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Despite the idea that e-cigarettes can help to quit smoking and are less harmful, all forms of tobacco use are harmful, and there is no safe level of exposure to tobacco. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of stress, coping methods, smoking, access, and social influence on e-cigarette use. From April to July 2024, 145 adults from 33 different countries completed an internet-based 51-item survey that included 10 items to assess their dependence on e-cigarettes. The sample was predominantly female (64.5%, n=91) with an average age of 31.33 (SD=10.005). Trends were identified using descriptive and multivariate statistical tests. Results found that a total of 48.2% of respondents had used e-cigarettes at least once, from which 19.9% (n=28) were active users.. Dependence scores ranged from not dependent to moderate, and dual-use was reported by half of e-cigarette users. A multivariate analysis revealed e-cigarette users were more likely to be young adults, have denial as a coping method and have high social influence. The study provided considerations for the urgent e-cigarette regulation as well as for the development of e-cigarette quit programmes.
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