Investigating youth vaping and tobacco retailer access in Florida
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) Use and Access in Florida's Tobacco Regulatory Environment
This study is looking at how easy it is for kids to get e-cigarettes near their schools in Florida and how that affects how much they use them, while also checking out how well different rules help keep vaping away from young people.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10922748 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research examines how the availability and marketing of electronic cigarettes (vaping) around schools in Florida affects youth usage. It will analyze the relationship between the density of tobacco retailers and youth vaping rates, while also exploring how young people access e-cigarettes and their interactions with retailers. The study will utilize participatory mapping and focus groups to gather qualitative data, and will assess the effectiveness of different tobacco regulations on reducing youth vaping through a natural experiment across three counties.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are youth in Florida, particularly those who may be exposed to e-cigarette marketing or have access to tobacco retailers.
Not a fit: Patients who are not youth or those living outside of Florida may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved regulations that reduce youth vaping and its associated health risks.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that regulating tobacco access can effectively reduce youth smoking rates, suggesting potential success for similar approaches in vaping.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bailey, Zinzi Diana — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Bailey, Zinzi Diana
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.