Disciplines
Health Services Research
Abstract (300 words maximum)
This study aims to examine the relationship between sex and electronic vapor product use among adolescent high school students aged 12 to 17. As the use of electronic vapor products, commonly known as e-cigarettes or vapes, continues to rise among youth, understanding demographic trends is crucial for the creation of public health interventions. A quantitative approach was utilized to create appropriate visuals and analyze the data, providing a clear representation of the patterns observed. This study utilizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS). The sample size of the dataset being used in this analysis is 16,111 cases. The YRBSS is used to monitor six key areas of health amongst the younger population: injury-related behaviors, tobacco use, substance use, sexual behaviors, unhealthy diets, and physical inactivity. This surveillance system is essential for identifying emerging health threats among young people. Research suggests that demographic factors, such as sex, influence use of tobacco in adolescents. Therefore, our proposal is that sex could also influence the use of e-cigarettes or other electronic vapor products in this group. Our hypothesis is that adolescent males are more likely to engage in higher rates of electronic vapor use compared to their female counterparts. This may be attributed to males' higher overall participation in risk-taking behaviors like those that the YRBSS tracks. The expected findings of this study aim to shed light on demographic patterns in vaping behaviors and inform public health interventions more effectively. By understanding these patterns, public health professionals can better tailor prevention programs and interventions to target the at-risk population. These findings will have implications not only for immediate public health strategies but also for future research aimed at understanding the broader social and psychological factors influencing youth vaping.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
WCHHS - Health Promotion and Physical Education
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Dr. Kevin Gittner
Included in
Statistical Analysis of Sex and Adolescent E-Vapor Product Use
This study aims to examine the relationship between sex and electronic vapor product use among adolescent high school students aged 12 to 17. As the use of electronic vapor products, commonly known as e-cigarettes or vapes, continues to rise among youth, understanding demographic trends is crucial for the creation of public health interventions. A quantitative approach was utilized to create appropriate visuals and analyze the data, providing a clear representation of the patterns observed. This study utilizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS). The sample size of the dataset being used in this analysis is 16,111 cases. The YRBSS is used to monitor six key areas of health amongst the younger population: injury-related behaviors, tobacco use, substance use, sexual behaviors, unhealthy diets, and physical inactivity. This surveillance system is essential for identifying emerging health threats among young people. Research suggests that demographic factors, such as sex, influence use of tobacco in adolescents. Therefore, our proposal is that sex could also influence the use of e-cigarettes or other electronic vapor products in this group. Our hypothesis is that adolescent males are more likely to engage in higher rates of electronic vapor use compared to their female counterparts. This may be attributed to males' higher overall participation in risk-taking behaviors like those that the YRBSS tracks. The expected findings of this study aim to shed light on demographic patterns in vaping behaviors and inform public health interventions more effectively. By understanding these patterns, public health professionals can better tailor prevention programs and interventions to target the at-risk population. These findings will have implications not only for immediate public health strategies but also for future research aimed at understanding the broader social and psychological factors influencing youth vaping.