e-Cigarettes in College-Age Students: Roles of the Nurse Practitioner

The aims of this study were to assess practices and identify strategies to reduce e-cigarette use among college students. Using a mixed methods design, an online survey assessed e-cigarette perceptions and usage, and focus groups were used to conduct in-depth assessments. Grade point average and Greek life were significantly related to e-cigarette practices. Content analysis yielded 5 main categories: safer than smoking, it ’s cool in high school, easily accessible, generationally chill, and quitting because of consequences.

Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - September 17, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Lynette Rayman, Theresa A. Kessler Tags: Original Research Source Type: research