Prevalence and Associations of Vaping in Young People Entering Youth Custody in New South Wales, Australia—A Retrospective Cross‐Sectional Study

Vaping is common in young people entering custody, is more likely in young women, and is associated with other smoking behaviours and higher mental distress. Most vaping young people are nicotine dependent, with many reporting difficulties with quitting. Targeted strategies addressing these factors will better support young people in the smoke-free custodial environment and help prevent their relapse to vaping and smoking in the post-release period.