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Patterns of Use of Vaping Products among Smokers: Findings from the 2016–2018 International Tobacco Control (ITC) New Zealand Surveys

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  • Richard Edwards

    (Department of Public Health, University of Otago, Wellington 6023, New Zealand)

  • James Stanley

    (Department of Public Health, University of Otago, Wellington 6023, New Zealand)

  • Andrew M. Waa

    (Department of Public Health, University of Otago, Wellington 6023, New Zealand)

  • Maddie White

    (Department of Public Health, University of Otago, Wellington 6023, New Zealand)

  • Susan C. Kaai

    (Department of Psychology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave W., Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada)

  • Janine Ouimet

    (Department of Psychology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave W., Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada)

  • Anne C.K. Quah

    (Department of Psychology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave W., Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada)

  • Geoffrey T. Fong

    (Department of Psychology, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave W., Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
    School of Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave W., Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
    Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, 661 University Ave Suite 510, Toronto, ON M5G 0A3, Canada)

Abstract

Alternative nicotine products like e-cigarettes could help achieve an end to the epidemic of ill health and death caused by smoking. However, in-depth information about their use is often limited. Our study investigated patterns of use of e-cigarettes and attitudes and beliefs among smokers and ex-smokers in New Zealand (NZ), a country with an ‘endgame’ goal for smoked tobacco. Data came from smokers and ex-smokers in Waves 1 and 2 of the International Tobacco Control (ITC) NZ Survey (Wave 1 August 2016–April 2017, 1155 participants; Wave 2, June–December 2018, 1020 participants). Trial, current and daily use of e-cigarettes was common: daily use was 7.9% among smokers and 22.6% among ex-smokers in Wave 2, and increased between surveys. Use was commonest among 18–24 years and ex-smokers, but was similar among Māori and non-Māori participants, and by socio-economic status. Most participants used e-cigarettes to help them quit or reduce their smoking. The most common motivating factor for use was cost and the most common barrier to use cited was that e-cigarettes were less satisfying than smoking. The findings could inform developing interventions in order to maximise the contribution of e-cigarettes to achieving an equitable smoke-free Aotearoa, and to minimise any potential adverse impacts.

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  • Richard Edwards & James Stanley & Andrew M. Waa & Maddie White & Susan C. Kaai & Janine Ouimet & Anne C.K. Quah & Geoffrey T. Fong, 2020. "Patterns of Use of Vaping Products among Smokers: Findings from the 2016–2018 International Tobacco Control (ITC) New Zealand Surveys," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(18), pages 1-15, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:18:p:6629-:d:412282
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    1. Penelope Truman & Marewa Glover & Trish Fraser, 2018. "An Online Survey of New Zealand Vapers," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(2), pages 1-14, January.
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