Patient perceptions of the use of e-cigarettes in smoking treatment programs: a qualitative analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

E-cigarettes may serve as a safer alternative to combustible cigarettes and may be more effective than currently available nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). Little is known about the perceptions of using e-cigarettes as part of a smoking treatment program. The objective of this study was to gain insight into patient-level factors to consider when developing smoking treatment programs that incorporate e-cigarettes.

Methods

Qualitative analysis of in-depth interviews with 14 participants enrolled in the e-cigarette treatment arm of a tobacco treatment intervention pilot randomized trial comparing the impact of behavioral counseling paired with e-cigarettes or NRT on smoking outcomes. Participants were prompted to share their experiences with the products and the s

SUBMITTER: Rojas SV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12123821 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature