Differences in quality of life among college student electronic cigarette users
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2018
Description
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore an association between e-cigarette use and Quality of Life (QOL) among college students. METHODS: During February 2016, 1,132 students completed an online survey that included measures of tobacco use and the WHOQOL-BREF instrument. Differences were tested using Chi-square, Fisher's exact test, and ANOVA, and regression was used to assess possible relationships. RESULTS: E-cigarettes were used by 6.97% of the participants, either solo or along with traditional cigarettes. Bivariate analyses suggest that male college students are more likely than females to use e-cigarettes, either solo or in combination with traditional cigarettes (χ =19.4, < .01). Lesbian, gay, and bisexual students are more likely than heterosexual students to use traditional cigarettes, either solo or in combination with e-cigarettes (χ = 32.9, < .01). Multivariate models suggest that for every 10-unit increase in overall QOL, psychological well-being, social relations or environmental health the adjusted odds of being a sole cigarette user were significantly lower (all, < .01), respectively. For every 10-unit increase in psychological well-being the adjusted odds of being a dual user was significantly lower (OR = .83, = .026). CONCLUSIONS: Findings indicate that lower quality of life appears to be connected to tobacco use.
Citation Information
Ridner, S L.; Keith, Rachel J.; Walker, Kandi L.; Hart, Joy L.; Newton, Karen S.; and Crawford, Timothy N., "Differences in quality of life among college student electronic cigarette users" (2018). ETSU Faculty Works. 69.
https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works-2/69