Perceptions of Oral Nicotine Pouches on Reddit: Observational Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oral nicotine pouches are a new form of tobacco-free nicotine products launched in recent years with a variety of flavors.

Objective

This study aims to examine the public perceptions and discussions of oral nicotine pouches on Reddit, a popular social media platform for sharing user experiences.

Methods

Between February 15, 2019, and February 12, 2021, a total of 2410 Reddit posts related to oral nicotine pouches were obtained over a 2-year period. After the removal of unrelated or commercial posts, 653 Reddit posts related to oral nicotine pouches remained. Topics and sentiments related to oral nicotine pouches on Reddit were hand coded.

Results

The number of Reddit posts related to oral nicotine pouches increased during the study period. Content an

SUBMITTER: Shao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9338421 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature