However, up-to-date, detailed and representative data are missing on the prevalence frequency and trends of usage, consumption patterns, associated factors particularly on the association with tobacco smoking cessation and initiation , and views and harm perception of these products. From a health policy perspective, such data are important since these products can pose both, risks health risks, "gateway" to smoking and opportunities harm reduction, smoking cessation aid for public health.
The DEBRA study consists of face-to-face houselhold interviews of representative samples of the German population aged 14 and over approx. However, up-to-date, detailed and representative data are missing on the prevalence and trends of usage, consumption patterns, associated factors particularly on the association with tobacco smoking cessation and initiation , and views and harm perception of these products.
In the course of an amendment from the Organizational Data. Health condition or problem studied. ICD F Interventions, Observational Groups. Primary outcome: Primary aim of the DEBRA study is to track key variables relating to patterns and trends of consumption of electronic inhalation products e.
Data will be collected via computer-assisted household interviews at baseline. Current tobacco smokers and recent ex-smokers will be followed-up 6 months later. Secondary outcome: Secondary aim is to compare our primary endpoints with comparable data from other international surveys, particularly from England.
Study Design. Study type non-interventional: Epidemiological study. Recruitment Status: Recruiting complete, study complete. Reason if recruiting stopped or withdrawn: No Entry.
