The rapid emergence of the e-cigarette led researchers from the University of Queensland in Australia to search for Australian participants in order to set up a large-scale international study.
A STUDY THAT NEEDS 600 VAPOTEURS AND WILL EXTEND OVER FIVE YEARS
Le Dr. Coral Gartner from the School of Public Health Senior Research Fellow, said " There is a real need for quality study on e-cigarettes in order to assess the risk reduction strategy, the policy around vaping as well as smoking behavior, in particular when stopping smoking. »
For that, Dr. Gartner announces We are looking for 600 vapers in Australia to participate in the study which will consist of completing three online surveys over five years ”. Subsequently, “The data from the Australian study group will be compared to participants in Canada, the UK and the US. »
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR STEAMERS TO EXPRESS
For Coral Gartnet, " This is a unique opportunity for vapers from our country to share their experiences and tell us how they live with the various regulations. »
According to her, it will also be interesting to study the vape without nicotine and with nicotine in order to see to what extent it can replace the behavioral aspects of smoking. The interest lies in observing the inhalation of steam and making comparisons with results previously obtained from cigarettes.
« We are going to look at factors such as the type of device used, knowledge and attitudes about smoking and vape while keeping an eye on how these should be regulated. »
Regarding the course of the study, Dr. Gartner states “NWe plan to follow participants over a five-year period to allow us to find out how their behavioral changes and regulatory changes affect them, »
To participate in this study, you must be 18 years old or older and use an e-cigarette at least weekly, with or without nicotine.
