JUUL preference among Korean adult tobacco users and its effect on attempts to quit tobacco: A follow-up survey four months post JUUL launch

This study examined the various factors in the selection of JUUL (and/or), a pod-mod type electronic cigarette (EC), and the changes in EC patterns before and after the JUUL debut on 24 May 2019, using follow-up survey data of adult tobacco users in South Korea. This study examined transition outcom...

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Published in:Tobacco induced diseases 2023-03, Vol.21 (March), p.39-12
Main Authors: Hwang, Ju Sam, Lee, Kiheon, Kim, Choon-Young, Kim, Heejin, Kim, Sungroul, Lee, Cheol M
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Language:English
Subjects:
electronic nicotine delivery systems
government regulation
juul
population surveillance
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tobacco
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Summary:This study examined the various factors in the selection of JUUL (and/or), a pod-mod type electronic cigarette (EC), and the changes in EC patterns before and after the JUUL debut on 24 May 2019, using follow-up survey data of adult tobacco users in South Korea. This study examined transition outcomes among tobacco users and factors associated with future JUUL use. Convenience sample data were collected from adult tobacco users in South Korea, from March-April 2019 (baseline, n=2173) to September 2019 (follow-up, n=779). Results were obtained from the 779 respondents in the follow-up survey, and user data of one or more tobacco products were analyzed. The changes in the proportion of EC and JUUL use during this period were calculated, and multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to investigate the selection factors of JUUL. Four months after the JUUL launch, the proportion of current EC and JUUL users among the whole sample increased by 10.3% (42.6-52.9%, p
ISSN:1617-9625
2070-7266
1617-9625
DOI:10.18332/tid/160163