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  • Clinical Medicine
  • Behavioral Science

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  • Physician recommendations significantly influence patient health behaviors.
  • E-cigarettes (electronic cigarettes) are increasingly discussed as a smoking cessation tool.
  • Understanding physician-patient communication regarding e-cigarettes is crucial for public health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify characteristics of smokers who discuss e-cigarette use with their physician.
  • To determine the prevalence of physicians recommending e-cigarettes for smoking cessation.
  • To analyze factors associated with these discussions and recommendations.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of 2671 US adult smokers who visited a physician in the past 12 months.
  • Logistic generalized estimating equation models used for statistical analysis.
  • Assessment of patient characteristics and e-cigarette usage patterns.

Main Results:

  • 15% of surveyed smokers discussed e-cigarettes with their physician.
  • Among those discussing, 61% reported physician recommendations for smoking cessation.
  • Current e-cigarette users (daily and nondaily) were significantly more likely to discuss and receive recommendations.

Conclusions:

  • A majority of smokers discussing e-cigarettes with physicians receive cessation advice, even with limited efficacy data.
  • Physician recommendations for e-cigarettes warrant further investigation in clinical settings.
  • More research is essential to understand the role and impact of e-cigarette recommendations in healthcare.