Urgent Need for Novel Investigations of Treatments to Quit E-cigarettes: Findings from a Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: E-cigarette use has been increasing globally over the past decade. Many use e-cigarettes as an alternative or method to quit cigarette smoking, whereas others use these products recreationally. As technology has advanced, many individuals have reported symptoms of dependence on these products and continue to use them beyond achieving abstinence from smoking. Despite individuals reporting interest in quitting, little is known about e-cigarette cessation. This systematic review sought to identify and evaluate all human subjects literature published on the outcome of e-cigarette cessation through September 2021. Of the 79 articles identified, 56 were cross-sectional, 6 were qualitative, 5 were cohort studies, 3 were experimental, 2 were mixed methods, and 7 reported intervention or case studi

SUBMITTER: Palmer AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9444997 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature