Validating E-Cigarette Dependence Scales Based on Dynamic Patterns of Vaping Behaviors.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Existing e-cigarette dependence scales are mainly validated based on retrospective overall consumption or perception. Further, given that the majority of adult e-cigarette users also use combustible cigarettes, it is important to determine whether e-cigarette dependence scales capture the product-specific dependence. This study fills in the current knowledge gaps by validating e-cigarette dependence scales using novel indices of dynamic patterns of e-cigarette use behaviors and examining the association between dynamic patterns of smoking and e-cigarette dependence among dual users.

Methods

Secondary analysis was conducted on the 2-week ecological momentary assessment data from 116 dual users. The Smoothly Clipped Absolute Deviation penalty (SCAD) was adopted to

SUBMITTER: Buu A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8500184 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature