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  • Title: Assessment of Exclusive, Dual, and Polytobacco E-Cigarette Use and COVID-19 Outcomes Among College Students.
    Author: Merianos AL, Russell AM, Mahabee-Gittens EM, Barry AE, Yang M, Lin HC.
    Journal: Am J Health Promot; 2022 Mar; 36(3):421-428. PubMed ID: 34865520.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: This study examined current (past 30-day) dual- and polytobacco use patterns and COVID-19 symptomatology, testing, and diagnosis status among college student electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) users. DESIGN: Cross-sectional online questionnaire administered during October-December 2020. SETTING: Four large, U.S. public universities in geographically diverse locations. SAMPLE: College students (N=756) ages 18-24 who reported current e-cigarette use. MEASURES: Current use of e-cigarettes, combustible cigarettes, and cigars, and self-reported COVID-19 symptomatology, testing, and diagnosis status were measured. ANALYSIS: Multivariable logistic regression models accounting for students' demographics, university site, fraternity/sorority membership, and current residence. RESULTS: Over half (53.6%) of students were exclusive e-cigarette users, 20.4% were dual e-cigarette and combustible cigarette users, 4.6% were dual e-cigarette and cigar users, and 21.4% were poly users of e-cigarettes, combustible cigarettes, and cigars. Compared to exclusive e-cigarette users, dual users of e-cigarettes and combustible cigarettes (AOR=2.12, 95%CI=1.05-4.27) and poly users of e-cigarettes, combustible cigarettes, and cigars (AOR=3.70, 95%CI=1.78-7.70) had increased odds of COVID-19 symptomatology, even when accounting for covariates. While current tobacco use groups did not differ based on COVID-19 testing, polytobacco users had significantly increased odds (AOR=2.16, 95%CI=1.11-4.20) of having received a positive COVID-19 diagnosis. CONCLUSION: Given use of two or more tobacco products increased COVID-19-related risks, results underscore the need to prevent dual- and polytobacco use behaviors in college student e-cigarette users.
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