Perceptions of the term "abstinence" among adolescents and young adults: a qualitative study on alcohol non-consumption in Switzerland.

As part of a broader qualitative study aimed at understanding the experiences and opinions of adolescents and young adults (AYA) who do not drink alcohol in Switzerland, participants were questioned about their perceptions of the term "abstinence" in the context of alcohol non-consumption. Twelve focus groups were conducted with 63 participants (36 females, 27 males), aged between 14 years and 20 years. Participants were grouped by gender, age (based on Swiss alcohol laws), and drinking status (non-drinker or drinker).

What are the characteristics of disposable electronic cigarettes users in Switzerland? A quantitative study among 14-25 year olds.

Introduction: Disposable electronic cigarettes (DEC) appeared in Switzerland in 2020. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of DEC use among youth (14-25 year olds) living in French-speaking Switzerland and their characteristics.

Methods: Data were obtained from a web-based survey conducted in August 2022.

Non-drinking and social life in adolescence: a qualitative study in Switzerland.

Background: Alcohol consumption is popular among adolescents and young people and adolescent non-drinkers may be socially excluded and/or stigmatized. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the social life of young non-drinkers (14-20 years old), to understand how they live their non-drinking and how they are perceived by their drinking peers.

Methods: We conducted a qualitative research on non-consumption of alcohol in the French-speaking region of Switzerland.