Testimonies from e-cigarette users may deter students from vaping

Western University found that showing the health risks of vaping through expert advice and personal testimonies can steer students away from using e-cigarettes themselves. In the study, students from six provinces were split into groups to view one of two videos. The first discussed the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, while the second explained the potential health risks told by health experts and other e-cigarette users. The researchers found that those who viewed the second video were more likely to express intention to stop or reduce their vaping habits. They hope provincial, federal governments and health agencies can implement these intervention in schools or community centres so people can understand the effects of these behaviours.