E-Cigarette Use, Its Impact on Tobacco Smoking and the Intention to Quit
- Author:
NURASYIKIN MS
1
Author Information
1. Klinik Kesihatan Kajang, Jalan Semenyih, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
- Collective Name:NURASYIKIN MS; LEELAVATHI M2; TOHID H
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
cigarette;
e-cigarette;
electronic;
intention;
smoking cessation;
vape
- From:Medicine and Health
2019;14(1):78-90
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
E-cigarettes have rapidly gained worldwide popularity. Since its use still poses a
health risk to the users, it is important to assess their intention to quit this habit.
This study aimed to determine the characteristics of e-cigarette use, its effect on
cigarette smoking and users’ intention to quit vaping and smoking. A total of 377
e-cigarette users were recruited from three vape retail stores in Bandar Baru Bangi,
Selangor. E-cigarette usage pattern, tobacco cigarette consumption and their
intention to quit were assessed using a self-administered questionnaire. Most (70%)
participants were e-cigarettes only users while 30% were dual users. The median
duration of e-cigarette use was 2 (IQR 2) years. Almost all (98.4%) participants
used third-generation devices and majority (63.7%) preferred liquid containing
6mg nicotine. About 92% participants, especially heavy smokers, smoked fewer
tobacco cigarettes after initiating e-cigarette. Majority (79.6%) of dual users also had
reduction in tobacco cigarette consumption with a median current consumption
of 5 (IQR 5.0) cigarettes per day. Most (87%) e-cigarette users intend to quit the
habit someday. However, many (63.1%) were in the pre-contemplation stage.
E-cigarette users of less than 2 years duration tend to have the intention to quit
compared to users of more than 2 years (p=0.005). In conclusion, there was more
e-cigarette only users than the dual users. E-cigarette use could significantly reduce
tobacco smoking, especially among heavy smokers. Most e-cigarette users had the
intention to quit vaping but not in the near future and longer e-cigarette use may
deter their intention to quit.
- Full text:12.2019my0114.pdf
