CASAA 2010 E-cigarette User Survey Results
Web Page 1)
A Survey of over 200 users.
2. Age |
| answered question | 2,217 |
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Under 18 | 18 - 21 | 22 - 25 | 26 - 29 | 30 - 39 | 40 - 49 | 50 - 59 | 60 - 69 | 70 - 79 | 80 - 89 | 90 - 100+ | Response
Count | |
Choose One: | 0.1% (3) | 2.9% (65) | 7.4% (163) | 11.2% (249) | 25.5% (566) | 25.4% (564) | 21.2% (469) | 5.8% (129) | 0.4% (9) | 0.0% (0) | 0.0% (0) | 2,217 |
3. Race |
| answered question | 2,217 |
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To which ethnicity/race do you identify yourself? |
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African/Black | European/White | Asian/Indian | Native/Aboriginal | Middle Eastern/Egyptian | Latino/Hispanic | Other | Response
Count | |
Choose one: | 0.9% (19) | 91.3% (2,025) | 2.5% (56) | 0.8% (17) | 0.4% (9) | 1.8% (40) | 2.3% (51) | 2,217 |
4. Income |
| answered question | 2,217 |
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What is your annual income range? |
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$0 - $25,000 | $25,000 - $50,000 | $50,000 - $75,000 | $75,000 - $100,000 | $100,000 - $125,000 | $125,000 - $150,000 | $150,000 - $175,000 | $175,000 - $200,000 | $200,000 - $250,000 | $250,000 - $300,000 | Over $300,000 | Response
Count | |
Choose One: | 21.8% (483) | 32.6% (722) | 21.6% (478) | 12.7% (282) | 5.5% (123) | 2.3% (51) | 1.2% (27) | 0.6% (14) | 0.5% (12) | 0.3% (6) | 0.9% (19) | 2,217 |
5. Education |
| answered question | 2,217 |
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What is your education level? |
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Graduate degree(s) | College degree(s) | Some college | High school graduate/GED | Some high school | Elementary school graduate | Some elementary | None | Response
Count | |
Choose One: | 10.7% (238) | 31.0% (687) | 39.9% (885) | 16.1% (358) | 1.9% (43) | 0.1% (2) | 0.0% (1) | 0.1% (3) | 2,217 |
6. Are you currently serving in the military? |
| answered question | 2,217 |
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| Response
Percent | Response
Count |
Yes | | | |
7. Are you now or have you ever been a medical or health professional? |
| answered question | 2,217 |
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| Response
Percent | Response
Count |
Yes | | | |
PAGE: PREVIOUS HISTORY
1. How long did you smoke before using electronic cigarettes? |
| answered question | 2,211 |
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| Response
Percent | Response
Count |
Never | | | |
0.4% | 8 |
Less than one year | |
PAGE: PREVIOUS HISTORY (CONTINUED)
1. On average, how many times did you smoke tobacco per day before you started using electronic cigarettes? |
| answered question | 2,201 |
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| Response
Percent | Response
Count |
None | | | |
0.5% | 12 |
1 - 5 times a day | |
1.7% | 37 |
5 - 10 times a day | |
5.2% | 114 |
10 - 15 times a day | |
9.8% | 215 |
15 - 20 times a day | |
20.7% | 455 |
20 - 25 times a day | |
21.5% | 474 |
25 - 30 times a day | |
14.3% | 314 |
30 - 35 times a day | |
8.2% | 181 |
35 - 40 times a day | |
8.9% | 195 |
Over 40 times a day | |
2. What methods have you used IN THE PAST to quit smoking? (Choose all that apply, not including e-cigarettes.) |
| answered question | 2,201 |
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| Response
Percent | Response
Count |
Nicotine gum | | | |
62.7% | 1,380 |
Nicotine patch | |
60.3% | 1,327 |
Nicotine inhaler | |
18.5% | 407 |
Weaning off/down method | |
65.0% | 1,430 |
Homeopathic remedies | |
12.1% | 266 |
Abstinence/cold turkey | |
7.0% | 155 |
Behavioral therapy | |
8.0% | 177 |
Motivational therapy | |
1.4% | 31 |
Stop Smoking Class | |
(please specify)
PAGE: CURRENT TOBACCO USE
1. Which tobacco products do you currently use, NOT including e-cigarettes? |
| answered question | 2,197 |
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| Response
Percent | Response
Count |
None | | | |
(please specify)
PAGE: CURRENT TOBACCO USE (CONTINUED)
1. How frequent is your use of the products below? |
| answered question | 551 |
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| Very Frequently | Frequently | Occasionally | Infrequently | Never | Rating
Average | Rating
Count |
Cigarettes | 26.3% (141) | 13.4% (72) | 19.2% (103) | 24.6% (132) | 16.6% (89) | 1.00 | 537 |
Cigars | 1.7% (7) | 0.2% (1) | 9.7% (39) | 22.8% (92) | 65.5% (264) | 1.00 | 403 |
Pipe tobacco | 1.0% (4) | 1.3% (5) | 3.4% (13) | 9.8% (38) | 84.5% (327) | 1.00 | 387 |
Cigarellos | 0.0% (0) | 0.5% (2) | 2.6% (10) | 8.7% (33) | 88.2% (335) | 1.00 | 380 |
Chew | 0.0% (0) | 1.1% (4) | 1.9% (7) | 2.9% (11) | 94.2% (356) | 1.00 | 378 |
Snus | 2.6% (10) | 2.8% (11) | 9.7% (38) | 9.9% (39) | 75.0% (294) | 1.00 | 392 |
Snuff | 0.3% (1) | 0.8% (3) | 4.2% (16) | 2.9% (11) | 91.9% (354) | 1.00 | 385 |
Dissolvables | 0.5% (2) | 0.8% (3) | 1.6% (6) | 3.1% (12) | 94.0% (358) | 1.00 | 381 |
Melts | 0.0% (0) | 0.0% (0) | 0.5% (2) | 0.8% (3) | 98.7% (368) | 1.00 | 373 |
2. What do you believe electronic cigarettes lack that tobacco use gives you? |
| answered question | 551 |
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| Response
Percent | Response
Count |
Satisfying vapor | | | |
17.2% | 95 |
Sufficient nicotine levels | |
13.2% | 73 |
Nicotine absorption | |
12.9% | 71 |
Other tobacco alkaloids | |
(please specify)
PAGE: ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE USE
1. How long have you been using electronic cigarettes? |
| answered question | 2,168 |
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| Response
Percent | Response
Count |
0 - 3 months | | | |
2. Brands |
| answered question | 2,168 |
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | Response
Count | |
How many different brands/models of electronic cigarette DEVICES do you own? | 33.8% (732) | 30.4% (659) | 16.4% (356) | 8.7% (189) | 4.9% (106) | 2.0% (43) | 1.1% (24) | 0.7% (16) | 0.0% (1) | 1.9% (42) | 2,168 |
3. How did you buy your first electronic cigarette? |
| answered question | 2,168 |
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| Response
Percent | Response
Count |
From a company advertising on the internet | | | |
47.7% | 1,035 |
From a mall kiosk | |
6.6% | 143 |
From a tobacco or convenience store | |
8.3% | 180 |
From a company advertising on the radio | |
0.6% | 13 |
From a company advertising on television | |
0.2% | 4 |
From a company advertising/recommended on an internet forum | |
22.6% | 491 |
From a state/county fair expo | |
0.4% | 8 |
From the manufacturer directly | |
3.7% | 80 |
None of the Above | |
4. What answer below is most SIMILAR to the MAIN reason you tried electronic cigarettes? (Please only choose “Other” if none of the reasons below are remotely similar to your reason.) |
| answered question | 2,168 |
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| Response
Percent | Response
Count |
To continue to have a “smoking” experience, but with reduced health risks. | | | |
64.6% | 1,400 |
To save money. | |
5.7% | 124 |
To use as a smoking cessation device to quit my nicotine addiction completely. | |
20.4% | 443 |
To circumvent indoor smoking bans. | |
2.7% | 58 |
I never smoked before and wanted to try electronic cigarettes. | |
0.1% | 3 |
I never smoked before, but was drawn to the advertised flavors and/or cool gadgets. | |
0.1% | 3 |
In protest over tobacco regulation/taxation | |
(please specify)
5. What are the features below that are most influential in your CONTINUED use of electronic cigarettes? |
| answered question | 2,168 |
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| Extremely influential | Very Influencial | Moderately influential | Less influential | Not influential | Rating
Average | Rating
Count |
Looks & feels like a tobacco cigarette | 25.3% (548) | 18.7% (405) | 22.0% (476) | 17.5% (380) | 16.6% (359) | 1.00 | 2,168 |
Tobacco/menthol flavors | 20.7% (449) | 22.6% (489) | 22.7% (493) | 15.3% (331) | 18.7% (406) | 1.00 | 2,168 |
Fruit/candy/beverage/other flavors | 13.0% (281) | 18.2% (395) | 23.8% (516) | 18.0% (391) | 27.0% (585) | 1.00 | 2,168 |
Inhaling smoke-like vapor | 68.8% (1,492) | 23.8% (517) | 5.7% (124) | 1.1% (23) | 0.6% (12) | 1.00 | 2,168 |
Seeing smoke-like vapor | 57.7% (1,251) | 24.1% (523) | 11.9% (258) | 4.1% (89) | 2.2% (47) | 1.00 | 2,168 |
Holding a cigarette-like object | 45.2% (980) | 23.9% (518) | 16.2% (352) | 9.5% (206) | 5.2% (112) | 1.00 | 2,168 |
Hand-to-mouth ritual | 61.6% (1,336) | 25.1% (544) | 9.5% (205) | 2.7% (58) | 1.2% (25) | 1.00 | 2,168 |
Less hazardous than tobacco cigarettes | 85.0% (1,842) | 10.5% (227) | 2.8% (60) | 0.9% (19) | 0.9% (20) | 1.00 | 2,168 |
Less expensive than tobacco cigarettes | 58.2% (1,262) | 18.9% (409) | 14.1% (305) | 4.7% (102) | 4.2% (90) | 1.00 | 2,168 |
Ability to choose own nicotine levels | 60.6% (1,313) | 24.3% (526) | 11.1% (240) | 2.6% (56) | 1.5% (33) | 1.00 | 2,168 |
Ability to choose nicotine-free level | 46.7% (1,012) | 15.4% (333) | 14.9% (322) | 11.3% (245) | 11.8% (256) | 1.00 | 2,168 |
Able to use in public spaces/work | 34.2% (742) | 21.5% (466) | 22.0% (477) | 12.5% (271) | 9.8% (212) | 1.00 | 2,168 |
Ability to wean off nicotine altogether | 42.7% (926) | 19.2% (417) | 18.0% (391) | 11.0% (238) | 9.0% (196) | 1.00 | 2,168 |
No smell belongings | 65.5% (1,421) | 21.4% (464) | 8.3% (179) | 3.0% (64) | 1.8% (40) | 1.00 | 2,168 |
No danger to loved ones/bystanders | 72.1% (1,564) | 13.9% (302) | 7.8% (170) | 3.6% (78) | 2.5% (54) | 1.00 | 2,168 |
Improved health | 85.9% (1,862) | 9.9% (214) | 3.0% (66) | 0.7% (15) | 0.5% (11) | 1.00 | 2,168 |
6. How often do you use fruit, beverage and/or candy flavored liquid? (Any NON-tobacco or NON-menthol flavors.) |
| answered question | 2,168 |
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| Response
Percent | Response
Count |
Never | | | |
7. Which is closest to the nicotine liquid strength you use? |
| answered question | 2,168 |
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| Response
Percent | Response
Count |
0mg/ml | | | |
8. Approximately how much nicotine liquid do you estimate you use per day? |
| answered question | 2,168 |
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| Response
Percent | Response
Count |
Under 1ml | | | |
Other (please specify)
9. If you could no longer purchase an electric cigarette or supplies, how likely would you be to do the following? |
| answered question | 2,168 |
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| Very likely | Likely | Maybe | Unlikely | Not likely | Rating
Average | Rating
Count |
Quit smoking on my own (cold turkey) | 5.9% (127) | 5.4% (118) | 20.1% (435) | 24.8% (537) | 43.9% (951) | 1.00 | 2,168 |
Quit smoking using a product such as nicotine gum or patch | 2.0% (43) | 3.2% (70) | 13.5% (293) | 23.4% (508) | 57.8% (1,254) | 1.00 | 2,168 |
Start smoking tobacco again | 51.1% (1,108) | 24.2% (525) | 13.1% (283) | 4.5% (98) | 7.1% (154) | 1.00 | 2,168 |
Start or continue using a smokeless alternative, such as snus | 6.1% (132) | 8.0% (174) | 19.5% (422) | 19.0% (411) | 47.5% (1,029) | 1.00 | 2,168 |
Buy electronic cigarette supplies directly from China or the black market, if possible | 73.5% (1,593) | 14.8% (321) | 7.1% (153) | 1.9% (41) | 2.8% (60) | 1.00 | 2,168 |
10. How many people have you convinced to switch to electronic cigarettes? |
| answered question | 2,168 |
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PAGE: HEALTH EFFECTS
1. What health benefits do you attribute to switching to electronic cigarettes? |
| answered question | 2,156 |
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| Response
Percent | Response
Count |
Reduced coughing | | | |
57.4% | 1,237 |
Coughing has ceased completely | |
61.1% | 1,317 |
Better lung function/easier breathing | |
90.2% | 1,944 |
Increased lung capacity | |
78.2% | 1,686 |
Improved skin appearance | |
42.1% | 907 |
Increased stamina | |
67.7% | 1,460 |
Improved dental health | |
43.5% | 938 |
Reduced blood pressure | |
30.6% | 660 |
Able to exercise again | |
46.0% | 992 |
Improved sex life | |
31.4% | 677 |
Sleeping better | |
56.5% | 1,218 |
Reduced snoring | |
14.7% | 318 |
Decrease in asthma-related symptoms | |
21.2% | 457 |
Better blood circulation | |
32.9% | 710 |
Less susceptible to colds/flu | |
38.6% | 833 |
Decrease in allergy symptoms | |
31.5% | 680 |
Symptoms of COPD have lessened/disappeared | |
2. What adverse effects have you experienced that you believe are related to using the electronic cigarette (Please rank by frequency.) |
| answered question | 2,156 |
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| Never | Not anymore | Rarely | Occasionally | Frequently | Always | Rating
Average | Rating
Count |
Mouth sores | 86.1% (1,857) | 6.0% (130) | 4.9% (106) | 2.6% (57) | 0.2% (5) | 0.0% (1) | 1.00 | 2,156 |
Dry/sore throat | 41.8% (902) | 16.7% (360) | 22.3% (481) | 16.1% (347) | 2.7% (59) | 0.3% (7) | 1.00 | 2,156 |
Coughing | 63.6% (1,371) | 12.6% (272) | 18.1% (391) | 5.2% (112) | 0.4% (8) | 0.1% (2) | 1.00 | 2,156 |
Difficulty breathing | 87.2% (1,879) | 6.5% (141) | 4.3% (92) | 1.7% (36) | 0.1% (3) | 0.2% (5) | 1.00 | 2,156 |
Hives | 97.3% (2,098) | 1.3% (27) | 1.0% (21) | 0.3% (6) | 0.0% (0) | 0.2% (4) | 1.00 | 2,156 |
Acne | 89.7% (1,935) | 3.2% (68) | 3.6% (78) | 2.6% (57) | 0.6% (14) | 0.2% (4) | 1.00 | 2,156 |
Excessive hiccups | 87.8% (1,893) | 3.8% (82) | 5.9% (128) | 2.2% (48) | 0.1% (3) | 0.1% (2) | 1.00 | 2,156 |
Headaches | 80.7% (1,739) | 7.4% (160) | 9.0% (195) | 2.5% (54) | 0.2% (5) | 0.1% (3) | 1.00 | 2,156 |
Vomiting | 98.9% (2,133) | 0.6% (14) | 0.3% (6) | 0.0% (0) | 0.0% (0) | 0.1% (3) | 1.00 | 2,156 |
Nausea | 92.5% (1,994) | 3.8% (81) | 2.9% (62) | 0.6% (13) | 0.1% (3) | 0.1% (3) | 1.00 | 2,156 |
Shakiness | 88.5% (1,909) | 5.0% (108) | 5.2% (112) | 1.0% (21) | 0.1% (3) | 0.1% (3) | 1.00 | 2,156 |
Muscle cramps & aches | 91.2% (1,966) | 3.5% (76) | 3.5% (75) | 1.4% (31) | 0.2% (4) | 0.2% (4) | 1.00 | 2,156 |
Insomnia/trouble sleeping | 85.7% (1,848) | 4.7% (101) | 6.0% (130) | 2.7% (58) | 0.6% (13) | 0.3% (6) | 1.00 | 2,156 |
Night sweats | 95.3% (2,054) | 2.1% (45) | 1.5% (32) | 0.8% (18) | 0.2% (4) | 0.1% (3) | 1.00 | 2,156 |
Diarrhea | 91.0% (1,961) | 3.8% (83) | 3.5% (75) | 1.4% (31) | 0.1% (3) | 0.1% (3) | 1.00 | 2,156 |
Racing pulse/heartbeat | 85.9% (1,852) | 5.5% (119) | 6.5% (140) | 1.8% (38) | 0.2% (4) | 0.1% (3) | 1.00 | 2,156 |
Dizziness | 90.4% (1,949) | 4.9% (105) | 3.7% (79) | 0.8% (18) | 0.1% (2) | 0.1% (3) | 1.00 | 2,156 |
Slurred speech | 98.5% (2,123) | 0.6% (14) | 0.7% (15) | 0.0% (1) | 0.0% (0) | 0.1% (3) | 1.00 | 2,156 |
Dry skin | 90.9% (1,959) | 2.1% (46) | 3.8% (81) | 1.9% (42) | 1.0% (21) | 0.3% (7) | 1.00 | 2,156 |
Vivid dreams/nightmares | 89.8% (1,937) | 3.3% (71) | 4.1% (88) | 2.0% (44) | 0.6% (12) | 0.2% (4) | 1.00 | 2,156 |
Increased phlegm | 81.1% (1,749) | 7.9% (171) | 7.0% (151) | 2.9% (62) | 0.7% (15) | 0.4% (8) | 1.00 | 2,156 |
Lethargy/sleepiness | 90.9% (1,959) | 3.2% (70) | 3.8% (81) | 1.4% (31) | 0.5% (10) | 0.2% (5) | 1.00 | 2,156 |
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Other (please specify)
3. Does your primary or specialist physician support your use of the electronic cigarette? |
| answered question | 2,156 |
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| Response
Percent | Response
Count |
Yes | | | |
PAGE: COPD QUESTIONNAIRE
1. How has your COPD been affected by switching/using electronic cigarettes? |
| answered question | 2,132 |
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| Response
Percent | Response
Count |
I do not have COPD | | | |
86.5% | 1,844 |
Decrease in amount of phlegm/sputum produced | |
10.2% | 218 |
Decrease in thickness or stickiness of phlegm/sputum | |
7.6% | 162 |
Phlegm/sputum color back to normal | |
6.7% | 143 |
No more/decreased blood in phlegm/sputum | |
2.2% | 47 |
No more/decreased shortness of breath, cough and/or wheezing | |
10.0% | 214 |
General feeling of ill health is decreased/gone | |
9.3% | 198 |
Ankle swelling reduced/gone | |
2.5% | 53 |
Forgetfulness, confusion, slurred speech and sleepiness is decreased/gone | |
2.5% | 53 |
No more trouble sleeping | |
5.0% | 106 |
No longer need to use pillow or sleeping in a chair instead of a bed to avoid shortness of breath | |
3.0% | 63 |
Weight loss/gain has evened | |
3.5% | 75 |
Feelings of persistant fatigue and lack of energy are reduced/gone | |
7.3% | 155 |
Sex drive has returned/increased | |
4.5% | 95 |
Morning headaches, dizzy spells, restlessness is reduced/gone | |
Other (please specify)
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