Characterization of e-cigarette users according to device type, use behaviors, and self-reported health outcomes: Findings from the EMIT study

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) rapidly evolved from large modifiable (MOD) devices, to small and affordable 'POD' devices. Detailed information on user demographics and preferences according to device type, which can inform potential chemical exposure and policy recommendations, is c...

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Published in:Tobacco induced diseases 2023-12, Vol.21 (December), p.159-11
Main Authors: Tillery, Anna, Aherrera, Angela, Chen, Rui, Lin, Joyce J Y, Tehrani, Mina, Moustafa, Donia, Mihalic, Jana, Navas-Acien, Ana, Rule, Ana M
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Language:English
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behaviors
demographic classification
electronic cigarettes
ends
population studies
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Summary:Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) rapidly evolved from large modifiable (MOD) devices, to small and affordable 'POD' devices. Detailed information on user demographics and preferences according to device type, which can inform potential chemical exposure and policy recommendations, is currently limited. The goal of this study is to describe user demographics, use behaviors and preferences, as well as self-reported health outcomes according to the e-cigarette device type used. From April 2019 to March 2020, 91 participants from Maryland (18 MOD users, 26 POD users, 16 dual users (use of both combustible and e-cigarettes), and 31 non-users (never e-cigarette users and never smokers or >6 months former use) were recruited. A comprehensive questionnaire collected sociodemographic characteristics, e-cigarette/tobacco use behaviors, self-reported health outcomes, device characteristics and preferences. Chi-squared tests for categorical variables, ANOVA for continuous variables, qualitative thematic analysis, linear and logistic regressions were used to assess relationships between variables and groups. POD users were younger (average 22.5 years) than MOD users (30.8 years) or dual users (34.3 years) (p
ISSN:1617-9625
2070-7266
1617-9625
DOI:10.18332/tid/174710