Identifying latent classes of dual cigarette/ENDS users based on motivations for ENDS use: Product substitution versus complementary use.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The aim of this study was to empirically identify subgroups of dual cigarette and ENDS product users based on their motivations for ENDS use.

Methods

Data came from n=713 adult dual cigarette/ENDS users in the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Wave 6 public use data file. We used latent class analysis to identify qualitatively different subgroups within the sample and applied logistic regression to assess correlates of latent class membership.

Results

We identified two latent classes: "Substituters" (62.81%) and Complementers (37.19%). Classes were primarily distinguished by Substituters reporting a higher probability of using ENDS to cut down on (97.99%) or quit (86.12%) cigarette smoking; the converse was true for Substituters (16.95%; 3.17%,

SUBMITTER: Pacek LR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12628351 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature