Summary
Introduction:
This text summarizes a study examining patterns of smoking cessation among dual cigarette and e-cigarette users in the Population assessment of Tobacco and health (PaTh) Study. The study aimed to evaluate the association between smoking cessation and various factors, including demographics, e-cigarette device types, number of cigarettes smoked, and time from waking up until the first cigarette.
Key Points:
* The study included established cigarette smokers who were also current e-cigarette users at Wave 3 of the PaTh Study.
* among dual users at Wave 3, 13.1% quit cigarette smoking at Wave 4, while half discontinued e-cigarette use and maintained exclusive cigarette smoking.
* Dual users with a bachelor's degree were more likely to quit smoking than dual users who did not finish high school.
* Smokers aged 25-64 years were less likely to quit smoking than those aged 18-24 years.
* Dual users who smoked more than 15 cigarettes per day were significantly less likely to stop smoking.
* The frequency of e-cigarette use and the type of device used were not associated with significant differences in smoking cessation.
* The time from waking up until the first cigarette did not significantly affect smoking cessation.
Main Message:
The study suggests that e-cigarettes have the potential to aid in smoking cessation, but there are questions about whether dual use of e-cigarettes and cigarettes should be encouraged as a transitional phase on the path to smoking cessation. The findings highlight the importance of considering factors such as age, education level, and cigarette consumption when evaluating the potential effectiveness of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation.
Citation
aboaziza E, Feaster K, hare L, Chantler PD, Olfert IM. Maternal electronic cigarette use during pregnancy affects long-term arterial function in offspring. Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md : 1985). 2023;134(1):59-71. doi:10.1152/japplphysiol.00582.2022
