E-cigarette product preferences among Australian young adult e-cigarette users

Abstract

Objective: To assess preferences for e-cigarettes containing nicotine and flavourings among Australian young adult e-cigarette users. Methods: An online survey was administered to 1,116 young adults (18–25 years), 104 of whom had used an e-cigarette in the last 30 days and were the focus of this study. Among users, 53% also smoked tobacco cigarettes, 27% were non-smokers and 20% had never smoked. Results: Nearly two-thirds (64%) of e-cigarette users preferred nicotine-containing e-cigarettes (71% of smokers, 56% of non-smokers, 55% of never smokers). The vast majority (89%) preferred flavoured e-cigarettes (92% of smokers, 82% of non-smokers, 95% of never smokers), with fruit flavours the mo..