Table 5.
Support for e-cigarette policies, among adolescents and young adults (aged 15–30 years) in China, November–December 2021 (N=1062)
| Agree^ n (%) | IDK n (%) | Mean | SD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-cigarettes should be subject to the same regulations as tobacco cigarettes | 867 (82) | 20 (2) | 4.08 | 0.85 |
| There should be laws to prevent people aged <18 years from buying and using e-cigarettes | 854 (80) | 41 (4) | 4.20 | 0.86 |
| Nicotine concentration or volume in e-liquids should be at low levels that prevent users becoming more addicted | 804 (76) | 53 (5) | 4.10 | 0.87 |
| E-cigarette devices, e-liquids, and their packaging should have clearly visible health warning messages | 809 (76) | 45 (4) | 4.09 | 0.85 |
| Advertising that is misleading, such as claiming e-cigarettes to be ‘safe’ or ‘harmless’, should be prohibited | 800 (75) | 47 (4) | 4.10 | 0.91 |
| E-cigarettes that contain nicotine should be prohibited | 777 (73) | 53 (5) | 4.05 | 0.90 |
| E-cigarette devices and liquids should be prohibited unless they have been proven to be safe and efficacious for smoking cessation | 761 (72) | 36 (3) | 4.00 | 0.93 |
| Advertisements with celebrities, cartoons, or other endorsements should be prohibited | 752 (71) | 54 (5) | 3.99 | 0.99 |
| E-cigarette advertising and promotion that may encourage use by young people should be prohibited | 754 (71) | 46 (4) | 3.97 | 0.98 |
| Flavors that may appeal to young people and contribute to addiction (e.g. confectionary, dessert, cannabis, soft drink, energy drink, fruit, and mint) should be prohibited | 747 (70) | 40 (4) | 3.96 | 0.97 |
| All e-cigarette flavors, including menthol, should be prohibited | 662 (62) | 44 (4) | 3.73 | 1.10 |
| E-cigarette packaging should be child-safe | 588 (55) | 40 (4) | 3.42 | 1.41 |
| E-cigarettes should be treated as if they are prescription medicines, i.e. only sold with a prescription in pharmacies | 549 (52) | 71 (7) | 3.54 | 1.21 |
| E-cigarettes that do not contain nicotine should be prohibited | 485 (46) | 96 (9) | 3.39 | 1.22 |
| Average | 66 | 4 | 3.91 | 0.53 |
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Selected agree or strongly agree on a 5-point ‘Strongly disagree’ to ‘Strongly agree’ scale. IDK: selected ‘I don't know’ response. Means calculated including all responses except ‘I don't know’. SD: standard deviation.