Vaping and Nicotine Use Patterns Survey

Thanks for taking part in this public health research survey on vaping and nicotine use. It's for adults 18 and older, takes about 5-6 minutes, and your answers are confidential and used only for research purposes.

Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

Have you used any vaping or nicotine products (e-cigarettes, vapes, pouches, cigarettes, etc.) in the last 12 months?

• Yes
• No

Which of the following nicotine or vaping products have you used in the last 30 days?

• Disposable e-cigarette/vape
• Refillable/pod-based vape device
• Nicotine pouches (e.g., placeholder brand)
• Traditional cigarettes
• Cigars or cigarillos
• Chewing tobacco/snuff
• None of the above

In the last 30 days, how often did you use any vaping or nicotine product?

In the past 12 months, have you tried to quit or cut back on vaping or nicotine use?

• Yes, tried to quit completely
• Yes, tried to cut back
• No, have not tried
• Not applicable — I don't currently use

In the past 12 months, how many separate quit attempts have you made (enter 0 if none)?

How much does each factor influence your choice to keep using or to try a particular product?

Rank the flavors you use or prefer most, from most to least preferred.

1. Tobacco/unflavored
2. Menthol/mint
3. Fruit
4. Sweet/dessert
5. Candy
6. Other/mixed flavors

If prices for your usual product increased by 20%, how likely would you be to reduce your use or switch to a cheaper alternative?

Reconstruct the story of the respondent's most recent quit attempt (or, if they've never tried, why not): what triggered the attempt, what method or product substitution they used, how long it lasted, and what specifically caused relapse or made them stop trying — cravings, social settings, stress, price, or flavor cravings. If they say flavor or price 'strongly' influences their use, probe a concrete recent example of a purchase or switch decision driven by that factor.

Which age group do you belong to?

• 18-24
• 25-34
• 35-44
• 45-54
• 55-64
• 65 or older
• Prefer not to say

What is your gender?

• Male
• Female
• Non-binary
• Prefer to self-describe
• Prefer not to say

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High school diploma/GED
• Some college
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Graduate degree
• Prefer not to say

That completes the survey — thank you for your honesty. Your responses will be combined anonymously with others to help researchers understand nicotine and vaping trends and inform public health guidance.