Dual use versus mono cigarette use hinders smoking cessation
Osibogun O, Bursac Z, Maziak W. Longitudinal transition outcomes among adult dual users of e-cigarettes and cigarettes with the intention to quit in the United States: PATH Study (2013–2018). Preventive Medicine Reports Volume 26, April 2022, 101750. Available online 28 February 2022 Approximately 10.7% (7.8–14.3) of dual users with the ITQ [intention to quit] (in 2013) reported cessation (no past-month use of any tobacco) three years later, compared to 16.1% (14.6–17.7) of mono cigarette smokers. Dual users were 83% and 79% less likely to transition to cessation (aRRR: 0.17, 95% CI:0.09–0.32) or mono cigarette use (0.21, 0.14–0.32), respectively, compared to mono cigarette smokers. Our findings show that in a real-world scenario, dual e-cigarette and cigarette use may hinder rather than facilitate smoking cessation among those interested in quitting.” https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211335522000572
Stephen Hamann
