Changes in dependence, withdrawal, and craving among adult smokers who switch to nicotine salt pod-based e-cigarettes.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

For electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) to be a viable substitute for combustible cigarettes, it is likely that they must be rewarding enough for regular use, indicated by factors such as craving and dependence, important aspects of reinforcement. This study aimed to understand short-term changes in measures of nicotine dependence between groups differing by use trajectory in a switching trial, and within group changes of these measures.

Design

Secondary data analysis of one arm of an e-cigarette randomized clinical trial.

Setting

San Diego, California and Kansas City, Missouri, United States.

Participants

114 African American (n = 60) and Latinx (n = 54) smokers (58.8% male) attempting to switch to nicotine salt pod system (NSPS) e-cigaret

SUBMITTER: Leavens ELS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8655025 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature