Electronic Cigarettes: Awareness, Recent Use, and Attitudes Within a Sample of Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Australian Smokers

Twyman, Laura; Bonevski, Billie; Paul, Christine; Bryant, Jamie; Gartner, Coral; Guillaumier, Ashleigh

doi:10.1093/ntr/ntv183

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“…The most common places of purchase were a retail outlet or online. This is consistent with previous findings 30 and supports the strong influence that social interaction has in becoming aware of, trying and using e‐cigarettes 18,31 . In December 2015, legislation came into effect in NSW that banned the advertising of e‐cigarettes at point of sale 10 .…”

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Electronic cigarette use in New South Wales, Australia: reasons for use, place of purchase and use in enclosed and outdoor places

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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health

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E-cigarettes are being used by a small percentage of the NSW population. Reasons for e-cigarette use varied with smoking status. Different sociodemographic characteristics were associated with ever and past 30-day use of e-cigarettes. E-cigarettes are being used in areas that are covered by smoke-free legislation. Implications for public health: Given e-cigarettes are being used in smoke-free areas, policy-makers could take a precautionary approach by including e-cigarette use under smoke-free legislation.

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Electronic cigarette use in New South Wales, Australia: reasons for use, place of purchase and use in enclosed and outdoor places

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Chapman

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Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health

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“…192–194,214,288,325–327,332,335,336,338,353,354,361,369,372,374,382,384,389,390,446,448,449,453–457,461–464,467,471–474,476,477,484,485,488,490,492,493,495,502,503 In the U.S. and Great Britain, this belief has eroded over time with more individuals mistakenly believing ENDS are as harmful or more harmful that cigarettes. 391,414 Studies suggest that ENDS are also perceived as less addictive than cigarettes, 367,375,403,446 tools that may help users reduce or quit smoking, 320,327,330,338,357,374,448,453,455,458,461,464,467,481,483,485,486,488,493,495,499 less expensive than cigarettes, 335,338,447,455,456,472,499 and more convenient or easier to use than cigarettes. 335,338,357,400,499 …”

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Overview of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems: A Systematic Review

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American Journal of Preventive Medicine

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Context Rapid developments in e-cigarettes, or electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), and the evolution of the overall tobacco product marketplace warrant frequent evaluation of the published literature. The purpose of this article is to report updated findings from a comprehensive review of the published scientific literature on ENDS. Evidence acquisition The authors conducted a systematic review of published empirical research literature on ENDS through May 31, 2016, using a detailed search strategy in the PubMed electronic database, expert review, and additional targeted searches. Included studies presented empirical findings and were coded to at least one of nine topics: (1) Product Features; (2) Health Effects; (3) Consumer Perceptions; (4) Patterns of Use; (5) Potential to Induce Dependence; (6) Smoking Cessation; (7) Marketing and Communication; (8) Sales; and (9) Policies; reviews and commentaries were excluded. Data from included studies were extracted by multiple coders (October 2015 to August 2016) into a standardized form and synthesized qualitatively by topic. Evidence synthesis There were 686 articles included in this systematic review. The majority of studies assessed patterns of ENDS use and consumer perceptions of ENDS, followed by studies examining health effects of vaping and product features. Conclusions Studies indicate that ENDS are increasing in use, particularly among current smokers, pose substantially less harm to smokers than cigarettes, are being used to reduce/quit smoking, and are widely available. More longitudinal studies and controlled trials are needed to evaluate the impact of ENDS on population-level tobacco use and determine the health effects of longer-term vaping.

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“…As part of a holistic approach, harm reduction policies that explore alternative products such as electronic cigarettes that mimic the pleasures associated with smoking is also required. A cross-sectional survey among CSO clients in New South Wales, Australia reported similar rates of awareness and use of electronic cigarettes compared to those observed in the general Australian population, suggesting these devices may be a viable harm reduction option for this population group (51). This will require a policy shift in the Australian context, which currently does not allow non-therapeutic clean nicotine products to be sold or used (52,53).…”

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Stuck in the catch 22: attitudes towards smoking cessation among populations vulnerable to social disadvantage

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Aim To explore how smoking and smoking cessation is perceived within the context of disadvantage, across a broad cross‐section of defined populations vulnerable to social disadvantage. Design Qualitative focus groups with participants recruited through community service organizations (CSO). Setting Metropolitan and regional settings in Queensland, Australia. Focus groups were held at the respective CSO facilities. Participants Fifty‐six participants across nine focus groups, including people living with mental illness, people experiencing or at risk of homelessness (adult and youth populations), people living with HIV, people living in a low‐income area and Indigenous Australians. Measurements Thematic, in‐depth analysis of focus group discussions. Participant demographic information and smoking history was recorded. Findings Smoking behaviour, smoking identity and feelings about smoking were reflective of individual circumstances and social and environmental context. Participants felt ‘trapped’ in smoking because they felt unable to control the stressful life circumstances that triggered and sustained their smoking. Smoking cessation was viewed as an individual's responsibility, which was at odds with participants' statements about the broader factors outside of their own control that were responsible for their smoking. Conclusion Highly disadvantaged smokers' views on smoking involve contradictions between feeling that smoking cessation involves personal responsibility, while at the same time feeling trapped by stressful life circumstances. Tobacco control programmes aiming to reduce smoking among disadvantaged groups are unlikely to be successful unless the complex interplay of social factors is carefully considered.

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Electronic Cigarettes: Awareness, Recent Use, and Attitudes Within a Sample of Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Australian Smokers

Abstract: Introduction: Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) awareness, trial of e-cigarettes in the past 12 months,

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Electronic cigarette use in New South Wales, Australia: reasons for use, place of purchase and use in enclosed and outdoor places

Electronic cigarette use in New South Wales, Australia: reasons for use, place of purchase and use in enclosed and outdoor places

Overview of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems: A Systematic Review

Stuck in the catch 22: attitudes towards smoking cessation among populations vulnerable to social disadvantage

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