Meta-Analysis of Vaping Prevention Campaign Effects on Adolescents and Young Adults

13 randomized controlled trials involving 11,235 participants aged 11–29 years were synthesized in this systematic review. The meta-analysis, registered as CRD42025643032, found a moderate effect on perceived vaping risk and a protective effect on vaping susceptibility. The document was authored by Aylin Akca Sumengen and uploaded to figshare in May 2026.

Use Cases

• Assessing the effectiveness of health harm messaging based on the reported outcomes for perceived risk and susceptibility.
• Informing campaign design based on the narrative synthesis of improvements in knowledge, attitudes, and perceived message effectiveness.
• Planning future longitudinal studies based on the identified need to link cognitive shifts to sustained behavioral change.

Strengths

• Analysis is based on 13 RCTs, a systematic methodology adhering to PRISMA guidelines.
• Meta-analysis includes 6 studies with 11,235 participants, providing a quantitative evidence base.
• Registered protocol (CRD42025643032) and use of RoB 2.0 tool suggest structured quality control.

Limitations

• The dataset is a 16.6 KB DOCX file containing summary text, not the underlying trial data.
• Row count and column-level documentation for any underlying data are unknown.
• Effects on intentions to vape were reported as non-significant and heterogeneous, indicating limited evidence for that outcome.

Provenance

Source

Systematic review of five databases (Cochrane, PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, Web of Science) through January 2025.

Collection Method

Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Time Range

Studies included through January 2025; participant age range 11–29 years.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-04 05:30:17; freshness should be verified.

Geography

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