Perceptions of Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) and Intention to Quit Among Adult Tobacco Users in Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The popularity of heated tobacco products (HTPs) has been growing globally but, limited information exists on tobacco use behaviors and its impact on tobacco control. This study investigates awareness and perception of HTPs among tobacco users and whether perceptions of HTPs are associated with HTP use and intention to quit.

Methods

We invited 2,000 tobacco users aged 19-65 years with countrywide representation to an online survey in November 2018. Information on general characteristics, tobacco use behaviors, awareness and perception of HTPs, and intention to quit were gathered. Multinomial logistic regression analysis and ANCOVA were used for estimation of association and comparison.

Results

Among all tobacco users, 36.8% were classified as ever users, wh

SUBMITTER: Park J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9263615 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature