Use of a technophilia index to address e-cigarette trial and use in Mexican youth
Background E-cigarettes have had a strong growth in Mexico, especially among adolescents. These products are advertised as technology advanced products and their increased use may reflect a tendency to adopt new technologies. The concept of "technophilia" draws attention to the "pleas...
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doaj-1034c0274ac54ef6b6034949dce5b9c42020-11-24T20:51:28ZengEuropean PublishingTobacco Induced Diseases1617-96252018-03-0116110.18332/tid/8459184591Use of a technophilia index to address e-cigarette trial and use in Mexican youthInti Barrientos-Gutierrez0Paula Lozano1Paola Morello2Raul Mejia3Edna Arillo-Santillan4Jim Thrasher5National Institute of Public Health, Tobacco Control, MexicoUniversity of South Carolina, United States of AmericaCentro de Estudios de Estado y Sociedad (CEDES), ArgentinaCentro de Estudios de Estado y Sociedad (CEDES), ArgentinaNational Institute of Public Health, Tobacco Control, MexicoUniversity of South Carolina, United States of AmericaBackground E-cigarettes have had a strong growth in Mexico, especially among adolescents. These products are advertised as technology advanced products and their increased use may reflect a tendency to adopt new technologies. The concept of "technophilia" draws attention to the "pleasure, affection, and emotional qualities" that accompanies new technology. The aim of this study is to explore and validate a technophilia index among a cohort of Mexican youth, and to evaluate the association with e-cigarette trial and use. Methods We analyzed cross-sectional data from 8747 students from the three largest cities in Mexico. To develop the technophilia index we evaluated eight questions related to internet use. To validate this scale, we used an explanatory factor analysis on the overall item set. We used linear and multinomial logistic regressions to evaluate the association between the technophilia index and e-cigarette trial/use, and having used e-cigarette as the first tobacco product. Results Study results showed a dose-response association between technophilia index and e-cigarette trial (OR=1.48, 95% CI 1.26-1.75, Quartile 4 vs. Quartile 1). Moreover, Mexican adolescents with high levels of technophilia were more likely to have used e-cigarettes as their first tobacco product (OR=1.78, 95% CI 1.31-2.42, Quartile 4 vs. Quartile 1). Conclusions Results from this study suggest that e-cigarette trial is characterized by greater technophilia among youth. This study highlights the need for research in this area, so that effective strategies may be developed to address these risk factors.http://www.journalssystem.com/tid/Use-of-a-technophilia-index-to-address-e-cigarette-trial-and-use-in-Mexican-youth,84591,0,2.htmlWCTOH |
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Use of a technophilia index to address e-cigarette trial and use in Mexican youth |
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Use of a technophilia index to address e-cigarette trial and use in Mexican youth |
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Background
E-cigarettes have had a strong growth in Mexico, especially among
adolescents. These products are advertised as technology advanced products and
their increased use may reflect a tendency to adopt new technologies. The
concept of "technophilia" draws attention to the "pleasure, affection, and
emotional qualities" that accompanies new technology. The aim of this study is
to explore and validate a technophilia index among a cohort of Mexican youth,
and to evaluate the association with e-cigarette trial and use.
Methods
We analyzed cross-sectional data from 8747 students from the three
largest cities in Mexico. To develop the technophilia index we evaluated eight
questions related to internet use. To validate this scale, we used an
explanatory factor analysis on the overall item set. We used linear and
multinomial logistic regressions to evaluate the association between the
technophilia index and e-cigarette trial/use, and having used e-cigarette as
the first tobacco product.
Results
Study results showed a dose-response association between technophilia
index and e-cigarette trial (OR=1.48, 95% CI 1.26-1.75, Quartile 4 vs. Quartile
1). Moreover, Mexican adolescents with high levels of technophilia were more
likely to have used e-cigarettes as their first tobacco product (OR=1.78, 95%
CI 1.31-2.42, Quartile 4 vs. Quartile 1).
Conclusions
Results from this study suggest that e-cigarette trial is characterized
by greater technophilia among youth. This study highlights the need for
research in this area, so that effective strategies may be developed to address
these risk factors. |
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