Community Perception of Electronic Cigarettes and Their Role as Smoking Cessation Aids

Authors

Alejandro Velez, University of VemontFollow

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Date

2015

Abstract

The popularity of electronic cigarettes is increasing, yet the research is lagging behind. In an effort to better understand, and therefore better advice our patients, a small number of current daily cigarette smokers were surveyed on their understanding of electronic cigarettes and their usage. Two smoking cessation counselors were also interviewed to better contextualize the role of electronic cigarettes as possible smoking cessation aids. Finally, a review of the available research was done to produce a poster, and possibly a handout, in hopes to educate all patients (regardless of their current smoking habits) regarding electronic cigarettes.

Clinical Site

Addison Family Practice, Middlebury, Vermont

Keywords

electronic cigarettes, smoking, vermont, smoking cessation

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Disciplines

Community Health | Community Health and Preventive Medicine | Medical Education | Primary Care | Public Health Education and Promotion | Substance Abuse and Addiction

Recommended Citation

Velez, Alejandro, "Community Perception of Electronic Cigarettes and Their Role as Smoking Cessation Aids" (2015). Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects. 98.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/fmclerk/98