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ArticleBMC public health2026

Youth perspectives on how social influences impacted nicotine vaping cessation: A qualitative thematic analysis.

Laura Struik, M Taylor, D Rodberg, R Nawara, K Fonteyne, T Afshar, Y Yang

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Article in BMC public health, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Laura StruikFaculty of Health and Social Development, School of Nursing, University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus, 1628 Dickson Ave., Landmark 4 - 609, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9X1, Canada. laura.struik@ubc.ca.
M TaylorFaculty of Health and Social Development, School of Nursing, University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus, 1628 Dickson Ave., Landmark 4 - 609, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9X1, Canada.
D RodbergFaculty of Health and Social Development, School of Nursing, University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus, 1628 Dickson Ave., Landmark 4 - 609, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9X1, Canada.
R NawaraFaculty of Health and Social Development, School of Nursing, University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus, 1628 Dickson Ave., Landmark 4 - 609, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9X1, Canada.
K FonteyneFaculty of Health and Social Development, School of Nursing, University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus, 1628 Dickson Ave., Landmark 4 - 609, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9X1, Canada.
T AfsharSchool of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Y YangFaculty of Health and Social Development, School of Nursing, University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus, 1628 Dickson Ave., Landmark 4 - 609, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9X1, Canada.

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Canadian Cancer Society Emerging Scholar Award 707156Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholar Award SCH-2023-3195
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIt is well known that social influences play a major role in nicotine vaping uptake among youth. However, little is known about how these influences play a role in nicotine vaping cessation. This research article examines the complex social influences on youth nicotine vaping cessation.

methodsFollowing a qualitative descriptive design, fifteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with youth ages 16 to 24 who had experiences with nicotine vaping and cessation. Inductive thematic analysis was employed to extract themes.

resultsFour key themes emerged, including (1) limited effect of social networks on decision to quit; (2) nicotine vaping/ex-nicotine vaping community influences nicotine vaping cessation journeys; (3) seeking support from social networks may be contingent on the nature of the relationship; and (4) normalization of nicotine vaping cessation could be helpful in nicotine vaping cessation journeys.

conclusionsThis study underscores a crucial gap in existing cessation interventions, which often overlook the social dimensions of quitting, and emphasizes the need for comprehensive programs that normalize cessation, reduce stigma, and promote supportive environments. Policies and programs would benefit from fostering social norms that support quitting behaviors and creating accessible resources to empower youth in their cessation journeys.

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Social SupportTobacco Use CessationVapingAdolescentFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleQualitative ResearchSocial NormsYoung AdultAdolescentsBehavior changeCessationE-cigarettesPublic healthQualitative researchSocial normsSocial supportVapingYouth

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