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Table 3 Correlations between absolute harm perceptions and opinions related to the regulation of e-cigarettes

From: Support for e-cigarette regulations among Australian young adults

Statement

Absolute harm perceptions

Absolute harm perceptions (adjusted for user status)

Treated like tobacco cigarettes

.22***

.25***

Prohibit supply of nicotine e-cigarettes

.17***

.21***

Only sold in pharmacies like other non-cigarette products containing nicotine

.05

.03

Prohibit supply of non-nicotine e-cigarettes

.14***

.18***

Treated like prescription medicines

−.04

.02

Readily available as an over the counter purchase at regular shops

−.28***

−.25***

Should be able to use in smoke-free places

−.29***

−.28***

  1. Those responding “don’t know” were treated listwise
  2. ***p < .001