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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Consumer Studies

Background:

  • E-cigarette conventions facilitate social networking and product trials.
  • These events offer access to diverse e-cigarette products and user interactions.
  • The study highlights vaping conventions as a potentially problematic practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and describe the characteristics of vaping conventions.
  • To raise awareness regarding the nature and implications of these events.
  • To understand the role of conventions in promoting e-cigarette use.

Main Methods:

  • Vaping conventions were identified using Google searches in April-May 2014 and August 2015.
  • Data collected included convention location, sponsors, costs, features, and promotions.
  • Analysis focused on event characteristics and promotional activities.

Main Results:

  • Ninety vaping conventions were organized by 41 organizations across 37 locations since 2010.
  • Conventions featured product vendors, seminars, social events, contests, and gifts.
  • E-cigarette use was actively encouraged at these events.

Conclusions:

  • Vaping conventions promote e-cigarette use and associated social norms.
  • There is a lack of public health input to educate attendees on risks.
  • Future research should examine attendee impacts and indoor air quality.