Assessing the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Cigarette Smokers and Use of Alternative Nicotine Delivery Systems in Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study
Table 8
Use of alternative nicotine delivery system.
%
N = 648
Have you used any THR product in the near past?
Yes
8.6
56
No
91.4
592
If yes, what was the purpose of using the product?
Out of curiosity
44.6
25
Intentionally
25.0
14
To quit smoking
30.4
17
Did you continue to use the product after the first use?
Yes
26.8
15
No
73.2
41
If not, what was the reason for discontinuing?
Never planned to use it permanently
26.8
11
Vaping never satisfied my nicotine requirement
24.4
10
Too expensive to afford
7.3
3
Not easily available
9.8
4
It is a hassle to use e-cigarettes
14.6
6
More dangerous than cigarettes
17.1
7
Are you willing to use safer ANDS to quit smoking, if easily available?
Yes
60.8
394
No
39.2
254
If yes, how much would you be able to spend on ANDS?
