Abstract

Background

Electronic cigarettes are increasingly being used as smoking cessation aids. Most studies assess the dual use of e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes, but there remains a paucity of literature concerning individuals who use e-cigarettes exclusively. Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of exclusive e-cigarette users, and consider their willingness to quit e-cigarette use. Methods: A French online survey was conducted from March to December 2017. We assessed the following factors: sociodemographic factors; the clinical characteristics of e-cigarette use and its social acceptability; and the self-perceived effectiveness of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). Associations between the listed factors and a willingness to quit e-cigarette use were examined. Results: A total of 386 exclusive e-cigarette users (70% men) participated in the study and were included in the analysis. Most respondents were not planning to quit e-cigarette use (75%). Compared to those who did not want to quit, a desire to quit was associated with using smoking cessation services (OR [95%CI]: 3.45 [1.82–6.56]), e-cigarette craving (OR [95%CI]: 2.63 [1.44–4.80]) and NRT past-use (1.78 [1.12–2.87]). Users who planned to quit expressed more concerns about smoking initiation among youths using e-cigarettes (OR [95%CI]: 3.62 [1.90–6.93]). In multivariate analysis, these associations remained significant for the use of smoking cessation services, e-cigarette cravings, and concerns about youth tobacco initiation. Conclusion: Most exclusive e-cigarette users were not likely to quit. Planned cessation was associated with using smoking cessation services, experiencing e-cigarette dependence symptoms, and being concerned about smoking initiation among teenager e-cigarette users.

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专门使用电子烟的 Vapers 的社会人口学和临床特征：法国 Vapoquid 研究

摘要

背景

电子烟越来越多地被用作戒烟辅助工具。大多数研究评估了电子烟和传统香烟的双重用途，但关于专门使用电子烟的个人的文献仍然很少。目的：本研究的目的是检查电子烟独家使用者的社会人口学和临床特征，并考虑他们戒烟的意愿。方法：法国在线调查于 2017 年 3 月至 12 月进行。我们评估了以下因素：社会人口因素；电子烟使用的临床特征及其社会接受度；以及尼古丁替代疗法 (NRT) 的自我感知效果。检查了所列因素与戒烟意愿之间的关联。结果：共有 386 名独家电子烟用户（70% 为男性）参与了研究并被纳入分析。大多数受访者不打算戒掉电子烟（75%）。与不想戒烟的人相比，戒烟的愿望与使用戒烟服务（OR [95%CI]：3.45 [1.82-6.56]）、电子烟渴望（OR [95%CI]：2.63 [1.44–4.80]) 和 NRT 过去使用 (1.78 [1.12–2.87])。计划戒烟的用户对使用电子烟的青少年开始吸烟表示更多担忧（OR [95%CI]：3.62 [1.90–6.93]）。在多变量分析中，这些关联对于戒烟服务的使用、电子烟的渴望以及对青少年开始吸烟的担忧仍然很重要。结论：大多数独家电子烟用户不太可能戒烟。计划戒烟与使用戒烟服务、出现电子烟依赖症状以及担心青少年电子烟使用者开始吸烟有关。