Impact of non-menthol flavours in e-cigarettes on perceptions and use: an updated systematic review.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES:Given the exponential increase in the use of e-cigarettes among younger age groups and in the growth in research on e-cigarette flavours, we conducted a systematic review examining the impact of non-menthol flavoured e-cigarettes on e-cigarette perceptions and use among youth and adults. DESIGN:PubMed, Embase, PyscINFO and CINAHL were systematically searched for studies published and indexed through March 2018. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:Quantitative observational and experimental studies that assessed the effect of non-menthol flavours in e-cigarettes on perceptions and use behaviours were included. Specific outcome measures assessed are appeal, reasons for use, risk perceptions, susceptibility, intention to try, initiation, preference, current use, quit intentions and cessation. DAT

SUBMITTER: Meernik C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6797351 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature