Juul and the upsurge of e-cigarette use among college undergraduates. Issue 1 (14th February 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Roberts, Megan E.; Keller-Hamilton, Brittney; Ferketich, Amy K.; Berman, Micah L.
• Is Part Of: Journal of American college health. Volume 70:Issue 1(2022)
• Page Start: 9
• Page End: 12
• Publication Date: 2022-02-14
• Subjects: College students -- e-cigarettes -- Juul -- tobacco -- young adults; College students -- Health and hygiene -- United States -- Periodicals; College students -- Health and hygiene -- Periodicals; College students -- Mental health -- Periodicals; Universities and colleges -- Health promotion services -- Periodicals; 362.10883781980973
• DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2020.1726355
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0744-8481

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: Examine trends in e-cigarette use, and Juul use specifically, among U.S. college students. Participants: In 2016, we established a cohort of 529 incoming first-year students to a large Midwestern University. In 2018, these students (now third-years) were re-contacted, and a new sample of 611 incoming first-year students was enrolled. Methods: First-year students in 2016 completed a survey assessing their e-cigarette use; in 2018, first- and second-year students reported on e-cigarette use, and use of Juul specifically. Results: From 2016 to 2018, past 30-day e-cigarette use rose from 5.9% to 27.7%. In 2018, for Juul alone, ever use was above 35% and past 30-day use was above 20% for both cohorts. Juul use did not differ by gender, but was associated with higher socioeconomic status (SES) and being White. Conclusions: Findings present disturbing possibilities for long-term nicotine addiction among the next generation, and underscore the need for a rapid public health response.