Flavour loyalty may predict cessation or substitution following a cigarillo flavour ban among young adults in the USA

Moore, Stephanie Pike; Osborn, Catherine; Gonzalez, Sarah Koopman; Quisenberry, Amanda J.; Klein, Elizabeth G.; Kaur, Manpreet; Suratkal, Jessica P.; Trapl, Erika S.

doi:10.1136/tc-2022-057487

Cited by 5 publications

(1 citation statement)

References 43 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Dis. 2023;21(July):91 https://doi.org/10.18332/tid/167476 2 fruit or candy, that appeal to adolescents and young adults 4,5 . In addition to characterizing flavors, they have lower taxation 6,7 and fewer units per pack, which makes them affordable and appealing to consumers, including young people [8][9][10] .…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Circumventing cigarette regulation: Product characteristics of cigarette-like cigarillos on the Dutch market

Pennings¹,

Pauwels²,

Schenk³

et al. 2023

Tob. Induc. Dis.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

INTRODUCTION Cigarillos have been reported to provide an alternative to cigarettes with a characterizing flavor, which are banned in the European Union. Additionally, they are cheaper than cigarettes. To better inform policy making, we wanted to gain better insight into the market situation for cigarillos in the Netherlands. METHODS We analyzed product data notified by manufacturers via the European Common Entry Gate system (EU-CEG), as extracted on the 1 June 2022. First, we identified parameters that allowed classifying cigarillos into cigar-like, cigarettelike and intermediate-type cigarillos. Next, we compared product characteristics for these groups. RESULTS We identified five parameters that allowed classifying cigarillos into subtypes: product weight, filter presence, leaf tobacco percentage in the product, flue-cured tobacco percentage in the product, and the number of flavorings. Almost a quarter (71/285) of the cigarillos on the Dutch market were classified as cigarette-like. Compared to other cigarillo types, these have a high number of flavorings (average n=43), including many sweet and fruity flavorings. The package types of cigarette-like cigarillos resemble those of cigarettes. However, 85% of the cigarette-like cigarillos are available in smaller pack sizes than allowed for cigarettes. When comparing data over the period 2019-2022, we found a decrease in the number of cigar-like cigarillos and an increase in the number of cigarette-like cigarillos, which hints at a shift in the market composition. CONCLUSIONS Cigarette-like cigarillos can provide a way to evade cigarette regulation. Moreover, their characteristics make them attractive for consumers, including young people. Regulators should consider amending regulations to close the regulatory loopholes that allow evading tobacco legislation.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Circumventing cigarette regulation: Product characteristics of cigarette-like cigarillos on the Dutch market

Pennings¹,

Pauwels²,

Schenk³

et al. 2023

Tob. Induc. Dis.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

Substitution of flavored cigarillos with menthol cigarettes among young adults in the U.S.

Abeyesundere

Osborn²,

Moore³

et al. 2022

Drug and Alcohol Dependence

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Come for the Tobacco, Stay for the Flavor: Flavored Cigarillo–Use Trajectories Among Young Adult Sexual Gender Minority Women

Osborn,

Pike Moore,

Koopman Gonzalez

et al. 2024

Nicotine and Tobacco Research

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Introduction The purpose of this research was to identify how young adult sexual gender minority (SGM) women who use cigarillos may respond to cigar flavor restrictions. Aims and Methods Young adults aged 21–28 years in the United States who currently use cigarillos were recruited between October 2020 and April 2021 to participate in an online survey. Due to high prevalence of cigarillo use among individuals who identify as sexual and/or gender minority (SGM) women, their (n = 192) flavored tobacco-use behaviors and anticipated responses to cigarillo flavor restrictions were compared to cisgender heterosexual (CisHet) women (n = 110). Logistic regression was used to model cigarillo cessation and product-switching behaviors (flavored and unflavored). Results SGM women were significantly less likely to report the use of flavor at the initiation of cigarillo use (61.7% vs. 86.1%) but were no different in current flavor use compared to CisHet women, with more than 80% of all women using any flavor. SGM women were 2.36 times as likely to say they would discontinue using cigarillos if flavors were unavailable. Among those who would continue using cigarillos, SGM women were 4.53 times as likely to endorse switching to an unflavored tobacco product but had the same likelihood of saying they would switch to flavored product compared to CisHet women. Conclusions Flavor restriction policies may not reduce the initiation of cigarillos among SGM women and may elicit differential cigarillo use and tobacco product substitution by SGM identity. Flavor restriction policies should be coupled with targeted cessation resources to address potential remaining disparities. Implications SGM US women have a unique cigarillo-use trajectory. These women are more likely to initiate cigarillos without flavor and then later integrate it into their behavior. National cigar flavor restrictions are expected to have a greater impact decreasing cigarillo initiation among CisHet women and decreasing current cigarillo use among SGM women. However, for those who would continue using unflavored cigarillos, SGM women may remain at risk for nicotine dependence due to increased product substitution. SGM women should be prioritized for cessation resources to reduce tobacco-use disparities leading up to and following the implementation of cigar flavor restrictions.

show abstract

Flavour loyalty may predict cessation or substitution following a cigarillo flavour ban among young adults in the USA

Cited by 5 publications

References 43 publications

Circumventing cigarette regulation: Product characteristics of cigarette-like cigarillos on the Dutch market

Circumventing cigarette regulation: Product characteristics of cigarette-like cigarillos on the Dutch market

Substitution of flavored cigarillos with menthol cigarettes among young adults in the U.S.

Come for the Tobacco, Stay for the Flavor: Flavored Cigarillo–Use Trajectories Among Young Adult Sexual Gender Minority Women

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About