School Factors Associated with Past 30-Day E-Cigarette Use Among Hispanic Youth

R. Andrew Yockey, Kruti S. Chaliawala, Rebecca A. Vidourek, Keith King

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Abstract

E-cigarettes are a popular type of nicotine product among youth in the United States. Hispanic youth, one of the fastest growing populations in the United States, are second only to white youth for e-cigarette use. Analysis of the Parents’ Resource Institute for Drug Education data was conducted to determine past 30-day e-cigarette use among Hispanic youth ( n  = 4,602) and also examined school factors related to such use. Findings indicated that 13.8% of Hispanic youth used e-cigarettes in the past 30 days. Multivariate logistic regression analysis determined several school factors (e.g., poor grades, grade level) related to e-cigarette use. School-based prevention programs are needed to reduce and eliminate e-cigarette use among Hispanic youth.
Original languageAmerican English
JournalThe Journal of School Nursing
DOIs
StatePublished - 10 Jul 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Hispanic youth
  • e-cigarettes
  • school
  • secondary data analysis

EGS Disciplines

  • Community Health and Preventive Medicine

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