Perceived Characteristics of E-cigarettes As an Innovation by Young Adults

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Journal Health Behav Policy Rev

Date 2015 Mar 3

PMID 25729752

Citations 8

Authors

Craig W Trumbo

Raquel Harper

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Abstract

Objectives: We examined channels through which information about e-cigarettes has flowed, public perception of e-cigarettes as an innovation, and how these may influence use.

Methods: An online survey of US adults aged 18-24 years (N = 874) was used. Measures included information channels, perception of e-cigarettes as an innovation, and intention to use.

Results: Television ranked first for exposure to e-cigarette information. The most positive innovation attributes were observability and relative advantage. A structural model showed that information exposure and favorable perception as an innovation predicted use.

Conclusions: The high degree of e-cigarette awareness combined with depiction of the devices as a favorable innovation may contribute to their wider adoption and may argue for regulation of e-cigarette advertising.

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