The use of e-cigarettes or “vaping” has become increasingly popular among adults and youth over the past decade, but there are still many questions and misconceptions surrounding the topic. It can be difficult to know what to ask an expert about vaping, and even more difficult to understand the answers. In this blog post, we’ll provide a list of questions that you can use in interviews with vaping experts to gain a better understanding of how vaping works, the potential risks and benefits associated with it, and how to create a safe and informed vaping experience. We’ll also discuss ways to evaluate different sources of information on the topic and how to interpret the answers you get in an interview. By the end of the blog post, you should have a better understanding of vaping and be able to make more informed decisions regarding your own vaping habits.
Vaping During a Job Interview
What is vaping?
When a substance is heated to the point where it releases vapor but does not burn, it is said to be “vaped.” A mouthpiece, battery, cartridge containing vape juice or e-liquid, and a heating element are all included in vaping devices. The device produces an aerosol that is inhaled into the lungs and exhaled by heating the e-liquid, also known as e-juice or vape juice.
When is vaping legal? Illegal?
Selling vapes and vaping cartridges to minors is prohibited because vaping generally falls under the same regulations as smoking laws. For those under 21 and for those who reside in states where marijuana is prohibited, e-liquids containing THC, the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, are illegal.
AbstractIntroduction:
Awareness and use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) has increased dramatically. The aerosol that is delivered by electronic nicotine delivery devices typically contains water, propylene glycol and/or glycerin, nicotine, and flavorings. Only one quantitative survey of European users (N = 81) has been published, and very little research has been done to assess the effectiveness and safety of such devices. This qualitative study explores e-cig users’ (“vapers”) experiences. Methods:
Participants attended a convention or club meeting in St. Louis, MO, and were interviewed individually or in small groups. In order to answer broad research questions, qualitative methods were used to analyze interview data for both deductive and emergent themes. Results:
Even with a relatively small sample of formal participants (N = 15), there were recurrent themes, such as the language and culture of vaping, social and informational support among vapers, and their use of Internet resources (learning about e-cigs); the learning curve to using e-cigs and the many modifications (“mods”) available for e-cigs and personal vaporizers; motives and perceived benefits of using e-cigs instead of cigarettes, such Conclusions:
Important implications for laboratory tests of these devices with novice users arise from the learning curve associated with using e-cigarettes. Similar difficulties arise for researchers and decision-makers due to the variety of e-cigarette options and the use of “mods.” Experienced “vapers” are eager and eager research participants, and transdisciplinary research is urgently needed.
A battery, automatic or manual switch, heating element, and reservoir for liquid nicotine solution are all parts of an e-cigarette. Water, propylene glycol and/or vegetable glycerin, nicotine, and flavorings are typically present in the mixture, which is also known as “juice,” “liquid,” or “eliquid.” The heating element (or “atomizer”) vaporizes the nicotine solution when the user inhales air through the mouthpiece. Like cigarette smoke, the vapor condenses to form an aerosol that the user inhales and exhales. Some smokers may find e-cigarettes appealing because they resemble cigarettes in terms of design and comfort (Rose, Behm, & Levin, 1993).
Despite the lack of published research on e-cigarettes, significant nicotine delivery variability has been reported. According to a smoking machine study, nicotine dosage varies between and within different e-cigarette models (Trtchounian, Williams, & Talbot, 2010). Low serum nicotine levels were seen in other studies that exposed smokers to e-cigarettes (Eissenberg, 2010; Vansickel, Cobb, Weaver, & Eissenberg, 2010). Despite the e-cigarette’s low nicotine delivery compared to a lit cigarette, smokers reported some benefits after their first use, even though they preferred their own brand of cigarettes (Vansickel et al. , 2010). Smokers who were given e-cigarettes with 0 or 16 mg/ml of nicotine or a standard nicotine inhaler reported few differences in their desire to smoke or withdrawal symptoms; however, participants preferred the 16 mg/ml e-cigarette for its pleasantness of use and as a cessation aid (Bullen et al. , 2010).
In the lone study of ENDD users that has been published, 81 participants in a French-language Internet survey were involved (Etter, 2010). Most were ex-smokers who started using e-cigarettes within the previous three months, strongly believed that e-cigarettes helped them quit smoking, and selected to use e-cigarettes because they thought they carried fewer health risks, costs, and restrictions than cigarettes did. The participants said they enjoyed “vaping” and that it improved their breathing, reduced their coughing, had no unpleasant odor, and had only minor negative effects (e.g. g. , dry mouth and throat). Some respondents voiced concerns about the lack of research on the safety of e-cigarettes and quality issues. Similar findings were obtained from an English-language survey of ENDD users (n = 303) (Heavner, Dunworth, Bergen, Nissen, & Phillips, 2009). The majority of respondents were ex-smokers who had started using electronic cigarettes within the previous six months to replace cigarettes after failing to quit using more traditional methods. Users of electronic cigarettes who reported improvements in their health tended to be younger and had used electronic cigarettes more frequently.
This exploratory qualitative study’s goal was to learn more about e-cigarettes, as well as the individual experiences and driving forces of e-cigarette users. Future studies, such as those using ENDD as smoking cessation aids in clinical trials, will be informed by this understanding.
We did not systematically seek out experts, decision-makers, or stakeholders (collectively referred to as “key informants”) to provide information on e-cigarette users in general, even though all participants were knowledgeable early adopters of e-cigarettes (Schensul, 2008). We spoke with a convenience sample of attendees at the MidWest Vapefest in St. Louis. the MidWest Vapers Group, based in St. Louis, Missouri, in August 2010 (N = 180 attendees), and from subsequent Louis, MO (N = 30 members). The convention brought together vendors and vaping enthusiasts from various states. Similar conventions are held frequently across the United States. Loudspeaker announcements at the convention informed attendees of their chance to be interviewed We did not have time to speak with everyone who wanted to be interviewed during the convention, and not all conversations were treated as official interviews. For instance, we had informal, at least brief conversations with each of the 16 vendors and sponsors. Our findings were therefore informed by all of our interactions with vapers, both formal and informal. Two of the 15 people we spoke with had financial ties to the sale of e-cigarettes or e-liquid; we interviewed them and obtained their written informed consent; we audio recorded interviews with 13 of those people. Outside of the convention ballroom, in semi-private lounge areas, most participants were interviewed in pairs. A similar process was used to conduct five of the 13 audiotaped interviews during MidWest Vapers Group meetings. The third author led all interviews. Interview length ranged from 39 to 79 min. Participants received no incentives or reimbursements. The Human Research Protection Office at Washington University in St. Louis gave their approval for this study. Louis.
Based on the scant literature and comments in Internet forums and petitions, we predetermined broad research questions of interest, including: “How do users first learn about e-cigs?” “How do users describe the experience of switching from cigarettes to e-cigs?” “Do users trust the products?” and “What problems have users had with devices?”
Our analysis was similarly pragmatic and concentrated on describing users’ experiences rather than developing a theory that explained their behavior because the main focus of our investigation was the pragmatics of using e-cigarettes rather than the motivations, emotions, and psychology of vaping. In that the conclusions were “grounded” in the data and were developed inductively and in constant interaction with the data (Maxwell, 2005), our general approach to analysis was comparable to grounded theory qualitative methods (Charmaz, 2005; Glaser, 2002). Despite the fact that we formulated general research questions in advance, we did not create theories, conceptual models, or hypotheses that were later tested against empirical data. According to Bernard (2002), the core of grounded theory is the identification of themes and the coding of their presence or absence. But in contrast to earlier strategies employed by the first author (McQueen et al. , 2009), and as is typical of qualitative research, we did not use computer software to code the interview transcripts. Instead, we employed an iterative procedure that involved repeatedly listening to the audio recordings and taking notes on the subjects covered and themes that emerged in order to isolate the central themes for further analysis. Following that, specific sections of the interviews that covered these topics were verbatim transcribed and evaluated for direct quotation. Investigators discussed the findings, giving them the chance to question assumptions, investigate potentially negative and outlier cases, and lessen the risk of confirmatory bias (Esterberg, 2002; Pidgeon & Henwood, 1997). The interviews with convention attendees yielded key themes, which were then elaborated upon and confirmed by subsequent interviews with members of the local vaping group. Once the data was saturated, no more interviews were requested, no new themes emerged, and no contradictory data were reported. To confirm the accuracy of descriptions of e-cigarette use and participants’ opinions and experiences, written findings were distributed to two interviewees (i e. , member checking; Lincoln & Guba, 1985). These interviewees were chosen from among all the participants for their knowledge and their capacity to serve as resources for other vapers; one of them made contributions to online discussion boards, and another one founded a local vapers group.
Convention attendees were diverse in age (i. e. , 20s to 60s), gender, and occupation (e. g. , skilled labor, laboratory technician, computer programmer, artist, marketer, attorney, professor, electronics research and development, security guard), although primarily White Because of the recent introduction of e-cigs to the U. S. e-cigarette market, the majority of participants we questioned had started using them within the previous year, and users who later became vendors had just launched small businesses. One overarching theme that we felt was crucial to understanding and appreciating the ENDD subculture was the particular language shared by vapers, but it was not presented as an independent theme because it was inextricably linked to the content themes. The themes were loosely arranged into a timeline of an e-cig user’s discovery of e-cigs, satisfaction with their ENDD, successful transition from smoking to exclusively vaping (overcoming the learning curve), and resulting desire to share and protect those benefits. Even though we emphasize that these quotes most succinctly or convincingly illustrated or embellished themes that were very broadly endorsed, we do provide identification numbers when specific participants are quoted or discussed. Therefore, we didn’t choose our quotes based on a concern for participant equality.
What is in e-liquids/vape juice?
It’s important to remember that the FDA does not currently regulate or have evaluated any of the e-liquids available on the market. The FDA mandates that e-liquid ingredients be disclosed by vape manufacturers, but not the dangerous carcinogens in the heated vapor. The FDA is currently considering significant restrictions on flavored e-liquids.
Nicotine and flavorings are the most popular e-liquid components in liquid form. Propylene glycol and glycerin, ingredients generally regarded as safe when used in food, are frequently found in flavorings; however, the long-term effects of inhaling these substances are unknown. Diacetyl, which is most frequently used to give popcorn its buttery flavor, may also be present in flavorings. This substance, when inhaled, is connected to popcorn lung, a condition that damages the airways in the lungs and results in shortness of breath and dry coughing.
Toxic chemicals are produced when the e-liquid is heated to create a vapor, including acrolein, which can harm the lungs and increase the risk of heart disease, as well as the likely carcinogens formaldehyde and acetaldehyde. Additionally, researchers have found that the aerosol that comes from vaping contains minute amounts of dangerous metals like tin, nickel, cadmium, lead, and mercury.
FAQ
What are some questions about vaping?
- What is vaping?
- When is vaping legal? Illegal?
- What is in e-liquids/vape juice?
- Is vaping ever safe?
- Does vaping always involve nicotine?
- Is vaping addictive?
- Are there benefits to vaping over smoking conventional cigarettes?
- Does vaping help people quit smoking?
What are 3 facts about vaping?
- Many vapes contain nicotine making them addictive.
- The same dangerous chemicals that are present in cleaning supplies, nail polish remover, weed killer, and bug spray can also be found in vaporizers.
- Vaping increases the risk of depression and anxiety in young people.
- The nicotine in 1 vape can = 50 cigarettes.
What are questions to ask smokers?
General inquiries: How do you feel about your smoking, what recent thoughts have you had about quitting, what do you know about the health of your family and smoking, and what do you imagine it would be like to stop?
What are 10 facts about vaping?
- E-Cigarettes Contain Nicotine. …
- Vapes Contain Other Harmful Chemicals. …
- Simply because they emit a water vapor does not make e-cigarettes safe.
- Young Adults are More Likely to Vape. …
- Vaping is Addictive. …
- Vaping Could be a Gateway Drug. …
- Vaping Causes Heart and Lung Issues.
