Tackling smoker misperceptions about e-cigarettes using expert videos

This was an experimental study that investigated the effects of an informational video on e-cigarette harm perceptions among smokers who do not vape. Participants (n=382) were randomised to view either: 1) a Cancer Research UK text-only video; 2) a video featuring leading e-cigarette experts (expert); or 3) a no video control condition, and then completed questions regarding e-cigarette harm perceptions. The protocol was registered on the Open Science Framework (https://osf.io/ja34v/).

本研究为一项实验性研究，旨在探究科普视频对不使用电子烟（e-cigarette）的吸烟者的电子烟危害认知的影响。研究共纳入382名参与者，将其随机分为三组，分别观看以下内容：1）英国癌症研究中心（Cancer Research UK）制作的纯文本视频；2）由顶尖电子烟专家参与的视频（专家组）；3）无视频对照组。所有参与者随后完成了关于电子烟危害认知的相关问卷。本研究的研究方案已在开放科学框架（Open Science Framework）平台注册，注册链接为https://osf.io/ja34v/。