Table 2.
Tobacco use and related characteristics of adolescent and adult ST users (n=61)
| Characteristic | Adolescents (n=23) % (n)a | Adults (n=38) % (n)a | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of tobacco use in years, mean ± SD | 5.1 ± 3.0 | 13.0 ± 13.7 | .002 |
| Age at tobacco initiation in years, mean ± SD | 11.7 ± 2.9 | 15.0 ± 4.0 | .001 |
| Current ST product used | .005 | ||
| Snuff only | 17.4 (4) | 60.5 (23) | |
| Chew only | 34.8 (8) | 15.8 (6) | |
| Both snuff and chew | 47.8 (11) | 23.7 (9) | |
| Tins/pouches per week | .184 | ||
| ≤ 1 | 13.0 (3) | 18.4 (7) | |
| 2-4 | 47.8 (11) | 50.0 (19) | |
| ≥ 5 | 26.1 (6) | 31.6 (12) | |
| Missing | 13.0 (3) | 0.0 | |
| Frequency of ST use | .038 | ||
| ≤ 5 days/week | 43.5 (10) | 34.2 (13) | |
| 6-7 days/week | 43.5 (10) | 65.8 (25) | |
| Missing | 13.0 (3) | 0.0 | |
| Time to first ST use in morning | .241 | ||
| After 30 minutes | 73.9 (17) | 65.8 (25) | |
| Within 30 minutes | 21.7 (5) | 34.2 (13) | |
| Missing | 4.4 (1) | 0.0 | |
| Used cigarettes in the past | 65.2 (15) | 60.5 (23) | .714 |
| Self-reported cigarette smokerb | .040 | ||
| No | 39.1 (9) | 68.4 (26) | |
| Yes | 56.5 (13) | 31.6 (12) | |
| Missing | 4.4 (1) | 0.0 |
ST = smokeless tobacco.
a
Percent and frequency reported unless otherwise specified.
b
Self-reported smoking status was determined by asking participants if they currently use tobacco and the type(s) of tobacco product(s) (e.g., cigarette, snuff, chew) currently used.