Die E–Zigarette – Verbreitung, Konsummuster und Nutzermotive bei Siebt- und Achtklässlern

Schneider S, Herr RM, Herth FJ, Bauer-Kemény C, Huerkamp R, Diehl K, Goerig T (2016)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2016

Journal

Sucht Neuland Verlagsgesllschaft

Book Volume: 62

Pages Range: 153-162

Journal Issue: 3

DOI: 10.1024/0939-5911/a000424

Abstract

Objective: E-cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular worldwide. In this study we questioned a comparatively young group of German school pupils about their familiarity with e-cigarettes, their history of e-cigarette use, and their usage habits. We identified typical user groups and investigated their reasons for using e-cigarettes. Methods: As part of the PrevEND Study II, which is presented here for the first time, between 10/2014 and 03/2015 a total of 840 seventh- and eighth-grade school children from the Rheine-Neckar metropolitan region were anonymously asked standardized questions about e-cigarettes (including e-shishas). Results: Almost all of the pupils asked were familiar with e-cigarettes (98 %), and 16% had used an e-cigarette at least once. A social gradient became apparent in which 9 % of all "Gymnasium" (preparatory high school) students, 17% of "Realschule" (higher professional secondary school) students, and 33% of "Werkreal" and "Hauptschule"(lower professional secondary school) students had used an e-cigarette at least once (p < 0.001). The majority of e-cigarette users did not smoke tobacco products. E-cigarette use in a peer group was the most significant determinant of individual e-cigarette use. Additionally, the lifetime prevalence of e-cigarette use was higher than the lifetime prevalence of tobacco cigarette use. Conclusions: The results show that e-cigarette use is prevalent among adolescents and indicate the need for statewide monitoring and further investigation of this innovative product's risk profile.

Authors with CRIS profile

Raphael Herr
Katharina Diehl
Tatiana Görig

Involved external institutions

Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg DE Germany (DE) Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Schneider, S., Herr, R.M., Herth, F.J., Bauer-Kemény, C., Huerkamp, R., Diehl, K., & Goerig, T. (2016). Die E–Zigarette – Verbreitung, Konsummuster und Nutzermotive bei Siebt- und Achtklässlern. Sucht, 62(3), 153-162. https://doi.org/10.1024/0939-5911/a000424

MLA:

Schneider, Sven, et al. "Die E–Zigarette – Verbreitung, Konsummuster und Nutzermotive bei Siebt- und Achtklässlern." Sucht 62.3 (2016): 153-162.

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