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This is a Latent Class Analysis study (also classified as: Random Forest).

September 10, 2025Substance Use & MisuseOpen Access

Identifying and Understanding Use Trajectories of Cigarettes and E-Cigarettes

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NLNadra E. LishaUniversity of California, San Francisco MVManali VoraWest Virginia University BCBenjamin W. ChaffeeUniversity of California, San Francisco

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Analysis reveals distinct e-cigarette and cigarette use trajectories among adults, indicating targeted regulatory strategies may improve tobacco control efforts.

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Distinct e-cigarette and cigarette use trajectories were identified, highlighting important behavioral patterns among adults.
The study observed four trajectories of cigarette use and three trajectories of e-cigarette use, informing targeted prevention efforts.
Latent class analysis was utilized to classify participants' usage patterns across multiple waves of the PATH study.
The findings emphasize the influence of individual characteristics on tobacco usage patterns, suggesting a need for tailored regulatory strategies.

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Lisha et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1aab854b1d3bfb60e2a7f https://doi.org/10.1080/10826084.2025.2537138

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Analysis reveals distinct e-cigarette and cigarette use trajectories among adults, indicating targeted regulatory strategies may improve tobacco control efforts.

Identifying and Understanding Use Trajectories of Cigarettes and E-Cigarettes

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