Peer-Reviewed Publications

    Development and initial validation of a new self-report measure to assess perceived dependence on tobacco and nicotine products

    Afolalu, E. F.; Salzberger, T.; Abetz-Webb, L.; Cano, S.; Weitkunat, R.; Rose, J. E.; Chrea, C.

    Published
    May 2, 2024
    DOI
    10.1038/s41598-024-60790-4
    PMID
    38698227
    Link to publication
    Topic
    Summary

    How nicotine is administered has evolved from cigarettes to various delivery systems. Assessing perceived dependence on nicotine-containing products now requires accounting for product specificity while allowing comparisons across products and users. This study aims to develop a new self-report measure to assess perceived dependence on tobacco and nicotine products (TNPs) among exclusive and poly-TNP users. A draft version of the new measure, the ABOUT-Dependence, was constructed based on literature review, qualitative research, and expert opinion. Data for scale formation and psychometric assessment was obtained through a US-based web survey (n = 2334) that included additional dependence measures for convergent validity assessment. Qualitative research confirmed a preliminary conceptual framework with seven sub-concepts. Following a cognitive debriefing, 19 items were considered to best represent the different sub-concepts. Psychometric findings supported a three-domain structure [i.e., behavioral impact (five items), signs and symptoms (five items), and extent/timing of use (two items)] and an overall total composite score. The data confirmed convergent and known-group validity, as well as test–retest reliability. The ABOUT-Dependence is a 12-item, psychometrically sound, self-report measure that may be used as a tool for research and further understanding of perceived dependence across the spectrum of TNP and TNP users.

    Related Publications

    Psychometric evaluation of the mCEQ applied to cigarettes and heat-not-burn products in the US and Japan

    Perception and Behavior

    Potential Predictors of Intended Use of a Novel Heat-Not-Burn Tobacco Product

    Perception and Behavior

    Potential Predictors of Intended Use of a Novel Heat-not-burn Tobacco Product

    Perception and Behavior

    Intention to use the Tobacco Heating System, associated with variants of a potential product brochure

    Perception and Behavior

    Intention to use the Tobacco Heating System, associated with variants of a potential product brochure

    Perception and Behavior

    Further Validation of the ABOUT-Dependence Measure: Extending Assessment of Perceived Dependence on Tobacco and Nicotine Products to Users of a Heated Tobacco Product (IQOS)

    Perception and Behavior

    PMIScience.com is operated by Philip Morris International for the purpose of publishing and disseminating scientific information about Philip Morris International’s efforts in support of its smoke-free product portfolio. This site is a global site for use by scientists, the public health and regulatory communities, and other stakeholders with an interest in tobacco policy. The purpose of this site is not advertising or marketing, nor is it directed at any specific market. It is not intended for use by consumers. New tobacco products sold in the United States are subject to FDA regulation; therefore the content of this site is not intended to make, and nor should it be construed as making, any product related claims in the United States without proper FDA authorization. ​
    ​
    Reduced Risk Products ("RRPs”) is the term we use to refer to products that present, are likely to present, or have the potential to present less risk of harm to smokers who switch to these products versus continuing smoking. PMI has a range of RRPs in various stages of development, scientific assessment and commercialization. All of our RRPs are smoke-free products that deliver nicotine with far lower quantities of harmful and potentially harmful constituents than found in cigarette smoke.