Content analysis of conversations on Reddit: reactions to FDA's ENDS prioritized enforcement policy.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

On January 2, 2020, the FDA announced a policy focused in part on prioritizing enforcement of flavored (other than tobacco- or menthol-flavored) cartridge-based electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) without premarket authorization.

Methods

We used a query to identify Reddit conversations relevant to the policy from January 2 to May 6, 2020. Our sample included 576 posts (46 posts and 530 accompanying comments). Two analysts coded posts for mentions of use behaviors (e.g., switching, quitting), purchasing behaviors (e.g., purchasing from retailer new to the user), and flavored products. We summarized frequencies of coded data and provided illustrative quotes.

Results

Only 21.0% (121/576) of posts mentioned use behavior. Switching behavior was the mos

SUBMITTER: Guillory J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11773509 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature