Is dual use of nicotine products and cigarettes associated with smoking reduction and cessation behaviours? A prospective study in England.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To investigate associations of dual use of e-cigarettes and cigarettes with subsequent quitting activity (smoking reduction, quit attempts and use of evidence-based cessation aids). To overcome potential confounding by factors associated with use of pharmacological support, we selected dual use of over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapy (OTC NRT) and cigarettes as a behavioural control.

Design

Prospective cohort study with 6-month follow-up.

Setting

England, 2014-2016.

Participants

413 current smokers participating in the Smoking Toolkit Study, a representative survey of adults in England, who reported current use of e-cigarettes or OTC NRT and provided data at 6-month follow-up.

Main outcome measures

The exposure was dual use of e-cigar

SUBMITTER: Jackson SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7073794 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature