Electronic cigarette use in New South Wales, Australia: reasons for use, place of purchase and use in enclosed and outdoor places

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health
Laura TwymanScott C Walsberger

Abstract

To monitor patterns of use of e-cigarettes to understand their potential impact on the New South Wales (NSW) population in Australia. A cross-sectional online survey was carried out with a sample of adults in NSW in February 2016. Ever and past 30-day use of e-cigarettes, reasons for use, place of purchase and use within outdoor and enclosed public places were assessed along with sociodemographic characteristics. Ever and past 30-day use was reported by 13% and 4% of the sample, respectively. More than one-third of participants did not purchase their own e-cigarette (36.3%). The most frequently reported reason for using an e-cigarette for smokers and ex-smokers was to help quit smoking (45.3% and 44.7%, respectively) while for non-smokers it was novelty (40%). E-cigarettes were most commonly used at home (59.4%), in outdoor dining areas (36.8%) and in the workplace (27.8%). E-cigarettes are being used by a small percentage of the NSW population. Reasons for e-cigarette use varied with smoking status. Different sociodemographic characteristics were associated with ever and past 30-day use of e-cigarettes. E-cigarettes are being used in areas that are covered by smoke-free legislation. Implications for public health: Given e-ciga...Continue Reading

References

Dec 17, 2008·Journal of Public Health Policy·Alison Snow JonesDavid G Altman
Apr 2, 2009·European Journal of Cancer Prevention : the Official Journal of the European Cancer Prevention Organisation (ECP)·Daniel PaschkeVolker Briese
Mar 2, 2012·The New England Journal of Medicine·Cheryl Oncken
Jun 5, 2013·Preventive Medicine·Josep M RamonCristina Masuet-Aumatell
Dec 20, 2013·The New England Journal of Medicine·Amy L FairchildJames Colgrove
Apr 16, 2014·Tobacco Control·Tianrong Cheng
Jun 6, 2014·Otolaryngology--head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery·Paul Truman HarrellThomas Henry Brandon
Jun 19, 2014·Bulletin of the World Health Organization·Melanie A WakefieldDavid Hill
Nov 8, 2014·Nicotine & Tobacco Research : Official Journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco·Blair N ColemanBrian A King
Nov 9, 2014·Nicotine & Tobacco Research : Official Journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco·Robert C McMillenJonathan D Klein
Dec 17, 2014·Lancet·Martin McKeeStanton Glantz
Dec 24, 2014·Public Health Nursing·Shari L Goldberg, Barbara E Mawn
Jun 23, 2015·Journal of Pain & Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy· U S Department Of Health And Human Services
Sep 18, 2015·Nicotine & Tobacco Research : Official Journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco·Laura TwymanAshleigh Guillaumier
Oct 16, 2015·The Medical Journal of Australia·Timothy C HarroldLee K Taylor
Jan 19, 2016·The Lancet. Respiratory Medicine·Sara Kalkhoran, Stanton A Glantz
Apr 27, 2016·Nicotine & Tobacco Research : Official Journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco·Muhannad MalasRoberta Ferrence
Aug 17, 2016·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Marissa G HallNoel T Brewer
Nov 5, 2016·Preventive Medicine·Deesha PatelRebecca Bunnell
Oct 14, 2016·Public Health Research & Practice·Isabel Mr HessAdam Capon
Oct 26, 2016·The American Journal of the Medical Sciences·Menfil A Orellana-BarriosKenneth Nugent
Sep 13, 2017·Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health·Sarah WhalanJacqui Webster
Jan 23, 2018·Canadian Journal of Public Health = Revue Canadienne De Santé Publique·Cesar Leos-ToroDavid Hammond

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Jul 10, 2019·Clinical Toxicology : the Official Journal of the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology and European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists·Gerdinique C MaessenMarcel A G van der Heyden
Dec 1, 2020·Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health·Nicholas Wood
Dec 10, 2020·American Journal of Physiology. Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology·M P WeenS J Hodge
Dec 6, 2020·Environmental Research·Beladenta AmaliaUNKNOWN TackSHS Project Investigators
Aug 20, 2021·Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health·Wendy L WatsonAnita Dessaix

❮ Previous
Next ❯

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.