Profile of e-cigarette use and its relationship with cigarette quit attempts and abstinence in Kansas adults

Introduction:
This text reviews a scientific study examining the relationship between e-cigarette use and cigarette smoking cessation among adults in Kansas. The study provides insights into the prevalence of e-cigarette use, its association with cigarette smoking and quit attempts, and the factors influencing cigarette abstinence. By reading this summary, you will learn about the key findings and implications of the study for regulatory matters.

Key Points:

* The study is based on data from the 2013 Kansas Adult Tobacco Survey, a population-based random digit dial survey of non-institutionalized adults.
* The survey included questions on cigarette smoking, e-cigarette use, quit attempts, and demographic information.
* The study found that e-cigarette use was common among cigarette smokers, with 45% of smokers reporting ever use and 14% reporting past-month use.
* Adults who only used e-cigarettes were younger and more affluent than adults who only smoked cigarettes.
* E-cigarette use was more common among smokers who made recent quit attempts, but it was negatively associated with recent cigarette smoking abstinence.
* The study also found that e-cigarette use was more prevalent among smokers who used smokeless tobacco as a cessation aid.
* The study's findings suggest that e-cigarette use is associated with cessation attempts but not with cigarette abstinence, and that the use of e-cigarettes may be influenced by demographic factors and marketing strategies.

Main Message:
The study highlights the importance of understanding the relationship between e-cigarette use and cigarette smoking cessation. While e-cigarette use is associated with cessation attempts, it is not positively associated with recent cigarette abstinence. The study also underscores the need for consistent surveillance of e-cigarette use and its impact on health, as well as the need for regulatory measures to address the potential risks and benefits of e-cigarette use. Overall, the study provides valuable insights for policymakers and regulators to consider in developing appropriate policies for e-cigarette use.

Christensen, Trevor, Ericka Welsh, and Babalola Faseru. “Profile of E-Cigarette Use and Its Relationship with Cigarette Quit Attempts and Abstinence in Kansas Adults.” Preventive Medicine 69 (December 2014): 90–94. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2014.09.005.