ArticleAddictive behaviors2016
Reasons for electronic cigarette use beyond cigarette smoking cessation: A concept mapping approach.
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43 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- A systematic review of consumer preference for e-cigarette attributes: Flavor, nicotine strength, and type.PloS one · 2018Pooled it
- Overview of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems: A Systematic Review.American journal of preventive medicine · 2017Pooled it
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- Reactions to a Hypothetical Ban of Open-System Electronic Cigarettes Among People Who Currently Use Electronic Cigarettes.Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco · 2025Article
- Reasons for using electronic cigarettes among young adults aged 18 - 30: a systematic review.EXCLI journal · 2025Review
- Predictors of Quitting Dual Use of Electronic Cigarettes and Cigarettes During Pregnancy.Journal of women's health (2002) · 2024Article
- Using Concept Mapping to Identify Community Partners' and Researchers' Perceptions of Social Justice: A Path Toward Eliminating Chronic Disease Disparities.Health equity · 2024Article
- Secondhand electronic cigarette aerosol in vehicles impacts indoor air quality.Drug and alcohol dependence · 2023Article
- A Comparative Analysis of E-Cigarette and Cigarette Posts on Instagram.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Do Current Smokers and Ex-Smokers Who Use Nicotine Vaping Products Daily Versus Weekly Differ on Their Reasons for Vaping? Findings from the 2020 ITC Four Country Smoking and Vaping Survey.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- General and Device-Specific Reasons for ENDS Use: A Qualitative Study with Adult ENDS Users.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- The Effect of Graphic Health Warning Labels Placed on the ENDS Device on Young Adult Users' Experience, Exposure and Intention to Use: A Pilot Study.Health communication · 2022Article
- Communication Between US Physicians and Patients Regarding Electronic Cigarette Use.JAMA network open · 2022Article
- Validation of the Electronic Cigarette Expectancy Scale for Adolescents.Substance use & misuse · 2022Article
- Using concept mapping to identify opportunities for HPV vaccination efforts: Perspectives from the Midwest and West Coast.Evaluation and program planning · 2021Article
- Cigarette, waterpipe, and electronic cigarette use among college fraternity and sorority members and athletes in the United States.Journal of American college health : J of ACH · 2021Article
- Use of Tobacco for Weight Control across Products among Young Adults in the U.S. Military.Substance use & misuse · 2021Article
- User-Perceived Negative Respiratory Symptoms Associated with Electronic Cigarette Use.Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco · 2020Article
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Abstract
introductionElectronic cigarettes (ECIGs) continue to grow in popularity, however, limited research has examined reasons for ECIG use.
methodsThis study used an integrated, mixed-method participatory research approach called concept mapping (CM) to characterize and describe adults' reasons for using ECIGs. A total of 108 adults completed a multi-module online CM study that consisted of brainstorming statements about their reasons for ECIG use, sorting each statement into conceptually similar categories, and then rating each statement based on whether it represented a reason why they have used an ECIG in the past month.
resultsParticipants brainstormed a total of 125 unique statements related to their reasons for ECIG use. Multivariate analyses generated a map revealing 11, interrelated components or domains that characterized their reasons for use. Importantly, reasons related to Cessation Methods, Perceived Health Benefits, Private Regard, Convenience and Conscientiousness were rated significantly higher than other categories/types of reasons related to ECIG use (p<.05). There also were significant model differences in participants' endorsement of reasons based on their demography and ECIG behaviors.
conclusionsThis study shows that ECIG users are motivated to use ECIGs for many reasons. ECIG regulations should address these reasons for ECIG use in addition to smoking cessation.
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