Misconceptions about E-Cigarettes Among Medical Professionals.

Younger and less heavy smokers are more likely to recommend e-cigarettes to older heavy smokers who have tried but failed to quit smoking in the past, according to a recent study titled "Many doctors have misconceptions about e-cigarettes". The study found that due to these misconceptions, many doctors do not recommend e-cigarettes.

A study conducted between 2018 and 2019 surveyed 2,058 American doctors. Unfortunately, 60% of the doctors mistakenly believed that electronic cigarette products were as harmful as combustible tobacco products. However, the researchers found that doctors who believed in harm reduction, had experience with smoking cessation, and were asked about e-cigarettes by their patients were more likely to recommend these products.

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According to Dr. Cristine Delnevo, a chief researcher quoted by Filter, patient inquiries about e-cigarettes may be linked to an increase in the recommendation of e-cigarettes. This relationship has been noticed before in the context of general smoking cessation. Interestingly, recent data collection efforts have also highlighted that patients are asking about nicotine pouches, and doctors are learning about these products from their patients.

The data indicates that education for doctors is crucial.

Another noteworthy finding is that doctors are more likely to recommend e-cigarettes to older heavy smokers who have attempted to quit smoking but failed, and they are more willing to prescribe recognized NRT for younger and lighter smokers who are trying to quit smoking for the first time.

Delenevo emphasized the importance of educating healthcare professionals about e-cigarettes, citing the findings of a recent study. "These research results indicate that addressing doctors' misconceptions and educating them on the efficacy of e-cigarettes is crucial, particularly in correcting their erroneous belief that all tobacco products are equally harmful, instead of recognizing that burning tobacco is the most dangerous fact to date.

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