TY  - JOUR
AU  - Cooper, Maria
AU  - Harrell, Melissa B.
AU  - Perry, Cheryl L.
PY  - 2016
TI  - A Qualitative Approach to Understanding Real-World Electronic Cigarette Use: Implications for Measurement and Regulation
T2  - Preventing Chronic Disease
JO  - Prev Chronic Dis
SP  - E07
VL  - 13
CY  - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, USA.
N2  - INTRODUCTION  An understanding of the real-world use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) is needed to inform surveillance efforts and future state and federal regulation. This study investigates the behavioral aspects of e-cigarette use. METHODS  We used qualitative methods to examine salient characteristics of e-cigarette use. The lead investigator (M.C.) conducted in-depth, semistructured individual interviews to explore patterns and behaviors associated with e-cigarette use among a purposive sample of 50 current adult users. Thematic content analysis was used to analyze qualitative data and document themes. RESULTS  Several important themes emerged. Although most users started with "closed system" products, the majority switched from that type of e-cigarette to "open system" devices. Responses were diverse on preferred flavors, although mixing flavors was a common practice. Many users had difficulty estimating the total amount of e-liquid they used within a given period and described an iterative process in which they experimented with different nicotine levels to determine their preferred concentration. Reported frequency of use and puffing behaviors varied greatly between users and also differed from the way traditional cigarettes are smoked. CONCLUSION  Results from this study have implications for developing appropriate survey metrics for e-cigarette surveillance, the regulation of flavorings, and reporting of e-cigarette product constituents.
SN  - 1545-1151
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd13.150502
DO  - 10.5888/pcd13.150502
ER  - 
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