Perceptions about e-cigarette flavors: a qualitative investigation of young adult cigarette smokers who use e-cigarettes
Perceptions about e-cigarette flavors: a qualitative investigation of young adult cigarette smokers who use e-cigarettes
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DOI：
10.1080/16066359.2018.1540693
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发表时间：
2019-09-03
影响因子：
2.9
通讯作者：
Borzekowski, Dina
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作者：
Chen, Julia Cen;Green, Kerry;Borzekowski, Dina
背景资料：虽然近年来，越来越多的年轻成年吸烟者使用调味电子烟，但很少有研究探讨年轻成年吸烟者对电子烟口味的看法。研究方法：本研究采用定性方法研究了年轻成年吸烟者对电子烟口味的看法，他们使用禁止口味的电子烟的意图，以及他们对电子烟口味在吸烟行为中的作用的看法。我们进行了深入的，半结构化的访谈，以探讨这些主题之间的有目的的样本25年轻成年吸烟者在美国（18-34岁）谁使用电子烟来减少吸烟。采用主题内容分析对定性数据进行评估。结果如下：大多数参与者报告说，他们喜欢水果、糖果、甜点或薄荷醇/薄荷口味的电子烟，并重视口味的广泛选择。大多数参与者报告说，如果禁止电子烟口味，他们可能会戒烟或显著减少电子烟的使用。参与者对电子烟中的尼古丁浓度或与使用电子烟香料相关的危害知之甚少。此外，参与者认为电子烟调味剂有助于通过增加电子烟使用频率和持续时间来减少吸烟。结论：参与者对电子烟口味表示了积极的看法，并认为电子烟口味在减少卷烟方面的作用很重要。禁止或限制调味电子烟可能会阻止参与者使用电子烟戒烟。对调味电子烟的危害和风险缺乏了解，加上调味电子烟的消费升级，是令人担忧的原因，值得进一步关注。
Background: Although in recent years, an increased number of young adult smokers have used flavored e-cigarettes, little research has been conducted to explore young adult smokers' perceptions about e-cigarette flavors. Methods: This study used qualitative methods to examine young adult smokers' perceptions towards e-cigarette flavors, their intentions of using e-cigarettes given a flavor ban, and their perceived role of e-cigarette flavors in their smoking behaviors. We conducted in-depth, semi-structured interviews to explore these themes among a purposive sample of 25 young adult smokers in the U.S. (aged 18-34) who had used e-cigarettes to reduce cigarette smoking. Thematic content analysis was employed to assess the qualitative data. Results: Most participants reported enjoying e-cigarettes with fruit, candy, dessert or menthol/mint flavors and valued having a wide selection of flavors. Most participants reported that they would likely quit or significantly reduce e-cigarette use if e-cigarette flavors were banned. Participants had little knowledge of the nicotine concentration in their e-cigarettes or the harm associated with the use of e-cigarette flavorings. Additionally, participants perceived e-cigarette flavorings as helpful in cutting down smoking by allowing for increased e-cigarette use frequency and duration. Conclusion: Participants indicated positive perceptions towards e-cigarette flavors and considered the role of e-cigarette flavors to be important in cutting down on cigarettes. Banning or restricting flavored e-cigarettes may discourage participants from using e-cigarettes for smoking cessation. The lack of knowledge about flavored e-cigarettes' harm and risks, together with the escalated consumption of flavored e-cigarettes, are causes for concern and warrant further attention.