Electronic Cigarettes—Attitudes and Use in Germany

Rüther, Tobias; Wissen, Franziska; Linhardt, A.; Aichert, Désirée S.; Pogarell, Oliver; Vries, Hein de

doi:10.1093/ntr/ntv188

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“…Similarly, vapers reported the fewest disadvantages of e-cigarettes, and smokers the most. Similar results were found by Rüther and colleagues 40 . Dawkins and colleagues illustrated that vapers who were ex-smokers reported (compared to dual users) significantly more often that e-cigarettes helped them to stop smoking, that they were extremely satisfied with the product, that e-cigarettes reduced craving levels, improved their breathing and were experienced as healthier than smoking cigarettes 15 .…”

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confidence: 91%

“…Yet, vapers experienced more modelling for e-cigarettes. Again, similar results were found in the study of Rüther and colleagues 40 .…”

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confidence: 89%

“…These concern situations that may also result in increased risks for relapsing into smoking, such as when at a party and seeing someone smoking. Our results support earlier findings from a study conducted in Germany and illustrate that if smokers want to use vaping as a cessation tool, they also may need to be informed about potential barriers and how to overcome them 40 . Dual user scores on motivational items were often between those of smokers and vapers.…”

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confidence: 89%

“…The online questionnaire was based on previous research using the I-Change Model and a previous German study 40 .…”

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confidence: 99%

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Electronic cigarette use: comparing smokers, vapers, and dual users on characteristics and motivational factors

Schoren¹,

Hummel²,

Vries³

2017

Tob. Prev. Cessation

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INTRODUCTION This study examined vaping behaviour, precursors of vaping, and motivational differences between smokers, dual users and vapers. The objectives were to assess a) vaping characteristics and reasons for use, b) differences in motivational factors and behavioural precursors associated with e-cigarette use, and c) socio-demographic and motivational factors associated with electronic cigarette use. METHODS A cross-sectional survey among 259 vapers, 135 smokers, and 83 dual users was conducted in the Netherlands. The questionnaire, based on the I-Change Model, assessed demographics, smoking and vaping behaviour, quit attempt, attitudes towards e-cigarettes, social influences, self-efficacy about not to vape and intention to quit. RESULTS Vaping e-cigarettes was mostly started for health reasons. Less than 2% of the vapers had never used conventional cigarettes. Vapers reported most advantages of e-cigarettes whereas smokers were least convinced of them, encountered more modelling of vaping in their social environment and reported higher self-efficacy to control vaping. Older respondents and respondents with low levels of education and low income were more likely to use e-cigarettes instead of conventional cigarettes. CONCLUSIONS Although vaping was mostly started for health reasons, the use of the product was not strictly limited to (former) smokers. Health communication for non-smokers is needed to stress potential dangers. Both vapers and non-vapers encounter barriers for using e-cigarettes in difficult situations. If e-cigarettes are used as a smoking cessation tool, more information is needed to help users cope with these situations. For future interventions we recommend to take potential motivational differences among low and high income and educated groups into account.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 91%

“…Yet, vapers experienced more modelling for e-cigarettes. Again, similar results were found in the study of Rüther and colleagues 40 .…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 89%

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 89%

“…The online questionnaire was based on previous research using the I-Change Model and a previous German study 40 .…”

Section: Sample and Proceduresmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Electronic cigarette use: comparing smokers, vapers, and dual users on characteristics and motivational factors

Schoren¹,

Hummel²,

Vries³

2017

Tob. Prev. Cessation

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“…Seit 2006 sind E-Zigaretten, zunächst hauptsächlich via Internet-Vertrieb, mittlerweile u. a. auch in Supermärkten, Kiosken und Tankstellen frei verkäuflich [7]. Die Mehrzahl der E-Zigaretten-User verwendet diese, um weniger zu rauchen oder mit dem Rauchen ganz aufzuhören [7,9].…”

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Positionspapier: Suchtmedizinische und gesundheitspolitische Chancen und Risiken durch den Gebrauch von E-Zigaretten

Rüther¹,

Backmund²,

Bischof³

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Medikamente zur Behandlung von Abhängigkeitserkrankungen und abhängigem Verhalten

Kiefer¹,

Benkert²

2019

Kompendium Der Psychiatrischen Pharmakotherapie

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Electronic Cigarettes—Attitudes and Use in Germany

Abstract: The study is the first description of attitudes and use of e-cigarettes in Germany.

Cited by 30 publications

References 40 publications

Electronic cigarette use: comparing smokers, vapers, and dual users on characteristics and motivational factors

Electronic cigarette use: comparing smokers, vapers, and dual users on characteristics and motivational factors

Positionspapier: Suchtmedizinische und gesundheitspolitische Chancen und Risiken durch den Gebrauch von E-Zigaretten

Medikamente zur Behandlung von Abhängigkeitserkrankungen und abhängigem Verhalten

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