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Extraction and enrichment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by ordered mesoporous carbon reinforced hollow fiber liquid-phase microextraction	2015	Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Agricultural University of Hebei, Baoding, China.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of separation science Periodical, Abbrev. J.Sep.Sci. Pub Date Free Form Feb Volume 38 Issue 4 Start Page 683 Other Pages 689 Notes CI: (c) 2015; JID: 101088554; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/10/01 [received]; 2014/11/29 [revised]; 2014/12/08 [accepted]; ppublish Place of Publication Germany ISSN/ISBN 1615-9314; 1615-9306 Accession Number PMID: 25565655 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.1002/jssc.201401071 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25565655 Abstract A novel microextraction method, ordered mesoporous carbon reinforced hollow fiber liquid-phase microextraction coupled with high-performance liquid chromatography and fluorescence detection, was developed for the determination of some organic pollutants in water samples. Four polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (fluorene, anthracene, fluoranthene, and pyrene) were selected to validate this new method. Main parameters that could influence the extraction efficiency such as extraction time, fiber length, stirring rate, the type of the extraction solvent, pH value, the concentration of ordered mesoporous carbon, and salt effect were optimized. Under the optimal extraction conditions, good linearity was observed in the range of 2-1000 ng/L, with the correlation coefficients of 0.9954-0.9986. The recoveries for the spiked samples were in the range of 88.96-100.17%. The limits of detection of the method were 0.4-4 ng/L. The relative standard deviations varied from 4.2-5.9%. The results demonstrated that the newly developed method was an efficient pretreatment and enrichment procedure for the determination of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in environmental water samples. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim Data Source Authors Liu,L., Zhou,X., Wang,C., Wu,Q., Wang,Z. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Smoking habits, awareness of risks, and attitude towards tobacco control policies among medical students in Lagos, Nigeria	2015	Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Annals of African medicine Periodical, Abbrev. Ann.Afr.Med. Pub Date Free Form Jan-Mar Volume 14 Issue 1 Start Page 1 Other Pages 7 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 101231417; ppublish Place of Publication India ISSN/ISBN 0975-5764; 0975-5764 Accession Number PMID: 25567689 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.4103/1596-3519.148701 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25567689 Abstract BACKGROUND: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of cigarette smoking among medical students, and to determine their level of knowledge regarding risk associated with cigarette smoking and their attitude and behavior towards tobacco control strategies and policies. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A stratified random sampling approach was used to select participants. A modified version of the the Global Health Professional Students Survey questionnaire was self-administered. Descriptive statistics were applied and comparisons were done using chi-square test. Multivariate logistic regression was used to obtain the significant determinants of smoking. A P 21, having a smoking father, and use of alcohol were significantly associated with ever smoking. Knowledge of smoking as a risk for emphysema was 72.8%, coronary artery disease 82.8%, stroke 68.8%, and low birth weight 76.4%. There were 103 (41.2%) students aware of antidepressant usage in smoking cessation. One hundred and ninety-five (78%) offered smoking cessation advice if a smoker had no smoking-related disease and did not seek their opinion about smoking, 68.8% affirmed to having adequate knowledge on smoking cessation, and 56.8% had received formal training on smoking cessation techniques. The ban on cigarette smoking in enclosed public places was supported by 92.4%. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of current cigarette smoking among medical students in Lagos is relatively low. Gaps exist in the level of knowledge of the students regarding risks of cigarette smoking, tobacco cessation strategies, and in their attitude and behavior towards offering tobacco cessation advice. There is need therefore to include formal training on tobacco control strategies at an early stage in the medical curriculum. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Dania,M.G., Ozoh,O.B., Bandele,E.O. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
High-risk driving attitudes and everyday driving violations of car and racing enthusiasts in Ontario, Canada	2015	a Population and Community Health Unit , Department of Family Medicine, Western University , London , Canada.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Traffic injury prevention Periodical, Abbrev. Traffic Inj.Prev. Pub Date Free Form Volume 16 Issue 6 Start Page 545 Other Pages 551 Notes JID: 101144385; OTO: NOTNLM; 2015/01/08 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1538-957X; 1538-9588 Accession Number PMID: 25569798 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1080/15389588.2014.988331 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25569798 Abstract OBJECTIVE: Attitudes and individual difference variables of car and racing enthusiasts regarding high-risk behaviors of street racing and stunt driving have recently been investigated. Positive attitudes toward high-risk driving, personality variables such as driver thrill seeking, and other self-reported risky driving acts were associated with these behaviors. However, probable relationships among high-risk driving tendencies, everyday driving behaviors, and negative road safety outcomes have remained largely unexamined. This study aimed to investigate the associations among car and racing enthusiasts' high-risk driving attitudes, self-reported everyday driving violations (i.e., ordinary and aggressive violations), and self-reported negative outcomes (i.e., collisions and driving offense citations). METHOD: A web-based survey was conducted with members and visitors of car club and racing websites in Ontario, Canada. Data were obtained from 366 participants. The questionnaire included 4 attitude measures-(1) attitudes toward new penalties for Ontario's Street Racers, Stunt and Aggressive Drivers Legislation; (2) attitudes toward new offenses of stunt driving under the same legislation; (3) general attitudes toward street racing and stunt driving; (4) comparison of street racing with other risky driving behaviors-self-reported driving violations (i.e., ordinary and aggressive violations); self-reported collisions and offense citations; and background and driving questions (e.g., age, driving frequency). RESULTS: Results revealed that attitudes toward stunt driving offenses negatively and general attitudes toward street racing and stunt driving positively predicted ordinary violations, which, in turn, predicted offense citations. Moreover, general attitudes toward street racing and stunt driving positively predicted aggressive violations, which, in turn, predicted offense citations. CONCLUSION: The findings indicate that positive high-risk driving attitudes may be transferring to driving violations in everyday traffic, which mediates driving offense citations. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Yildirim-Yenier,Z., Vingilis,E., Wiesenthal,D.L., Mann,R.E., Seeley,J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150108 PMCID Editors
Prevalence and reasons for use of electronic cigarettes among smokers: Findings from the International Tobacco Control (ITC) Netherlands Survey	2015	Department of Health Promotion, Maastricht University (CAPHRI), P. Debyeplein 1, 6229 HA Maastricht, The Netherlands. Electronic address: Karin.Hummel@maastrichtuniversity.nl.; Department of Health Promotion, Maastricht University (CAPHRI), P. Debyeplein	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The International journal on drug policy Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Drug Policy Pub Date Free Form Jun Volume 26 Issue 6 Start Page 601 Other Pages 608 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2014; JID: 9014759; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/08/04 [received]; 2014/11/28 [revised]; 2014/12/09 [accepted]; 2014/12/17 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1873-4758; 0955-3959 Accession Number PMID: 25582280 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.drugpo.2014.12.009 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25582280 Abstract BACKGROUND: Not much is known about how people in the Netherlands respond to electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes); how many know about them, which people try them, keep using them and why, and what are changes over time regarding awareness and use? METHODS: We used samples of smokers aged 15 years and older from 2008 (n=1820), 2010 (n=1702), 2013 (n=1530), and 2014 (n=1550) as part of the International Tobacco Control (ITC) Netherlands Survey. Reasons for use and characteristics of smokers were examined using the sample from 2014. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to evaluate the associations between smoking-related variables with ever trying e-cigarettes and current e-cigarette use. RESULTS: In 2014, 91.4% of Dutch smokers reported being aware of e-cigarettes (97.1% in 2008, 89.2% in 2010, and 85.5% in 2013), 40.0% reported having ever tried them (13.4% in 2008, 14.5% in 2010, and 19.6% in 2013), and 15.9% were currently using them (4.0% in 2008, 1% in 2010, and 3.9% in 2013). The main reason given for using e-cigarettes was to reduce the number of regular cigarettes smoked per day (79%). Ever trying e-cigarettes among those aware of e-cigarettes was associated with being young, smoking more regular cigarettes per day, having made a quit attempt in the last year, having used smoking cessation pharmacotherapy in the last year, and reporting high awareness of the price of regular cigarettes. Smokers who kept using e-cigarettes had a higher educational background, had higher harm awareness for the health of others, and were less likely to have a total smoking ban at home. CONCLUSION: E-cigarettes are increasingly used by Dutch smokers. Commonly endorsed motivations for current e-cigarette use were to reduce tobacco smoking and because e-cigarettes are considered to be less harmful than tobacco cigarettes. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier B.V Data Source Authors Hummel,K., Hoving,C., Nagelhout,G.E., de Vries,H., van den Putte,B., Candel,M.J., Borland,R., Willemsen,M.C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20141217 PMCID Editors
Contact allergy induced by bisphenol A diglycidyl ether leachables from aluminium tubes for pharmaceutical use	2015	Department of Allergology and Occupational Dermatology, Dermatologikum Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Allergy Periodical, Abbrev. Allergy Pub Date Free Form Feb Volume 70 Issue 2 Start Page 220 Other Pages 226 Notes CI: (c) 2014; JID: 7804028; 0 (Benzhydryl Compounds); 0 (Epoxy Compounds); 0 (Ointments); CPD4NFA903 (Aluminum); F3XRM1NX4H (2,2-bis(4-glycidyloxyphenyl)propane); OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/10/23 [accepted]; ppublish Place of Publication Denmark ISSN/ISBN 1398-9995; 0105-4538 Accession Number PMID: 25582652 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1111/all.12538 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25582652 Abstract BACKGROUND: Aluminium tubes for pharmaceutical use are internally lacquered with epoxy resins (ER) based on bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE). Recently, it was shown that remnants of ER polymerization like BADGE are extractable from epoxy-based coatings of commercially available tubes and may leach into semi-solid drug preparations. We aimed to evaluate the safety of BADGE-contaminated macrogol ointments in individuals sensitized to ER based on BADGE by use tests. METHODS: Repeated open application testing (ROAT) in 11 patients sensitized to ER based on BADGE with BADGE in macrogol ointments (3 mg/kg; 30 mg/kg, equivalent to BADGE concentration determined in macrogol ointment after storage in a commercially available tube; 300 mg/kg). RESULTS: The 30 mg/kg BADGE ointment elicited reactions in three patients, and another three patients reacted to 300 mg/kg BADGE ointment. No reactions to the vehicle control and 3 mg/kg BADGE were observed. CONCLUSIONS: Elevated BADGE concentrations in ER-coated aluminium tubes pose a risk of developing contact dermatitis to patients sensitized to ER based on BADGE. Quality standards are deemed necessary for the production of ER-coated aluminium tubes intended for pharmaceutical use and should consider the results of the present ROAT study. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd Data Source Authors Breuer,K., Lipperheide,C., Lipke,U., Zapf,T., Dickel,H., Treudler,R., Molin,S., Mahler,V., Pfohler,C., Loffler,H., Schwantes,H., Schnuch,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Pyrosequencing vs. culture-dependent approaches to analyze lactic acid bacteria associated to chicha, a traditional maize-based fermented beverage from Northwestern Argentina	2015	Departamento de Microbiologia y Ecologia, Universitat de Valencia (UVEG), Av. Dr. Moliner 50, 46100, Burjassot, Valencia, Spain.; Departamento de Microbiologia y Ecologia, Universitat de Valencia (UVEG), Av. Dr. Moliner 50, 46100, Burjassot, Valencia, Spa	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International journal of food microbiology Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Food Microbiol. Pub Date Free Form 2-Apr Volume 198 Issue Start Page 9 Other Pages 18 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2014; JID: 8412849; 0 (RNA, Ribosomal, 16S); OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/07/23 [received]; 2014/12/09 [revised]; 2014/12/21 [accepted]; 2014/12/27 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1879-3460; 0168-1605 Accession Number PMID: 25584777 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2014.12.027 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25584777 Abstract The diversity of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) associated with chicha, a traditional maize-based fermented alcoholic beverage from Northwestern Argentina, was analyzed using culture-dependent and culture-independent approaches. Samples corresponding to 10 production steps were obtained from two local producers at Maimara (chicha M) and Tumbaya (chicha T). Whereas by culture-dependent approach a few number of species (Lactobacillus plantarum and Weissella viridescens in chicha M, and Enterococcus faecium and Leuconostoc mesenteroides in chicha T) were identified, a higher quantitative distribution of taxa was found in both beverages by pyrosequencing. The relative abundance of OTUs was higher in chicha M than in chicha T; six LAB genera were common for chicha M and T: Enterococcus, Lactococcus, Streptococcus, Weissella, Leuconostoc and Lactobacillus while Pediococcus only was detected in chicha M. Among the 46 identified LAB species, those of Lactobacillus were dominant in both chicha samples, exhibiting the highest diversity, whereas Enterococcus and Leuconostoc were recorded as the second dominant genera in chicha T and M, respectively. Identification at species level showed the predominance of Lb. plantarum, Lactobacillus rossiae, Leuconostoc lactis and W. viridescens in chicha M while Enterococcus hirae, E. faecium, Lc. mesenteroides and Weissella confusa predominated in chicha T samples. In parallel, when presumptive LAB isolates (chicha M: 146; chicha T: 246) recovered from the same samples were identified by ISR-PCR and RAPD-PCR profiles, species-specific PCR and 16S rRNA gene sequencing, most of them were assigned to the Leuconostoc genus (Lc. mesenteroides and Lc. lactis) in chicha M, Lactobacillus, Weissella and Enterococcus being also present. In contrast, chicha T exhibited the presence of Enterococcus and Leuconostoc, E. faecium being the most representative species. Massive sequencing approach was applied for the first time to study the diversity and evolution of microbial communities during chicha manufacture. Although differences in the LAB species profile between the two geographically different chicha productions were observed by culturing, a larger number for predominant LAB species as well as other minorities were revealed by pyrosequencing. The fine molecular inventory achieved by pyrosequencing provided more precise information on LAB population composition than culture-dependent analysis processes. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier B.V Data Source Authors Elizaquivel,P., Perez-Cataluna,A., Yepez,A., Aristimuno,C., Jimenez,E., Cocconcelli,P.S., Vignolo,G., Aznar,R. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20141227 PMCID Editors
"A cold shower": electrical magnetic interference caused by water heater current leakage through shower water pipe inducing ICD shock	2015	University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.; Ospedali Riuniti, Foggia, Italy.; Ospedali Riuniti, Foggia, Italy.; Ospedali Riuniti, Foggia, Italy.; University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.; University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy. Electronic address: natale.brunetti@unif	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International journal of cardiology Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Cardiol. Pub Date Free Form 1-Mar Volume 182 Issue Start Page 279 Other Pages 280 Notes JID: 8200291; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/12/05 [received]; 2014/12/29 [accepted]; 2014/12/30 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1874-1754; 0167-5273 Accession Number PMID: 25585363 Language eng SubFile Case Reports; Letter; IM DOI 10.1016/j.ijcard.2014.12.122 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25585363 Abstract Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Santoro,F., Pellegrino,P.L., D'Arienzo,G., Ziccardi,L., Di Biase,M., Brunetti,N.D. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20141230 PMCID Editors
Hookah Use Predicts Cigarette Smoking Progression Among College Smokers	2015	Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, CA; Mental Health Care Line, VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA; nmdoran@ucsd.edu.; San Diego State University/University of California, San Diego Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Periodical, Abbrev. Nicotine Tob.Res. Pub Date Free Form Nov Volume 17 Issue 11 Start Page 1347 Other Pages 1353 Notes CI: (c) The Author 2015; JID: 9815751; 2014/09/08 [received]; 2014/12/22 [accepted]; 2015/01/12 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1469-994X; 1462-2203 Accession Number PMID: 25586774 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1093/ntr/ntu343 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25586774 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Hookah use is increasingly common among U.S. college students, but little is known regarding the relationship between hookah and cigarette use. The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that the added nicotine exposure from hookah use may accelerate the uptake of cigarettes. METHODS: An ethnically diverse sample of college students (n = 256; 43% female) who had smoked cigarettes in the past month completed 2 in-person interviews over 6 months. This study was a secondary analysis of data collected for a longitudinal study of young adult cigarette smoking patterns. Analyses examined 6-month changes in past 30 day cigarettes smoked and number of days smoking, controlling for age, nicotine dependence, marijuana use, and the respective baseline variable for each outcome. RESULTS: Current hookah use (any use in past 30 days) was endorsed by 34% of participants at baseline, while 94% reported lifetime use. Change in past 30 day number of cigarettes (p = .043) and number of smoking days (p = .040) differed significantly between those who did or did not report recent hookah use at baseline. Hookah users reported a greater number of cigarettes smoked at the 6-month follow-up, while nonusers decreased their smoking quantity. For number of smoking days in the past 30, hookah users reported a smaller decrease than nonusers. CONCLUSIONS: Recent hookah use predicted increased cigarette smoking over 6 months in a college sample. These are the first prospective data demonstrating this relationship, indicating the value of developing strategies to prevent hookah use among college students. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher . Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Data Source Authors Doran,N., Godfrey,K.M., Myers,M.G. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150112 PMCID Editors
Reactions to FDA-Proposed Graphic Warning Labels Affixed to U.S. Smokers' Cigarette Packs	2015	Health Communication Research Laboratory, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO; amcqueen@dom.wustl.edu.; Health Communication Research Laboratory, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO;; Health Communication Research Laboratory, W	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Periodical, Abbrev. Nicotine Tob.Res. Pub Date Free Form Jul Volume 17 Issue 7 Start Page 784 Other Pages 795 Notes LR: 20160701; CI: (c) The Author 2015; GR: P50CA95815-09S1/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; JID: 9815751; OID: NLM: PMC4542680; 2014/01/31 [received]; 2014/12/15 [accepted]; 2015/01/14 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1469-994X; 1462-2203 Accession Number PMID: 25589676 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1093/ntr/ntu339 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25589676 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Graphic warning labels have been shown to be more effective than text-only labels in increasing attention and perceived health risks, but most U.S. studies have involved single exposures in laboratory or Internet settings. METHODS: We recruited a convenience sample (N = 202) of U.S. adult smokers from population subgroups with higher rates of smoking and smoking-related deaths who had participated in a larger survey about graphic warning labels. Participants were randomized to get 1 of 9 graphic + text labels or a text-only label. Research staff affixed a warning label sticker to participants' cigarette pack(s) at enrollment. Color graphic labels covered slightly more than the lower half of packs. Black and white labels of current U.S. text-only warnings covered the existing side warning to prompt attention to the label (i.e., attention control). Participants received extra stickers of the same label for subsequent packs, and completed 3 telephone interviews in 1 week. RESULTS: Participants reported low avoidance ( Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher . Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Data Source Authors McQueen,A., Kreuter,M.W., Boyum,S., Thompson,V.S., Caburnay,C.A., Waters,E.A., Kaphingst,K.A., Rath,S., Fu,Q. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150114 PMCID PMC4542680 Editors
Use of E-Cigarettes Among Current Smokers: Associations Among Reasons for Use, Quit Intentions, and Current Tobacco Use	2015	Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; rutten.lila@mayo.edu.; Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD;; Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Periodical, Abbrev. Nicotine Tob.Res. Pub Date Free Form Oct Volume 17 Issue 10 Start Page 1228 Other Pages 1234 Notes LR: 20160805; CI: (c) The Author 2015; GR: P30 CA015083/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01CA128638/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; JID: 9815751; OID: NLM: PMC4592339 [Available on 10/01/16]; PMCR: 2016/10/01 00:00; 2014/10/14 [received]; 2014/12/29 [acce Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1469-994X; 1462-2203 Accession Number PMID: 25589678 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; IM DOI 10.1093/ntr/ntv003 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25589678 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Research has documented growing availability and use of e-cigarettes in the United States over the last decade. METHODS: We conducted a national panel survey of current adult cigarette smokers to assess attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors relating to e-cigarette use in the United States (N = 2,254). RESULTS: Among current cigarette smokers, 20.4% reported current use of e-cigarettes on some days and 3.7% reported daily use. Reported reasons for e-cigarette use included: quit smoking (58.4%), reduce smoking (57.9%), and reduce health risks (51.9%). No significant differences in sociodemographic characteristics between e-cigarette users and nonusers were observed. Prior quit attempts were reported more frequently among e-cigarette users (82.8%) than nonusers (74.0%). Intention to quit was reported more frequently among e-cigarette users (64.7%) than nonusers (46.8%). Smokers intending to quit were more likely to be e-cigarette users than those not intending to quit (odds ratio [OR] = 1.90, CI =1.36-2.65). Those who used e-cigarettes to try to quit smoking (OR = 2.25, CI = 1.25-4.05), reduce stress (OR = 3.66, CI = 1.11-12.09), or because they cost less (OR = 3.42, CI = 1.64-7.13) were more likely to report decreases in cigarette smoking than those who did not indicate these reasons. Smokers who reported using e-cigarettes to quit smoking (OR = 16.25, CI = 8.32-31.74) or reduce stress (OR = 4.30, CI = 1.32-14.09) were significantly more likely to report an intention to quit than those who did not indicate those reasons for using e-cigarettes. CONCLUSIONS: Nearly a quarter of smokers in our study reported e-cigarettes use, primarily motivated by intentions to quit or reduce smoking. These findings identify a clinical and public health opportunity to re-engage smokers in cessation efforts. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher . Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Data Source Authors Rutten,L.J., Blake,K.D., Agunwamba,A.A., Grana,R.A., Wilson,P.M., Ebbert,J.O., Okamoto,J., Leischow,S.J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150114 PMCID PMC4592339 Editors

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