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This review identified 22 instruments to measure electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use and related factors. The findings offer guidance for selecting appropriate tools and highlight needs for future research on e-cigarette assessment instruments.

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  • Behavioral Science
  • Tobacco Control

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  • Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are gaining public attention due to unique features like diverse flavors and potential as cigarette alternatives.
  • Research on e-cigarette use determinants and consequences is hindered by a lack of psychometrically sound measurement instruments.
  • This review addresses the need for reliable tools to study e-cigarette-related constructs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically identify and analyze instruments designed to assess e-cigarette use and related constructs.
  • To evaluate the psychometric properties of existing e-cigarette assessment tools.
  • To provide guidance for selecting appropriate instruments for research and practice.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search was conducted across six major databases (PubMed, Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Web of Science, EMBASE).
  • Articles published from inception to February 2022 detailing the development or validation of e-cigarette assessment instruments were included.
  • The review focused on identifying instruments and analyzing their reported psychometric evidence.

Main Results:

  • Twenty-two unique instruments were identified across 18 articles, assessing constructs like beliefs, perceptions, motives, e-cigarette use, and dependence.
  • Most studies reported construct and criterion validity, with 14 reporting both. Reliability was often assessed using Cronbach's alpha, with 15 instruments achieving >0.70.
  • Content validity was less frequently reported in the included studies.

Conclusions:

  • Twenty-two instruments are available for assessing e-cigarette use and related constructs, aiding researchers and practitioners.
  • The review offers a guide for instrument selection based on constructs, population, psychometrics, and length.
  • Future research should focus on extending instrument validity to diverse populations (e.g., adolescents) and developing new tools to deepen understanding of e-cigarette use.