Characteristics of us adults attempting tobacco use cessation using e-cigarettes.

Introduction:
This text provides an analysis of the factors associated with the use of e-cigarettes for tobacco cessation among adults in the United States. The study uses data from a 2018 Texas population health assessment survey to determine the frequency of e-cigarette use for cessation and to characterize the individual predictors of such use in relation to sociodemographic factors and health behaviors. The key points and main message of the text are summarized below.

Key Points:

* The study found that 41.3% of e-cigarette users reported using them for tobacco cessation.
* Non-Hispanic blacks, males, and individuals not confident in obtaining health information were less likely to use e-cigarettes for tobacco cessation.
* Individuals aged 35-44, those who received advice to quit smoking from a healthcare professional, and those with more than 5 years since their last routine checkup were more likely to use e-cigarettes for tobacco cessation.
* The study also found that 64% of individuals advised to quit smoking by a healthcare professional reported using e-cigarettes for cessation.
* The study controlled for sociodemographic characteristics and health behaviors in the analysis.
* The sample size was 569 individuals, which was obtained from a larger survey of 2034 adults in Texas.
* The study used weighted prevalence estimates, the Wald χ2 test, and weighted multilevel multivariable logistic regression to analyze the data.

Main Message:
The study highlights the importance of understanding the factors associated with the use of e-cigarettes for tobacco cessation among adults in the United States. The findings suggest that healthcare professionals can play a critical role in promoting tobacco cessation by advising their patients to quit smoking and providing information about e-cigarettes as a possible cessation aid. However, the study also emphasizes the need for further research to determine the long-term health effects of e-cigarette use and to develop effective cessation strategies that consider individual differences in sociodemographic factors and health behaviors. Overall, the study underscores the need for a comprehensive approach to tobacco cessation that addresses the complex interplay between individual, social, and environmental factors.

Chido-Amajuoyi OG, Mantey D, Cunningham S, et al. Characteristics of us adults attempting tobacco use cessation using e-cigarettes. Addictive behaviors. 2020;100:106123. doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2019.106123