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  • Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) exist in two main designs: closed systems (disposable or prefilled cartridges) and open systems (refillable tanks).
  • Understanding user preferences for e-cigarette design is crucial for assessing their role in smoking cessation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine user preferences for closed versus open electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) designs.
  • To investigate the association between e-cigarette design preference and smoking cessation outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A probability sample of 923 adult ever-smokers who currently use e-cigarettes in the U.S. were surveyed online in 2014.
  • Respondents were shown images of e-cigarette devices to aid in understanding survey questions regarding design preference and usage patterns.

Main Results:

  • Exclusive users favored either closed (51.4%) or open (41.1%) systems. Former smokers and current smokers attempting to quit were more likely to use open systems.
  • Open system users reported daily use more frequently (50.2% vs 22.9%) and were more likely to find their devices satisfying for cravings (82.8% vs 67.2%).
  • Open systems were less likely to resemble or taste like traditional cigarettes compared to closed systems.

Conclusions:

  • Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) design preference is linked to smoking cessation success.
  • Factors such as enhanced nicotine delivery and greater usage flexibility in open systems may contribute to improved smoking cessation rates.