Abstract
Stress influences thermoeffector responses through neuroendocrine and autonomic pathways in humans. Previous studies have reported that regular nicotine use increases thermal strain during exercise by reducing skin blood flow. However, regular e-cigarette use, stress, and their impacts on thermoeffector responses are unclear. PURPOSE: Investigate the effect of a psychosocial stress on skin temperature in individuals who use e-cigarettes: 29 participants (8 individuals who use e-cigarettes, 21 healthy controls) were exposed to the Trier Social Stress Test (TSST). Skin temperature data was collected using a 9-site thermocouple configuration using iButtons. Skin Temperature was recorded every minute throughout the protocol. iButtons were placed in the following regions to calculate mean skin temp: mid-deltoid, infraclavicular, mid-thigh, and mid-gastrocnemius. Distal skin temperature was also assessed using iButtons placed on the distal and proximal phalanx of the middle finger, palm, hallux, and medial longitudinal arch of the ipsilateral foot. Absolute and Delta (timepoint-baseline) were assessed using a two-way ANOVA. If a significant GroupXTime interaction was detected, post-hoc tests were run (* = p
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Jacob, Kimberly M.; Reamer, Kaeda B.; Franklin, Summer R.; Filep, Erica M. Dr.; Griffis, Amiee M.; and Gonzalez, Joshua E. Dr.
(2026)
"The Effect of Stress on Skin Temperature in Individuals who Regularly use E-cigarettes compared to Healthy Controls,"
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings: Vol. 2:
Iss.
18, Article 104.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol2/iss18/104