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Greetings Massey Student!

You are invited to participate in a research study to help provide insight on the use of and attitudes toward electronic cigarettes. Approximately 400 students will be asked to complete this survey. It takes about 10 minutes to complete. By participating in this study, you will receive a $10 bookstore voucher.

If you choose to participate, your identity in this study will be kept confidential. Your information will be combined with information from other people taking part in this study. When information about the study is shared with other researchers, only the combined information gathered will be discussed. You will not be identified in these written materials. The results of this study may be published; however, your name and other identifying information will be kept private.

At the completion of answering the questionnaire, you will be directed to a different screen to enter your email address so that you can be sent the $10 bookstore voucher for your participation. Your questionnaire data and contact details will not be connected.

There are no foreseeable risks or discomforts to you from participating in this research study.

If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Dr. Raquel Harper at +64 9 414 0800 or by email ([email protected]).

Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by first clicking in the "I agree" box to indicate you agree to participate in this study under the conditions set out on the Information Sheet that was handed out in class. And then click on the Continue button below to start the questionnaire.


 
 
 
 
How old are you?
   
 
 
 
Are you?
 
MALE
 
FEMALE
 
 
 
Year at University?
 
First
 
Second
 
Third
 
Fourth+
 
 
 
Which ethnic group do you belong to?
 
New Zealand European
 
Māori
 
Samoan
 
Cook Island Maori
 
Tongan
 
Niuean
 
Chinese
 
Indian
 
Other
 
 
 
 
* Have you smoked at least 100 cigarettes in your entire life?
 
YES
 
NO
 
 
 
* Do you now smoke cigarettes every day, some days, or not at all?
 
EVERY DAY
 
SOME DAYS
 
NOT AT ALL
 
 
Have you ever or do you now use any of the following?
NEVER TRIED ONCE OR TWICE SOME DAYS EVERY DAY
* Hookah (but not electronic)
* A pipe filled with tobacco
* A cigar including a small cigar (but not electronic)
* Snuff such as Skoal, Skoal Bandits, or Copenhagen
* Chewing tobacco such as Redman, Levi Garrett, or Beechnut
 
 
 
* The use of e-cigarettes should be legal for adults.
 
STRONGLY AGREE
 
AGREE
 
UNCERTAIN
 
DISAGREE
 
STRONGLY DISAGREE
 
 
 
* I think e-cigarettes are a big step forward.
 
STRONGLY AGREE
 
AGREE
 
UNCERTAIN
 
DISAGREE
 
STRONGLY DISAGREE
 
 
 
* I believe using e-cigarettes is the more modern way of smoking now rather than using tobacco cigarettes.
 
STRONGLY AGREE
 
AGREE
 
UNCERTAIN
 
DISAGREE
 
STRONGLY DISAGREE
 
 
 
* Tobacco companies overseas have recently introduced a new type of cigarette that works by vaporizing a nicotine liquid rather than burning tobacco. These devices, called Electronic Cigarettes (or e-cigarette or E-hookah) look like regular cigarettes, run on batteries, and give off no second-hand smoke. Have you ever heard of these devices from media, advertising or people you know?
 
YES
 
NO
 
 
 
* Where have you heard or seen information about e-cigarettes? Check all that apply:
 
Newspaper
 
Magazines
 
Television
 
Internet websites
 
Social Media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter)
 
Point of purchase (on store shelves)
 
Word of mouth

 
 
 
* Have you ever tried one of these products?
 
YES
 
NO
 
 
 
* Do you now use an e-cigarette (or e-hookah)?
 
EVERY DAY
 
SOME DAYS
 
NOT AT ALL
 
 
 
If you do use e-cigarettes, can you briefly describe why/what prompted you to start using them?
   
 
 
 
* Do you use e-cigarette cartridges that contain nicotine?
 
YES
 
NO
 
 
 
If you do use cartridges containing nicotine, how do you obtain those cartridges?
 
Order online from overseas
 
Other
 
 
 
 
DIRECTIONS: Please view the short YouTube video on how electronic cigarettes work (*Note: We are not promoting the use of this brand or e-cigarettes in general, but just providing you with a short video on how they work). Then read the information below on e-cigarettes.


WHAT ARE ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES?

Electronic cigarettes, also known as smokeless cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or e-cigs, are tobacco-free devices that often look like traditional tobacco cigarettes. Except the devices don’t require a match and produce no flame or tobacco smoke at all. They are battery-powered devices that convert liquid flavouring into a mist, or vapor, which the user inhales. There is no second-hand smoke. No one close by would likely smell anything at all.

The user can obtain liquid cartridges for the e-cigarette with various amounts of nicotine (from zero nicotine to high dosages of nicotine). The liquid is often flavoured (such as vanilla, strawberry, coffee or chocolate), and also contains propylene glycol (a solvent) and other additives.
 
 
 
 
* How likely do you think it is that you would use an e-cigarette in the not-too-distant future, say in the next six months?
 
ABSOLUTELY NOT, WON'T HAPPEN
 
VERY UNLIKELY
 
UNLIKELY
 
MAYBE YES, MAYBE NO
 
LIKELY
 
VERY LIKELY
 
ABSOLUTELY YES, CERTAIN TO
 
 
In the following places, do you think that traditional cigarette smoking (tobacco smoking) should be allowed?
Allowed in ALL areas Allowed in SOME areas NOT allowed at all
* Restaurants and cafes
* Bars and cocktail lounges
* Indoor work areas
* Indoor sporting events
* Outdoor sporting events
* Indoor concerts
* Outdoor concerts
* Shopping malls
* University campuses indoors
* University campuses outdoors
* Airports
* Public transport (bus, train)
 
 
In the following places, do you think that e-cigarette smoking should be allowed?
Allowed in ALL areas Allowed in SOME areas NOT allowed at all
* Restaurants and cafes
* Bars and cocktail lounges
* Indoor work areas
* Indoor sporting events
* Outdoor sporting events
* Indoor concerts
* Outdoor concerts
* Shopping malls
* University campuses indoors
* University campuses outdoors
* Airports
* Public transport (bus, train)
 
 
 
* It would be acceptable to my very closest friends if I used e-cigarettes.
 
STRONGLY AGREE
 
AGREE
 
UNCERTAIN
 
DISAGREE
 
STRONGLY DISAGREE
 
 
 
* It would be acceptable to most people I know if I used e-cigarettes.
 
STRONGLY AGREE
 
AGREE
 
UNCERTAIN
 
DISAGREE
 
STRONGLY DISAGREE
 
 
 
* It would be acceptable to my closest family members if I used e-cigarettes.
 
STRONGLY AGREE
 
AGREE
 
UNCERTAIN
 
DISAGREE
 
STRONGLY DISAGREE
 
 
 
* When it comes to things like using an e-cigarette, it is important to me to follow the wishes of my very closest friends.
 
STRONGLY AGREE
 
AGREE
 
UNCERTAIN
 
DISAGREE
 
STRONGLY DISAGREE
 
 
 
* When it comes to things like using an e-cigarette, it is important to me to follow the wishes of most people I know.
 
STRONGLY AGREE
 
AGREE
 
UNCERTAIN
 
DISAGREE
 
STRONGLY DISAGREE
 
 
 
* When it comes to things like using an e-cigarette, it is important to me to follow the wishes of my closest family members.
 
STRONGLY AGREE
 
AGREE
 
UNCERTAIN
 
DISAGREE
 
STRONGLY DISAGREE
 
 
Please indicate how strongly you agree/disagree with the following statements.
Strongly agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Strongly disagree
* I think e-cigarettes are safer in terms of "second-hand" smoke compared to tobacco cigarettes.
* I think e-cigarettes are less harmful than cigarettes.
* I think e-cigarettes can easily make use of existing smoking areas.
* I believe using e-cigarettes would fit in well with the lifestyle of most smokers.
* I believe it will not be difficult for smokers to learn how to use e-cigarettes.
* Overall, e-cigarettes are no more complicated to use than ordinary tobacco cigarettes.
* I think it will be easy for people to purchase e-cigarettes.
* Smokers could easily give e-cigarettes a try to see if they like them better than tobacco.
* It would be easy to tell whether a person was using an e-cigarette versus smoking tobacco.
* The e-cigarette has a distinctive and attractive appearance, setting it apart from tobacco cigarettes.
 
 
 
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