Summary
Introduction:
This text summarizes a scientific study examining the differences in perceptions of e-cigarettes between daily and non-daily users. The study focuses on three clinically relevant e-cigarette processes: perceived risks, benefits, and innovation. The researchers aimed to understand how these perceptions differ between daily and non-daily e-cigarette users.
Key Points:
* The study included 564 adult current e-cigarette users, with 51.1% of them being female.
* Participants were divided into two groups: daily and non-daily e-cigarette users.
* The study measured perceived risks, benefits, and innovation of e-cigarettes using validated questionnaires.
* Results showed that daily e-cigarette users had higher levels of perceived risks, benefits, and innovation compared to non-daily users.
* The magnitude of differences varied across constructs.
* The study controlled for potential confounding factors such as sex, age, education, income, dual use, and frequency of use.
* The findings suggest that perceived risks, benefits, and innovation may be more strongly endorsed by daily e-cigarette users, which may influence their use.
Main Message:
This study highlights the importance of understanding the underlying processes that may contribute to daily e-cigarette use. The findings suggest that daily e-cigarette users may have different perceptions of risks, benefits, and innovation compared to non-daily users. These differences may be related to the increased health risks associated with daily e-cigarette use. The results of this study could inform regulatory measures aimed at reducing the use of e-cigarettes and minimizing the potential harm associated with their use.
Citation
Mayorga Na, Garey L, Zvolensky MJ. Differences in perceptions of e-cigarettes across daily and non-daily users. addictive Behaviors. 2019;90:415-420. doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2018.12.004
