A Deliberate Choice? Exploring the Decision to Switch from Cigarettes to E-Cigarettes

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Kim A G J RomijndersReinskje Talhout

Abstract

E-cigarettes are increasingly popular among both cigarette smokers and non-users. Although smoking cessation yields the most individual and population health benefits, switching to exclusive e-cigarette use offers some individual health benefits for cigarette smokers. However, e-cigarette use is not harmless, and its use among non-cigarette smokers should be prevented. Our study aims to explore the decision-making process about e-cigarettes among an e-cigarette users, cigarette smokers, and non-users. We conducted 12 semi-structured focus group interviews with e-cigarette users, cigarette smokers, and non-users. We performed a thematic analysis of the interview transcripts. First, knowledge reported by e-cigarette users was mainly based on other users' experiences. Second, cigarette smokers and non-users were more negative towards e-cigarettes than e-cigarette users. Third, e-cigarette users considered switching from cigarette smoking to e-cigarette use by deliberating relevant information, and weighing up the benefits and disadvantages of e-cigarette use versus smoking. Additionally, important factors in the decision-making process were a perception of risks and benefits of e-cigarettes compared to cigarettes, a supportive soc...Continue Reading

References

Aug 6, 2003·Patient Education and Counseling·Susan MichieTheresa M Marteau
Mar 1, 2005·Tobacco Control·N D WeinsteinR P Moser
Oct 26, 2005·Patient Education and Counseling·Matthijs van den BergGerrit van der Wal
Apr 1, 2006·Medical Education·Barbara Dicicco-Bloom, Benjamin F Crabtree
Mar 30, 2010·Journal of Health Psychology·Cornelia BetschCorina Ulshöfer
Mar 14, 2013·Nursing & Health Sciences·Mojtaba VaismoradiTerese Bondas
May 14, 2014·Circulation·Rachel GranaStanton A Glantz
Sep 7, 2014·Tobacco Control·Rebecca J GrayRichard Edwards
Sep 1, 2015·Nicotine & Tobacco Research : Official Journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco·Shari P FeirmanTianjing Li
Feb 24, 2016·Frontiers in Psychology·Josh ComptonJames A Dimmock
Jul 5, 2016·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Elle WadsworthSara C Hitchman
Jul 30, 2016·European Journal of Public Health·Anthony A LavertyFilippos T Filippidis
Sep 11, 2016·Nicotine & Tobacco Research : Official Journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco·Maciej L GoniewiczNeal L Benowitz
Sep 11, 2016·Nicotine & Tobacco Research : Official Journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco·Jennifer L PearsonAmanda L Graham
Sep 11, 2016·Nicotine & Tobacco Research : Official Journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco·Samir SonejiJames Sargent
Nov 1, 2016·Tobacco Control·Janet HoekEl-Shadan Tautolo
Dec 5, 2016·American Journal of Preventive Medicine·Allison M GlasserAndrea C Villanti
Dec 26, 2016·Nicotine & Tobacco Research : Official Journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco·Hayden McRobbie
Feb 27, 2017·The Journal of the American Dental Association·Michael Glick
Apr 6, 2017·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Jinsong ChenKim Dirks
Aug 12, 2017·PLoS Computational Biology·Stefano PalminteriSarah-Jayne Blakemore
Oct 4, 2017·Tobacco Control·David T LevyDavid B Abrams
Oct 25, 2017·Nicotine & Tobacco Research : Official Journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco·Christopher RussellNeil McKeganey
Mar 15, 2018·Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·Giovanni Li VoltiMassimo Caruso
Jun 2, 2018·Expert Review of Respiratory Medicine·Alexsandra RatajczakMaciej Goniewicz
Jun 9, 2018·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Kim A G J RomijndersReinskje Talhout
Aug 21, 2018·Nicotine & Tobacco Research : Official Journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco·Elizabeth AntognoliSusan Flocke

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Nov 27, 2019·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Kim Agj RomijndersReinskje Talhout
May 19, 2020·Nicotine & Tobacco Research : Official Journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco·Jennifer L PearsonDavid B Abrams
Aug 20, 2020·The Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association·Abdulmohsen A Alzalabani, Sheref M Eltaher
Mar 30, 2021·The International Journal on Drug Policy·Hannah SmithSarah Hill
Jul 2, 2021·Journal of Health Communication·Bo Yang, Shaohai Jiang

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Software Mentioned

Instagram©
Twitter©
Facebook©

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.