Interest in Quitting and Utilizing Quitline Services Among Long-Term E-Cigarette Users.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) contain fewer hazardous ingredients than traditional cigarettes, yet they still pose health hazards. This study evaluates experienced e-cig users' quitting interest and Quitline utilization.

Methods

In a 2012 (Wave 1) baseline survey, 1875 (28.9%) provided consent consented to future study contact. This study focused on a follow-up survey sent in 2022 (4). The main indicators assessed were participants' were participants awareness, willingness, and motivations to utilize Quitlines to quit e-cigs. The Penn State Electronic Cigarette Nicotine Dependence Index (PSECDI) was used to assess the level of dependence on e-cigs. Descriptive statistics were used to examine the outcomes of interest. Additionally, a thematic analysis was performe

SUBMITTER: Carrillo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12410069 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature