Influence of Flavors on the Propagation of E-Cigarette-Related Information: Social Media Study.
Jiaqi ZhouQingpeng ZhangDaniel Dajun ZengKwok Leung TsuiPublished in: JMIR public health and surveillance (2018)
Mentions of flavors in posts did not enhance the popularity of e-cigarette-related information. Certain flavors could even have reduced the popularity of information, indicating users' lack of interest in flavors. Promoting e-cigarette-related information with mention of flavors is not an effective marketing approach. This study implies the potential concern of users about flavorings and suggests a need to regulate the use of flavorings in e-cigarettes.