Do Flavor Descriptions Influence Subjective Ratings of Flavored and Unflavored E-liquids Among Nonsmoking and Non-vaping UK Adolescents?

Abstract Introduction Youth use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) is rising globally and is associated with health harms. Flavor descriptions on e-liquid packaging may contribute to the appeal of e-cigarettes among youth. This study compared subjective ratings of e-liquid packaging flavor desc...

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Published in:Nicotine & tobacco research 2024-08, Vol.26 (9), p.1141-1149
Main Authors: Dyer, Maddy L, Suddell, Steph F, Khouja, Jasmine N, Havill, Michelle A, Blackwell, Anna K M, Maynard, Olivia M, Munafò, Marcus R, Attwood, Angela S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Child
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems
Female
Flavoring Agents
Humans
Male
Original Investigations
Product Packaging
Surveys and Questionnaires
United Kingdom
Vaping - psychology
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Summary:Abstract Introduction Youth use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) is rising globally and is associated with health harms. Flavor descriptions on e-liquid packaging may contribute to the appeal of e-cigarettes among youth. This study compared subjective ratings of e-liquid packaging flavor descriptions among nonsmoking and non-vaping UK adolescents. Aims and Methods This was an online observational study in a UK sample of nonsmoking and non-vaping adolescents aged 11–17 years. The primary analyses compared flavored versus unflavored descriptions and the secondary analyses compared sweet flavor versus fruit flavor descriptions. Outcomes were packaging appraisal, packaging receptivity, perceived harm, and perceived audience. Results The survey was completed by 120 participants (74% female). Packaging appraisal ratings were higher for e-liquids with flavored descriptions than unflavored descriptions (mean difference 5.9, 95% CI: 4.2 to 7.6, p 
ISSN:1469-994X
1462-2203
1469-994X
DOI:10.1093/ntr/ntae054