Sociodemographic Differences in the Use of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems in the European Union

Ooms, Gaby I; Bosdriesz, Jizzo R.; Kunst, Anton E.

doi:10.1093/ntr/ntv215

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“…Younger age (especially 15–24 years) was also associated with ever e‐cigarette use. A similar finding was observed in an analysis of the Eurobarometer 2012 survey . This age group is generally more familiar with technology products such as e‐cigarettes and such appeal may have significant beneficial effects because, although smoking cessation at young age can reduce significantly the risk for future smoking‐related disease , few young smokers try or seek assistance to quit and many relapse .…”

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Electronic cigarette use in the European Union: analysis of a representative sample of 27 460 Europeans from 28 countries

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Electronic cigarette use in the European Union: analysis of a representative sample of 27 460 Europeans from 28 countries

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“…In 2013, all refill liquids with a nicotine content below 2 mg/mL or liquids with a nicotine content up to 4 mg/mL without a specific medical prescription were allowed for retail distribution. The wide availability, media coverage, and also advertising [16] resulted in a sharp increase in e-cigarette use, as also demonstrated by our data. The 2015 revision of Tobacco Act [1] defined e-cigarettes as "products related to tobacco products" and ensued several restrictions to the sale, marketing, and the use of e-cigarettes and refill liquids.…”

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“…The use of e-cigarettes peaked in 2014 and has since then been declining (except for male ex-smokers). This is explained by deregulating the sale of e-cigarettes and refill liquids in 2013 [16]. These were, since 2007, marketed as medicinal products, greatly constraining their sales.…”

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E-Cigarette Use by Smoking Status in Estonia, 2012–2018

Reile

Pärna

2020

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Background: In the context of declining smoking rates in Estonia, this study aims to analyze the recent trends in e-cigarette use and its associations with smoking status and sociodemographic factors. Methods: Nationally representative data from biennial cross-sectional health surveys in 2012–2018 (n = 9988) were used to describe the prevalence of smoking and e-cigarette use by smoking status in Estonia. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to describe the sociodemographic patterns of e-cigarette use in three subgroups: the general population, smokers, and ex-smokers. Results: The prevalence of current smoking decreased from 45.4% in 2012 to 31.5% in 2018 among men and from 26.6% to 20.0% among women. At the same time, e-cigarette use in the general population had increased to 3.7% among men and to 1.2% among women. The increase in the prevalence of e-cigarette use was statistically significant among men in the general population, smokers, and ex-smokers, but non-significant among women. In addition to period effects, e-cigarette use was patterned by age, gender, and education. Conclusion: In 2002–2018, the e-cigarette use had increased but smoking had decreased in Estonia. A timely and targeted tobacco policy may alleviate the harm of e-cigarette use from the public health perspective.

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“…While research exists detailing different consumer groups’ ENDS use [44], few studies focus on different consumer groups’ preferences for different ENDS features. Our findings show that younger adults mention modifiability more frequently, which confirms prior work examining younger adult consumers’ preferences for ENDS [16,17].…”

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Consumers’ Preferences for Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Product Features: A Structured Content Analysis

Kistler

Crutchfield

Sutfin

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To inform potential governmental regulations, we aimed to develop a list of electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) product features important to U.S. consumers by age and gender. We employed qualitative data methods. Participants were eligible if they had used an ENDS at least once. Groups were selected by age and gender (young adult group aged 18–25, n = 11; middle-age group aged 26–64, n = 9; and women’s group aged 26–64, n = 9). We conducted five individual older adult interviews (aged 68–80). Participants discussed important ENDS features. We conducted a structured content analysis of the group and interview responses. Of 34 participants, 68% were white and 56% were female. Participants mentioned 12 important ENDS features, including: (1) user experience; (2) social acceptability; (3) cost; (4) health risks/benefits; (5) ease of use; (6) flavors; (7) smoking cessation aid; (8) nicotine content; (9) modifiability; (10) ENDS regulation; (11) bridge between tobacco cigarettes; (12) collectability. The most frequently mentioned ENDS feature was modifiability for young adults, user experience for middle-age and older adults, and flavor for the women’s group. This study identified multiple features important to ENDS consumers. Groups differed in how they viewed various features by age and gender. These results can inform ongoing regulatory efforts.

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Sociodemographic Differences in the Use of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems in the European Union

Cited by 20 publications

References 25 publications

Electronic cigarette use in the European Union: analysis of a representative sample of 27 460 Europeans from 28 countries

Electronic cigarette use in the European Union: analysis of a representative sample of 27 460 Europeans from 28 countries

E-Cigarette Use by Smoking Status in Estonia, 2012–2018

Consumers’ Preferences for Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Product Features: A Structured Content Analysis

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