Comparing POD and MOD ENDS Users' Product Characteristics, Use Behaviors, and Nicotine Exposure.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

POD electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), often containing high concentrations of nicotine salts, have replaced MODs (ie, open/modifiable devices) as the most popular devices. The purpose of this study was to compare device/liquid characteristics, use behavior, and nicotine exposure between POD and MOD users.

Methods

Data from the initial visit of a prospective observational study of exclusive ENDS users compared MOD (n = 48) and POD (n = 37) users. Participants completed questionnaires on demographic characteristics, patterns of ENDS use, and ENDS features. A urine sample was collected to test for cotinine and an ENDS liquid sample was collected to test for nicotine and salts. Puff topography was captured during an ad libitum bout at the end of the sessi

SUBMITTER: Felicione NJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9910144 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature