Differential Effects of Anxiety Sensitivity on E-Cigarettes Processes: The Importance of E-Cigarette Quit Attempt History.

Introduction:
This text discusses a study examining the relationship between anxiety sensitivity and e-cigarette use, specifically in the context of quit attempts. The study focuses on differential relations between anxiety sensitivity and e-cigarette processes across current, adult e-cigarette users who have and have not attempted to quit using e-cigarettes.

Key Points:

* The study found that anxiety sensitivity (AS) was significantly related to greater perceived risks, benefits, and positive outcome expectancies of e-cigarette use.
* Quit history status was only significantly related to outcomes in the bivariate model, and became nonsignificant after controlling for theoretically relevant covariates and AS.
* The association between AS and perceptions of e-cigarette use was stronger for those who have attempted to quit compared to those who have never attempted to quit.
* The study suggests that individual differences in AS and e-cigarette quit attempt status may represent two important factors when considering beliefs about e-cigarette use.
* Findings contribute to emerging theoretical and empirical research on e-cigarette use and may be especially pertinent when contextualizing patterns and behavior of e-cigarette use.
* The study design included a cross-sectional, self-reported survey of current e-cigarette users.
* Major points include the relationship between AS and e-cigarette use, as well as the differential relations between AS and e-cigarette processes based on quit attempt status.

Main Message:
The main message of this text is that anxiety sensitivity plays a significant role in e-cigarette use, particularly in the context of quit attempts. The study highlights the importance of considering individual differences in AS when examining beliefs about e-cigarette use, and suggests that tailored e-cigarette cessation programs may be necessary for certain individuals with specific psychological vulnerability factors. Additionally, the study emphasizes the need for further research in this area, particularly with a longitudinal study design and objective measurement of e-cigarette status.

Garey L, Smit T, Mayorga NA, et al. Differential Effects of Anxiety Sensitivity on E-Cigarettes Processes: The Importance of E-Cigarette Quit Attempt History. The American journal on addictions. 2019;28(5):390-397. doi:10.1111/ajad.12940