Adult perceptions of cigarettes and e-cigarettes: A Pakistan focus group study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Evidence suggests that the popularity of Reduced Risk Products' (RRPs) is growing globally, and they are being considered as effective aids for tobacco cessation. To explore different policy options for reducing disease burden, this qualitative study investigates the perceptions of the urban adult population regarding the use of e-cigarettes (EC), combustible cigarettes, or both, and the factors influencing their choices.

Methods

Twelve focus group discussions (FGDs), involving 132 participants, (68 male, 64 female), aged 18-60, were conducted from August to October 2022 in three metropolitan cities of Pakistan. Thematic analyses were conducted using the NVivo software. The Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research were employed for reporting and conducting purp

SUBMITTER: Qureshi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10874858 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature