Crosswalk of Changes

Crosswalk of changes to 2022 NTEC Smoker Survey

Type of Change	Current Question/Item	Requested Change
New Addition; Counted as one additional question.	Not applicable (NA)	On the ‘smoker’ survey only and to further understand cigarette use, we would like to identify use of menthol flavor with the following question: B3. Currently, when you smoke cigarettes, do you usually smoke menthol cigarettes? 1. Yes 2. No 3. Don’t know/ Not sure 4. Refused
New Addition; Counted as five additional questions.	NA	On the ‘smoker’ survey only and to further understand perceptions about menthol cigarette use, we think it’s important to ask the following questions: B4. For each of the following, please indicate whether it’s a reason you usually smoke menthol cigarettes. Please answer “yes” or “no” or “I don’t know” for each. Statements in row (randomize and record response order): B4_1. They are less harmful than non-menthol cigarettes. B4_2. They have a better flavor than non-menthol cigarettes. B4_3. They are less harsh on your THROAT than non-menthol cigarettes. B4_4. They are less harsh on your CHEST than non-menthol cigarettes. B4_5. They are easier to smoke than non-menthol cigarettes.
New Addition; Counted as one additional question.	NA	On the ‘smoker’ survey and specifically among people who use e-cigarettes, the following question will help us understand flavors (e.g., use of menthol versus mint versus other flavors) as part of e-cigarette smoking with the following question: B9b_2Which flavors of [EPRODFILL2] have you used in the past 30 days? Choose all that apply. 1. Unflavored 2. Tobacco-flavored 3. Menthol 4. Mint 5. Cooling, ice, or frosty 6. Clove or spice 7. Fruit 8. An alcoholic drink (such as wine, cognac, margarita, or other cocktails) 9. A non-alcoholic drink (such as coffee, soda, energy drinks, or other beverages) 10. Candy, chocolate, desserts, or other sweets Some other flavor [specify]:_______________