ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES USE AT SMOKING CESSATION SERVICE IN UK
Research type
Research Study
Full title
ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES USE AT SMOKING CESSATION SERVICE IN UK : USERS AND STAFF PERSPECTIVES
IRAS ID
142512
Contact name
Nancy Tamimi
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Brunel University
Research summary
This research analyses Electronic Cigarettes (EC) use at smoking cessation clinics in Hertfordshire. It describes EC
use by users and staff at different Smoking Cessation Clinics.
EC are batterypowered
devices, vaporize a mixture of water, propylene glycol, nicotine and flavorings. They are
activated when user inhales through the mouthpiece of the device.
The aim is to study attitudes, experiences and views of these two groups. What similarities and differences are there
between the staff’s and the users’ conceptions? How do the staff adapt their work to the users’ needs and wishes?
how do both groups conceive EC use generally and in comparison with earlier treatment experience
The following research questions will be addressed
• How treatment goals are initiated and negotiated.
• What are the factors that affect the decision to use EC?
• What is the role of digital information_ if any_ on EC initiation, use and conceptualisation?
• How EC users and staff view and conceptualise EC use?
• How the experience of EC use is compared with previous experiences (as similar or different to other smoking
cessation treatments)
Interview about 10 Smoking cessation advisors and about 15 to 20 EC users.
Information sheets for both Staff and User will be provided to clinics that have registered EC users. When voluntary
participation is gained, an interview will be conducted with the participants after obtaining consent forms.
Interviews will be arranged at a place and time that is convenient to participant. each interview is expected to last one
hour.
The study would add to the current literature on EC by helping to explore the factors which influence their use. And
explore their efficacy as smoking cessation aid. The study will provide information about the experience of EC use and
the different perspectives which may be of benefit to health professionals, scientists, policy makers,regulatory bodies
and users of the service.REC name
Social Care REC
REC reference
14/IEC08/0001
Date of REC Opinion
20 Jan 2014
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion