Adolescents and E-cigarettes in India: A Qualitative Study of Perceptions and Practices.

Himanshu A GupteNilesh ChatterjeeGauri Mandal Marina D'Costa

Published in: Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP (2022)

Increasing awareness among adolescents about the harms of e-cigarettes is urgently required through comprehensive tobacco-prevention programs. More research is needed to examine the role of flavors in increasing acceptability of e-cigarettes and how it affects perceived harmfulness of tobacco products.

Keyphrases

smoking cessation
healthcare
primary care
replacement therapy
physical activity
young adults
public health
social support
mental health
depressive symptoms