Risk & protective factors of vaping

Define risk factor

something that increases your chance of developing disease or injury

Define protective factor

something that decreases the chance of disease/injury by lessening exposure to risk

risk factors of vaping (easily obtainable)

vapes can be easily obtained making them more accessible and affordable than cigarettes

risk factors of vaping (family & friends)

family and friends who vape can promote interest and access to vaping as well as the incorrect perception that vaping is harmless compared to smoking

risk factors of vaping (marketing techniques)

sophisticated marketing techniques glamorise vaping and make it appear fun, these techniques encourage people to try it and the nicotine keeps them coming back for more

protective factors of vaping (connectedness to school)

increased sense of belonging and stronger relationships increase likelihood of following health-promoting behaviours

protective factors of vaping (peers)

if peers have a negative attitude to vaping, peer influence may deter uptake of vaping

protective factors of vaping (health literacy)

a high health literacy means being aware of the dangers of vaping which can discourage an individual from vaping