TABLE 2.
Reasons for E-cigarette use | Yes (%)a | |
---|---|---|
1. | They come in flavors I like | 282 (56.6) |
2. | They taste better | 247 (51.0) |
3. | They might be less harmful to me than cigarettes | 220 (46.7) |
4. | They might be less harmful to people around me than cigarettes | 205 (43.7) |
5. | They don’t smell | 201 (41.6) |
6. | I like the smell | 201 (41.3) |
7. | They are more acceptable to non-tobacco users | 163 (34.8) |
8. | I can use them in places where smoking cigarettes isn’t allowed | 127 (27.6) |
9. | They are affordable | 77 (17.9) |
10. | They are more affordable than other tobacco products | 65 (15.3) |
11. | People who are important to me use them | 64 (13.8) |
12. | Using them helps me quit smoking cigarettes | 58 (12.8) |
13. | Using them feels like smoking regular cigarettes | 57 (12.6) |
14. | People in the media or other public figures use them | 50 (11.1) |
15. | The advertising appeals to me | 31 (6.6) |
Missing responses were excluded. (Range of Ns= 426–498)