Changes in Awareness and Sources of Tobacco and E-Cigarettes Among Youth in Great Britain
Author Information
Author(s): Jennie C Parnham, Charlotte Vrinten, Hazel Cheeseman, Laura Bunce, Nicholas S Hopkinson, Filippidis Filippos T, Anthony A Laverty
Primary Institution: Imperial College London
Hypothesis
How have awareness and sources of tobacco and e-cigarettes changed among children and adolescents in Great Britain over time?
Conclusion
Current policies to limit awareness of and access to tobacco and e-cigarettes among adolescents in the UK may not be effective.
Supporting Evidence
- 10.1% of participants used some form of nicotine product.
- The likelihood of noticing tobacco cigarettes on display fell over time.
- Adolescent users were more likely to source e-cigarettes from small shops in 2022 compared to 2019.
- Policies on advertising and sale of tobacco and e-cigarettes need reinforcement.
Takeaway
The study found that kids are seeing fewer tobacco products in stores but more e-cigarettes, which means rules to keep them from using these products aren't working well.
Methodology
The study used data from repeated online cross-sectional surveys of youth aged 11-18 in Great Britain from 2018 to 2022.
Potential Biases
Potential misclassification bias in self-reported data on product display awareness.
Limitations
Some participants had missing data, and the study may not fully represent all demographics due to limited sociodemographic data.
Participant Demographics
51% female, 71% in higher social grades, 86% lived in England.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Confidence Interval
95% CI 1.24, 3.29
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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