ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022
Assessing the Testability of the Multi-Theory Model (MTM) in Predicting Vaping Quitting Behavior among Young Adults in the United States: A Cross-Sectional Survey.
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- A Systematic Review of Predictors of Vaping Cessation Among Young People.Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco · 2025Pooled it
- Utilization of the multi-theory model (MTM) of health behavior change to explain health behaviors: A systematic review.Health promotion perspectives · 2024Pooled it
- Theory-Based Antecedents of Stopping Texting While Driving Among College Students for Injury Prevention: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Explaining the Correlates of the Multi-Theory Model (MTM) of Health Behavior Change in Visual (Structural) Colorectal Cancer Screening Examinations.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Theory-based antecedents of breastfeeding among pregnant women in the United States.Health promotion perspectives · 2024Article
- Mini review: possible role of the multi-theory model of health behavior change in designing substance use prevention and treatment interventions.Frontiers in public health · 2024Review
- Applying multi-theory model to determine intentions to smoking cessation among male health worker smokers in Kabul, Afghanistan.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- Examining the Gambling Behavior of University Students: A Cross-Sectional Survey Applying the Multi-Theory Model (MTM) of Health Behavior Change in a Single Institution.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Predicting Flossing through the Application of the Multi-Theory Model (MTM) of Health Behavior Change among Minority Adolescents in the United States.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
purposeGiven the increased exposure to e-cigarettes and nicotine among young adults, difficulty in quitting vaping is likely, which supports the need for effective behavioral interventions. Therefore, this cross-sectional study aims to assess the testability of the contemporary multi-theory model of health behavior change in predicting the vaping quitting behavior among young adults in the United States.
methodsA nationally representative sample of 619 young adults engaged in vaping behavior and aged 18-24 years was recruited to complete a 49-item web-based survey. A structural equation model was used to test relationships between MTM constructs. Hierarchical multiple regression was utilized to predict the variance in the initiation and sustenance of vaping quitting behavior by predictor variables, such as demographic characteristics, history of behaviors, and MTM constructs.
resultsOf 619 respondents, over 75% were White and nearly 70% had educational attainment equal to high school or some college. In total, 62% of respondents were using nicotine, followed by 33.3% were using cannabis. About 80% of the respondents reported being engaged in drinking alcohol, and nearly 45% were engaged in cigarette smoking. The predictive effect of all MTM constructs on vaping quitting initiation (adjusted R
conclusionsThe findings of this study point to the usability and applicability of MTM in operationalizing and developing vaping quitting behavior interventions targeting young adults.
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