Assessment of knowledge of use of electronic cigarette and its harmful effects among young adults

Gupta, Vidushi; Sharma, Madhu; Natarajan, Srikant; Manaktala, Nidhi

doi:10.1515/med-2020-0224

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“…A cross-sectional study among adults in USA showed that about 78% of respondents were aware of at least one harmful effect of nicotine [18]. Gupta and colleagues reported low awareness level of the side effects related to e-cigarette use [19]. Further, around 63% of Lebanese participants shown low level of knowledge about e-cigarettes [20].…”

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E-cigarettes use among university students in Jordan: Perception and related knowledge

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The use of e-cigarettes has been increasing in popularity among people, especially young adults. Assessing young individuals’ perceptions of e-cigarettes can help to identify factors that may influence their decision to use e-cigarettes. To examine prevalence, perceptions, and knowledge of e-cigarettes among university students in Jordan, an observational cross-sectional study using an online self-administered questionnaire was conducted among students from public and private universities between October 2020 and January 2021. A total of 1259 university students completed the questionnaire. Approximately, 11% of participants reported e-cigarettes use. Among users, 26.5% used it for the purpose of smoking cessation, while 22% of them used it out of curiosity, and 20.5% used it as they believed it is less harmful than other tobacco products. Multivariate analysis showed that conventional cigarette smokers were independently associated with a better knowledge about e-cigarettes (OR = 1.496, 95CI% = 1.018–2.197, p-value = 0.040). In addition, medical students showed a significantly better knowledge compared to non-medical students (OR = 1.710, 95CI% = 1.326–2.204, p-value = <0.001). In Jordan, e-cigarettes use is less popular compared to other countries. Nonetheless, educational interventions are needed to correct misconceptions about e-cigarettes among young adults.

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“…While cigarette smoking has declined in high-income countries (HICs), the major burden of cigarette smokers is in LMICs. A lack of adequate awareness has been cited among young adults regarding the potential cardiopulmonary risks of nicotine and associated products as is evident in our findings as well (12). Furthermore, there has been a new generation of consumers who have shifted to electronic cigarettes (e.g.…”

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“…While I am aware of the harmful effects of COVID-19, I do not have any other serious disease and I lead a relatively active lifestyle." [12] (Group A)…”

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Smoking and Vaping During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study Among Healthcare Workers in a Low and Middle-Income Country

Amin¹,

Syed²,

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Objective: To investigate social, economic, and environmental contributors to quit or continue smoking and vaping during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A qualitative study design was adopted to identify smokers’ beliefs in a LMIC, using a small community sample. Results: 276 participants were primarily surveyed. Motivation to continue smoking included temporary pleasurable effects, working remotely, stress or anxiety, whereas a motivator to quit smoking was the overlap with COVID-19 symptomatology. There was a rise in social awareness regarding the potential harm of smoking and vaping during the pandemic yet those participants who were younger felt they were immune from its morbid complications. Conclusions: With paradoxical associations of COVID-19 with cigarette and vape usage, it is important to pay attention to biases in data in favor of educating its users of the increased risk of severe disease.

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“…This finding was similar to a study in United Kingdom where the respondents obtained their knowledge of e-cigarettes from families, friends and online sources. 27 , 28 This can be explained by increased influence of mass media on youths, which was further heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic by keeping people indoors especially during the lockdown, thus increasing the availability. 15 , 16 Numerous brands were identified by respondents with Shisha being the brand with the highest frequency contrary to the findings of another study in Nigeria, which found Hookahs as the common brand known because it is considered safe.…”

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“…A study in China found an association between knowledge of e-cigarettes and level of education with better knowledge among the undergraduates and poor knowledge among the less educated. 27 , 35 , 39 Furthermore, increased awareness about e-cigarettes was found to be more common in males than females according to a South African study. 40 The age and education level of respondents were found to be significant determinants of their attitude towards e-cigarettes.…”

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Electronic cigarettes use in COVID-19 era among students of a tertiary institution in Nigeria

Ogwa

Abiola

Kanma-Okafor

et al. 2023

African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine

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Background: Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use is becoming popular among undergraduate students in Nigeria with a tendency for escalation because of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.Aim: The aim of this study was to assess electronic cigarette use in COVID-19 era among undergraduate students of a tertiary institution in Lagos state, Southwestern Nigeria.Setting: A tertiary institution in Southwestern Nigeria.Methods: The study design was a descriptive cross-sectional study with a pretested, structured, close- and open-ended self-administered questionnaire used for collection of data on knowledge, attitude and use of e-cigarettes.Results: Data from 183 respondents were analysed. The mean age of respondents was 24.8 ± 3.38 years, most (63%) of whom were males. The prevalence of ever-use of e-cigarettes was 15.3% of which 60.7% reported increased use of e-cigarettes since the COVID-19 pandemic. Age, education, tribe and religion (p 0.001) were significantly associated with higher odds of use of e-cigarettes.Conclusion: This study found an increase in the quantity of e-cigarettes used and online purchase of the same by respondents since the COVID-19 pandemic. Paying attention to the rate of use and having control measures in place for online purchase of e-cigarettes by youths in Nigeria may be necessary in the years to come.Contribution: This study addresses a gap in the availability of knowledge of use of e-cigarettes among a growing population of youths in Nigeria.

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Assessment of knowledge of use of electronic cigarette and its harmful effects among young adults

Cited by 10 publications

References 16 publications

E-cigarettes use among university students in Jordan: Perception and related knowledge

E-cigarettes use among university students in Jordan: Perception and related knowledge

Smoking and Vaping During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study Among Healthcare Workers in a Low and Middle-Income Country

Electronic cigarettes use in COVID-19 era among students of a tertiary institution in Nigeria

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