Table 2.
Knowledge and beliefs about e-cigarettes, N = 69 adolescents.
| Ever-Users M ± SD or n (%) | Never-Users M ± SD or n (%) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowledge | 3.52 ± 1.46 | 4.00 ± 1.84 | 0.23 |
| Usually contains nicotine, an addictive chemical | 28 (85%) | 29 (81%) | 0.76 |
| Liquid contains harmful chemicals | 20 (61%) | 26 (72%) | 0.32 |
| May harm teen brain development | 15 (45%) | 19 (53%) | 0.63 |
| Have unknown long-term health effects | 25 (76%) | 26 (72%) | 0.79 |
| Are not risk-free | 16 (48%) | 25 (69%) | 0.09 |
| Use liquid that is made from tobacco | 12 (36%) | 19 (53%) | 0.23 |
| Risk beliefs—Perceived risks | 2.79 ± 0.87 | 3.48 ± 0.83 | 0.001 |
| Health worry | 3.18 ± 1.20 | 3.80 ± 1.11 | 0.031 |
| Health consequences | 3.06 ± 0.94 | 3.56 ± 1.10 | 0.049 |
| Addiction | 2.12 ± 1.25 | 3.10 ± 0.98 | <0.001 |
| Risk belief—Perceived relative risk | 1.94 ± 0.83 | 2.31 ± 0.82 | 0.07 |
Note: Statistically significant p values in bold.