Title |
Patient–physician communication regarding electronic cigarettes
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Published in |
Preventive Medicine Reports, February 2015
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DOI | 10.1016/j.pmedr.2015.01.006 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Michael B. Steinberg, Daniel P. Giovenco, Cristine D. Delnevo |
Abstract |
Smokers are likely asking their physicians about the safety of e-cigarettes and their potential role as a cessation tool; however, the research literature on this communication is scant. A pilot study of physicians in the United States was conducted to investigate physician-patient communication regarding e-cigarettes. A total of 158 physicians were recruited from a direct marketing e-mail list and completed a short, web-based survey between January and April 2014. The survey addressed demographics, physician specialty, patient-provider e-cigarette communication, and attitudes towards tobacco harm reduction. Nearly two-thirds (65%) of physicians reported being asked about e-cigarettes by their patients, and almost a third (30%) reported that they have recommended e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation tool. Male physicians were significantly more likely to endorse a harm reduction approach. Physician communication about e-cigarettes may shape patients' perceptions about the products. More research is needed to explore the type of information that physicians share with their patients regarding e-cigarettes and harm reduction. |
X Demographics
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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United States | 5 | 19% |
United Kingdom | 2 | 7% |
Australia | 1 | 4% |
Canada | 1 | 4% |
France | 1 | 4% |
Unknown | 17 | 63% |
Demographic breakdown
Type | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Members of the public | 22 | 81% |
Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 3 | 11% |
Science communicators (journalists, bloggers, editors) | 1 | 4% |
Scientists | 1 | 4% |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Unknown | 72 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Researcher | 13 | 18% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 7 | 10% |
Student > Master | 7 | 10% |
Other | 5 | 7% |
Student > Bachelor | 4 | 6% |
Other | 18 | 25% |
Unknown | 18 | 25% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Medicine and Dentistry | 13 | 18% |
Psychology | 13 | 18% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 7 | 10% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 4 | 6% |
Environmental Science | 4 | 6% |
Other | 11 | 15% |
Unknown | 20 | 28% |