Relationship Between Self-Reported Vaping Behavior and Balance Performance in College Students
Presentation Type
Poster
Faculty Advisor
Luis Torres
Access Type
Event
Start Date
26-4-2024 11:15 AM
End Date
26-4-2024 12:15 PM
Description
What is the effect of vaping on balance? Ototoxic chemicals, such as benzene, styrene, toluene, and xylene, have been found to be common ingredients found E-cigarette products. Ototoxic chemicals are defined as chemicals that cause harm to a person's hearing and balance. We used a questionnaire and a machine called the Biodex Balance Machine to detect postural sway. The participants were then asked to perform the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) test on the Biodex Balance System (BBS) device. The BESS test consists of 6, 20-second eyes-closed balance trials, with 3 trials on a firm surface and 3 on a foam surface. Three different stances are used for the the firm and foam surface trials: double-leg stance, single-leg stance with the non-dominant foot down, and tandem stance with the non-dominant foot in the back. During all 6 trials, the number of balance errors were measured by the researcher and postural sway was measured by the BBS device. We then used the data that we founded to find the average for the postural sway index on the firm, foam, and combined surfaces. We did the same for the errors as well. Errors included examples such as opening your eyes or falling out of proper position. The hypothesis include: Increased use of e-cigarettes will be correlated with poor balance performance, and this data collection will be beneficial for future studies that focus on further understanding the health risks of e-cigarette use. While research has focused extensively on the respiratory impacts of vaping, there is a need to delve deeper into its potential effects on neurological functions such as balance. Understanding these broader health implications is crucial in informing public health policies and interventions aimed at curbing the growing impact of E-cigarette use on adolescent and young adult populations.
Relationship Between Self-Reported Vaping Behavior and Balance Performance in College Students
What is the effect of vaping on balance? Ototoxic chemicals, such as benzene, styrene, toluene, and xylene, have been found to be common ingredients found E-cigarette products. Ototoxic chemicals are defined as chemicals that cause harm to a person's hearing and balance. We used a questionnaire and a machine called the Biodex Balance Machine to detect postural sway. The participants were then asked to perform the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) test on the Biodex Balance System (BBS) device. The BESS test consists of 6, 20-second eyes-closed balance trials, with 3 trials on a firm surface and 3 on a foam surface. Three different stances are used for the the firm and foam surface trials: double-leg stance, single-leg stance with the non-dominant foot down, and tandem stance with the non-dominant foot in the back. During all 6 trials, the number of balance errors were measured by the researcher and postural sway was measured by the BBS device. We then used the data that we founded to find the average for the postural sway index on the firm, foam, and combined surfaces. We did the same for the errors as well. Errors included examples such as opening your eyes or falling out of proper position. The hypothesis include: Increased use of e-cigarettes will be correlated with poor balance performance, and this data collection will be beneficial for future studies that focus on further understanding the health risks of e-cigarette use. While research has focused extensively on the respiratory impacts of vaping, there is a need to delve deeper into its potential effects on neurological functions such as balance. Understanding these broader health implications is crucial in informing public health policies and interventions aimed at curbing the growing impact of E-cigarette use on adolescent and young adult populations.