Public support for policies to regulate flavoured tobacco and e-cigarette products in rural California

Abstract

Introduction Flavoured tobacco control policy exemptions and electronic cigarette products may contribute to increased youth access and tobacco use disparities. Methods We assessed public support among California Central Valley residents for four policies to regulate flavoured tobacco products and e-cigarettes. The probability-based, multimode survey was conducted with English-speaking and Spanish-speaking registered voters (n=845) across 11 counties between 13 and 18 August 2020. Weighted logistic regression analyses measured odds of policy support, adjusting for predictor variables (attitudes and beliefs) and covariates. Results The weighted sample was 50% female and predominantly Latino (30%) or non-Hispanic white (46%); 26% had a high school education or less, and 22% an annual household income