Social Determinants of Perception: Investigating the Role of Key Sociodemographic Variables in Self-Perceived Vaping Risk
Abstract/Contents
- Abstract
- E-cigarette use has increased dramatically in the United States over the past decade. Risk perceptions play a strong role in the likelihood of undertaking risky behaviors, including use of e-cigarettes. However, there is a dearth of understanding regarding the various factors associated with risk perceptions of nicotine e-cigarettes. In particular, despite some demographic differences in e-cigarette use, we know little about how e-cigarette-related perceived risks vary by demographic variables. The aim of this study was to identify differences in perceived risk of nicotine e-cigarettes among different sociodemographic groups. An online Qualtrics survey of individuals (N = 6,131) in the United States between the ages of 13-40 was conducted to examine patterns and predictors of e-cigarette use. Surveys queried participants on both sociodemographic variables such as race/ethnicity, gender, LGBTQIA+ status, and financial comfort; vape ever/never-usage; and perceived risk of various nicotine devices. Findings showed that perceived risks of e-cigarette use was lower among current e-cigarette users (defined as any e-cigarette use in the past 30 days), Black and Latino groups, those aged 21-24, and non-binary individuals. The findings of this study suggest that greater focus should be placed on addressing certain sociodemographic groups’ risk perceptions towards e-cigarette devices as these groups may be the most vulnerable to future use. There is a need for more research on why these groups experience a lower perceived risk and the degree to which these pressures may manifest in other risky behaviors.
Description
| Type of resource | text |
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| Date created | August 25, 2022 |
| Publication date | August 26, 2022 |
Creators/Contributors
| Author | Bhatt, Alexander |
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3372-7268
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Subjects
| Subject | Risk perception |
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| Subject | Electronic cigarettes |
| Subject | Vaping |
| Subject | Nicotine |
| Genre | Text |
| Genre | Thesis |
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- Bhatt, A. (2022). Social Determinants of Perception: Investigating the Role of Key Sociodemographic Variables in Self-Perceived Vaping Risk. Stanford Digital Repository. Available at https://purl.stanford.edu/fr705pb2476
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