ERIC Number: EJ1282982
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
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Understanding E-Cigarette Knowledge and Use among d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students and the Need for Tailored Prevention Programming: A Qualitative Study
Cowgill, Burton O.; Herrmann, Alison; Richardson, Jessica; Guthmann, Debra S.; McKee, Michael M.; Malzkuhn, Mallory; Berman, Barbara A.
American Annals of the Deaf, v165 n3 p335-352 2020
Electronic cigarette use has become epidemic among American youth. Little is known about the extent of use among d/Deaf and hard of hearing (d/Dhh) youth or prevention programming for this population. In a qualitative study with d/Dhh youth and school staff and administrators serving them, four focus groups were conducted with middle school students (n = 19) and four with high school students (n = 15) to assess their knowledge of and experiences with e-cigarettes and other tobacco products and exposure to prevention programming. Key informant interviews were conducted with seven school staff and administrators. Considerable awareness of and curiosity about e-cigarettes were found, and many misconceptions about vaping. Besides industry marketing, e-cigarette exposure occurred through interactions with older students, alumni, and hearing students. Most participants reported no experience with e-cigarette prevention programming, a finding that highlights the need for tailored programming for d/Dhh students.
Descriptors: Deafness, Hearing Impairments, Students with Disabilities, Smoking, Knowledge Level, Prevention, Health Promotion, Middle School Students, High School Students, Health Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education; High Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: California
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