E-Cigarette Design Preference and Smoking Cessation: A U.S. Population Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) designs may be described as "closed" or "open." Closed systems are disposable or reloadable with prefilled cartridges (cigalikes). Open systems feature a prominent chamber (tank), refillable with e-liquid. This study examined user design preference and its association with smoking cessation.

Methods

A probability sample of current e-cigarette users (n=923) among adult ever smokers (n=6,560) in the U.S. was surveyed online between February 28 and March 31, 2014, and analyzed in September 2014. Photos of e-cigarette devices were presented alongside survey questions to facilitate respondents' understanding of the questions.

Results

Most e-cigarette users were exclusive users of one design: 51.4% used only closed systems and

SUBMITTER: Chen C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4992632 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature