Summary
Introduction:
This text is a summary of a research study on the product preferences of australian adolescent and adult e-cigarette users. The study aimed to inform policymakers and public health agencies about e-cigarette use and preferences in australia. The key points and main message of the study are summarized below.
Key Points:
* The study surveyed 4,617 australians aged 12 + years, of whom 636 were current e-cigarette users.
* Most e-cigarette users (82%) reported using nicotine-containing e-liquid in their devices, with a preference for nicotine over non-nicotine e-liquid observed among all age and smoking groups.
* Most users (89%) reported using flavoured e-liquids, with fruit flavours being the most popular among all subgroups.
* Disposable e-cigarettes were the most common product used among almost all groups, except for adults aged 25 + years who preferred systems with refillable tanks.
* Friends and tobacco retailers were the most frequently nominated sources of nicotine e-liquid among adolescents and young adults. among adults aged 25 + years, tobacco retailers and the Internet were the most frequently nominated sources.
Main Message:
The study found that disposable e-cigarettes with flavoured, nicotine-containing e-liquid are popular among users of the devices, including adolescents. The study concludes that measures are urgently needed to restrict the accessibility and availability of flavoured e-liquids and disposable e-cigarettes, and to enforce laws regarding the sale and importation of nicotine e-liquids. The findings have important implications for policymakers and public health agencies working to minimize e-cigarette uptake, particularly among youth and never smokers.
Citation
Jongenelis MI. E-cigarette product preferences of australian adolescent and adult users: a 2022 study. BMC public health. 2023;23(1):220. doi:10.1186/s12889-023-15142-8
