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Quit and smoking reduction rates in vape shop consumers: a prospective 12-month survey.
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International journal of environmental research and public health [Int J Environ Res Public Health] 2015 Mar 24; Vol. 12 (4), pp. 3428-38. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Mar 24. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Aims: Here, we present results from a prospective pilot study that was aimed at surveying changes in daily cigarette consumption in smokers making their first purchase at vape shops. Modifications in products purchase were also noted.<br />Design: Participants were instructed how to charge, fill, activate and use their e-cigarettes (e-cigs). Participants were encouraged to use these products in the anticipation of reducing the number of cig/day smoked.<br />Settings: Staff from LIAF contacted 10 vape shops in the province of the city of Catania (Italy) that acted as sponsors to the 2013 No Tobacco Day.<br />Participants: 71 adult smokers (≥18 years old) making their first purchase at local participating vape shops were asked by professional retail staff to complete a form.<br />Measurements: Their cigarette consumption was followed-up prospectively at 6 and 12 months. Details of products purchase (i.e., e-cigs hardware, e-liquid nicotine strengths and flavours) were also noted.<br />Findings: Retention rate was elevated, with 69% of participants attending their final follow-up visit. At 12 month, 40.8% subjects could be classified as quitters, 25.4% as reducers and 33.8% as failures. Switching from standard refillables (initial choice) to more advanced devices (MODs) was observed in this study (from 8.5% at baseline to 18.4% at 12 month) as well as a trend in decreasing thee-liquid nicotine strength, with more participants adopting low nicotine strength (from 49.3% at baseline to 57.1% at 12 month).<br />Conclusions: We have found that smokers purchasing e-cigarettes from vape shops with professional advice and support can achieve high success rates.
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- Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Health Surveys
Humans
Italy epidemiology
Male
Middle Aged
Pilot Projects
Prospective Studies
Smoking Cessation methods
Young Adult
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems statistics & numerical data
Smoking epidemiology
Smoking Cessation statistics & numerical data
Tobacco Products statistics & numerical data
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1660-4601
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- International journal of environmental research and public health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 25811767
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph120403428