The use and acceptability of electronic cigarettes among New Zealand smokers.

摘要: Aim To investigate New Zealanders’ use, perceptions and views on the acceptability of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). Method 840 current smokers recent quitters were recruited through random digit dialling as part Zealand Smoking Monitor (NZSM), a 33-item telephonebased survey delivering 120 interviews per fortnight. Two sets questions deployed at different times to assess ever-purchase e-cigarettes, safety cessation efficacy using them instead tobacco or aid. Results 7% sample reported having purchased an e-cigarette. One-third respondents believed be safer use than cigarettes, could help people quit smoking tobacco. Forty-one percent considered it acceptable e-cigarettes replacement product 58% Responses differed according ethnicity, age household income. Conclusion Purchasing (and therefore we assume, use) in is uncommon. Despite this finding, many viewed positive light indicated willingness them. Ongoing monitoring public attitudes towards emerging recommended. Electronic (sometimes referred nicotine delivery systems ENDS but hereafter ‘e-cigarettes’) are devices that vapourise propylene glycol and/or glycerol, with without nicotine, via electrically-powered heating element activated when user draws mouthpiece. These products gaining popularity countries little known about their Zealand. E-cigarettes produced by manufacturers wide range now available. Nicotine-containing can deliver who want quit, similar way do. 1-2 In on-line undertaken 2011, Etter Bullen found that, compared users nicotine-free those contained more likely report had helped them: deal craving withdrawal, cut down, completely. 3 Zealand, only contain non-nicotine cartridges allowed sold, they otherwise categorised medicines. 4 However, importing from overseas for personal not prohibited. fact, (with within content) easily obtainable online shops.