E-cigarette use A look at how school nurses can address this growing trend

Abstract

Over recent years, the prevalence of teenage vaping in the UK has significantly increased. ( NHS Digital, 2022 ), making this a key area of concern for school nurses. This paper will examine the attitudes of adolescents toward vaping and their reasons for doing so. It will also consider the current ways in which adolescent vaping is addressed in education and by school nurses. Further approaches and recommendations which may enhance school nursing practice will also be considered.