Current situation of e-cigarettes and its relationship with smoking and smoking cessation among residents aged 18-65 in Beijing
10.3760/cma.j.cn112338-20240809-00489
- VernacularTitle:北京市18~65岁居民电子烟使用情况及其与卷烟使用和戒烟关系研究
- Author:
Bo JIANG
1
;
Aijuan MA
1
;
Jin XIE
1
;
Chen XIE
1
;
Xueyu HAN
1
;
Li NIE
1
;
Yingqi WEI
1
;
Kai FANG
1
;
Jing DONG
1
;
Yue ZHAO
1
;
Zhong DONG
1
Author Information
1. 北京市疾病预防控制中心慢性病预防与控制所，北京 100020
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
E-cigarette;
Smoking;
Influence factors
- From:
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology
2025;46(4):638-645
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To understand the usage situation of e-cigarettes among residents aged 18-65 in Beijing, explore the relationship between e-cigarette use and cigarette smoking as well as smoking cessation behaviors, and provide scientific support for the developing and improving policies and measures related to e-cigarettes.Methods:Using 19 684 residents data from the Beijing Non-communication Chronic Disease and Risk Factors Surveillance in 2022, complex sampling weighted methods were used to estimate proportions, and complex sampling logistic regression analysis was applied to explore the relationship between e-cigarette use, cigarette smoking, and smoking cessation.Results:Among all study participants, the proportion of those who had ever used e-cigarettes was 3.36%, with the current e-cigarette use at 1.26%. The proportion of current e-cigarette users (1.87%) and the former e-cigarette users (3.47%) were higher ( χ2=64.70, P<0.001) among males compared to females (0.60% and 0.64% respectively). The top three reasons for using e-cigarettes were wanting to quit smoking, perceiving e-cigarettes as less harmful, and enjoying the flavors of e-cigarettes. 83.54% of e-cigarette users started with cigarettes. The results of the complex sampling multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that current smoking ( OR=61.35, 95% CI: 36.98-101.76) and former smoking ( OR=31.20, 95% CI: 15.52-62.71) were positively associated with e-cigarette, while current e-cigarette use ( OR=0.13, 95% CI: 0.04-0.39) was negatively associated with quitting cigarette smoking. Conclusions:The proportion of e-cigarette use in Beijing was relatively low. E-cigarette use was associated with cigarette use and was not conducive to smoking cessation. Therefore, stronger regulatory measures and health education campaigns regarding the risks of e-cigarettes should be implemented.
