Dual use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and smoked tobacco: a qualitative analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) arguably pose fewer health risks than smoking, yet many smokers adopt ENDS without fully relinquishing smoking. Known as 'dual use', this practice is widespread and compromises the health benefits that ENDS may offer. To date, few studies have explored how dual use practices arise and manifest.

Methods

We conducted in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 20 current ENDS users from New Zealand who reported smoking tobacco at least once a month. We explored participants' smoking history, their recent and current smoking, trial, uptake and patterns of ENDS use, and future smoking and vaping intentions. We managed the data using NVivo V.11 and used a thematic analysis approach to interpret the transcripts.

Results

SUBMITTER: Robertson L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6317506 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature