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As the popularity of electronic cigarettes (e‐cigarettes) increases, it is becoming important to find out more about the characteristics of e‐cigarette users, why and how they use the product and whether e‐cigarettes are used exclusively or in combination with conventional cigarettes. The objective of this study was to investigate patterns and effects of e‐cigarette use and user beliefs about e‐cigarette safety and benefits.

E‐cigarette users in Poland were recruited online and asked to participate in a web‐based survey. The participants provided information on their smoking history, patterns of e‐cigarette use, beliefs and attitudes regarding the product and information on concurrent use of conventional cigarettes.

The survey was completed by 179 e‐cigarette users. Almost all participants used e‐cigarettes daily. E‐cigarettes were primarily used to quit smoking or to …