Summary
Introduction:
This text provides an analysis of a study examining the relationship between e-cigarette use and smoking cessation in adults. The study surveyed 857 adults in the United States who used e-cigarettes in a recent attempt to quit smoking. The study aimed to identify factors associated with successfully quitting smoking using e-cigarettes.
Key Points:
* The study found that greater frequency of e-cigarette use when quitting and abruptly switching to e-cigarettes from cigarettes (vs. gradually reducing) were significantly associated with longer durations of abstinence.
* Preference for non-tobacco (relative to tobacco) flavors and nicotine concentration were not associated with duration of abstinence.
* Preference for rechargeable pod and mod device types (vs. cig-a-likes) was associated with longer durations of abstinence.
* Patterns of e-cigarette use were related to abstinence duration, which may provide guidance for adults who are using e-cigarettes to quit smoking to encourage complete substitution and maximize smoking cessation.
* The findings indicate that non-tobacco e-cigarette flavors and nicotine strength are not related to longer durations of cessation success for adults, which may inform tobacco regulatory policies limiting these constituents to protect public health.
Main Message:
The study highlights the importance of patterns of e-cigarette use in successful smoking cessation, while also indicating that non-tobacco flavors and nicotine strength are not significant factors. The findings may inform guidance for adults using e-cigarettes to quit smoking and support tobacco regulatory policies.
Citation
Bold K, O’Malley S, Krishnan-Sarin S, Morean M. E-cigarette Use Patterns, Flavors, and Device Characteristics Associated With Quitting Smoking Among a U.S. sample of Adults Using E-cigarettes in a Smoking Cessation Attempt. Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco. 2023;25(5):954-961. doi:10.1093/ntr/ntac276
