette nicotine and tobacco products were e-cigarette (38.5 %), cigar (31.4 %) and waterpipe (21.1 %). Ever trying and current use of cigarettes were the most important correlates of e-cigarette and ATPs use. Sex, ethnicity, sensation seeking and perceived peer smoking were correlates of several ATPs use. Conclusions The results of this study may inform the development of tailored tobacco control programs.

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  • Valentin Nădăşan & Kristie L. Foley & Melinda Pénzes & Edit Paulik & Ştefan Mihăicuţă & Zoltán Ábrám & Jozsef Bálint & Robert Urbán, 2016. "Use of electronic cigarettes and alternative tobacco products among Romanian adolescents," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 61(2), pages 199-207, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v:61:y:2016:i:2:d:10.1007_s00038-015-0774-8
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-015-0774-8
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    1. Jaana M. Kinnunen & Hanna Ollila & Pirjo L. Lindfors & Arja H. Rimpelä, 2016. "Changes in Electronic Cigarette Use from 2013 to 2015 and Reasons for Use among Finnish Adolescents," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 13(11), pages 1-13, November.
    2. Jaana M. Kinnunen & Hanna Ollila & Jaana Minkkinen & Pirjo L. Lindfors & Arja H. Rimpelä, 2018. "A Longitudinal Study of Predictors for Adolescent Electronic Cigarette Experimentation and Comparison with Conventional Smoking," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(2), pages 1-17, February.
    3. Kristie Foley & Lorand Ferencz & Cristian Meghea & Zoltan Abram & Melinda Pénzes & Andrea Fogarasi-Grenczer & Peter Balazs & Lorand Schmidt, 2018. "Home- and Car-Based Rules in Foster Care Settings to Reduce Exposure to Secondhand Smoke: Before and after Romanian National Clean Air Legislation," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(8), pages 1-6, August.

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