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KMID : 1039620190090040324
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Korean Journal of Family Practice
2019 Volume.9 No. 4 p.324 ~ p.330
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The Characteristics of Electronic Cigarette User among Korean Smokers: The Sixth Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2013-2015
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Kim Youn-A
Lee Ji-Won
Kim Jeong-Hyo
Kim Jae-Yeol
Ko Young-Jin
Kim So-Yeun
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Abstract
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Background: Although the electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) market is growing rapidly, few studies have been conducted on e-cigarettes in South Korea. This study aims to analyze the general characteristics of Korean adult smokers with e-cigarette use.
Methods: This study used data from the 6th National Health and Nutrition Survey (NHANS). Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to examine subjects’ general characteristics and a questionnaire related to smoking cessation, stress perception, and depression. A frequency analysis of reasons for using e-cigarettes was conducted of 318 subjects of the 2015 NHANS who were smokers and used e-cigarettes.
Results: The study found that smokers with experience using e-cigarettes were younger and had a higher income level (odds ratio [OR], 1.45; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.03?2.05) than smokers without e-cigarette experience. Professional, management, and office worker groups were associated with e-cigarette use (OR, 1.40; 95% CI, 1.10?1.77). Willingness to quit smoking was also higher in subjects with experience using e-cigarettes (OR, 1.35; 95% CI, 1.09?1.68). The most common reason for smoking cessation in both groups was concern about their own and their family’s health. About 50% of smokers with experience using e-cigarettes thought e-cigarettes would be more helpful for smoking cessation than regular cigarettes.
Conclusion: Although the safety and rationale of using e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid are unproven, many smokers consider them a method of smoking cessation. It is necessary to provide correct information on e-cigarettes.
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KEYWORD
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Electronic Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes, Smoking Cessation, Cigarette Smoking
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