Electronic Cigarettes: Awareness, Recent Use, and Attitudes Within a Sample of Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Australian Smokers

Conclusions:
Rates of awareness and trial of e-cigarettes within a disadvantaged sample of Australian smokers are comparable to rates found within representative samples of the general Australian population. Previously trying e-cigarettes and higher levels of motivation to quit were associated with more positive perceptions of e-cigarette safety and effectiveness.

Implications:
This study demonstrates that socioeconomically disadvantaged smokers are aware of and accessing e-cigarettes in a country with relatively high restrictions covering e-cigarette sale and use.

Source: Nicotine and Tobacco Research - April 8, 2016 Category: Addiction Authors: Twyman, L., Bonevski, B., Paul, C., Bryant, J., Gartner, C., Guillaumier, A. Tags: Original Investigation Source Type: research