Perceptions and Sentiments About Electronic Cigarettes on Social Media Platforms: Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have been widely promoted on the internet, and subsequently, social media has been used as an important informative platform by e-cigarette users. Beliefs and knowledge expressed on social media platforms have largely influenced e-cigarette uptake, the decision to switch from conventional smoking to e-cigarette smoking, and positive and negative connotations associated with e-cigarettes. Despite this, there is a gap in our knowledge of people's perceptions and sentiments on e-cigarettes as depicted on social media platforms.

Objective

This study aimed to (1) provide an overview of studies examining the perceptions and sentiments associated with e-cigarettes on social media platforms and online discussion forums, (2) explore peo

SUBMITTER: Kwon M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6996744 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature