| Literature DB >> 32131638 |
Georgia Louise Wilson1, Sarah Grogan1, Susan Powell1, Ivan Gee2, Lorna Porcellato2, Joseph Keenan1.
Abstract
This study explored smokers' and non-smokers' accounts of E-cigarettes. A total of 51 UK-based participants, 20 men and 31 women, responded to open-ended questions online. Inductive thematic analysis identified that the factors that influence E-cigarette behaviour and opinion in adult smokers and non-smokers are related to social context, informative sources, practical aspects and health implications. Participants presented varying accounts of E-cigarettes, suggesting that individual narratives regarding E-cigarettes are multi-faceted. This is important information for health professionals and policy makers tasked with advising on E-cigarette use.Entities:
Keywords: E-cigarettes; inductive thematic analysis; non-smokers; open-ended questionnaire; smokers
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Year: 2020 PMID: 32131638 PMCID: PMC8739557 DOI: 10.1177/1359105320909877
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Health Psychol ISSN: 1359-1053
Demographic characteristics of participants.
| Demographic variable | Number of participants | Percentage of participants |
|---|---|---|
| Age (in years) | ||
| Mean: 32.4 | ||
| Range: 18–65 | ||
| Gender | ||
| Male | 20 | 39.22 |
| Female | 31 | 60.78 |
| Ethnicity | ||
| (W) White (Northern Irish/British/Irish) | 32 | 62.74 |
| (M) Mixed/Multiple ethnic groups | 2 | 3.92 |
| (AAB) Asian/Asian British | 8 | 15.69 |
| (BB) Black/African/Caribbean/Black British | 0 | 0 |
| (O) Other Ethnic Group | 9 | 17.65 |
Figure 1.A thematic map illuststrating the subordinate themes and their relationships.