Consumo de tabaco y uso de cigarro electrónico en adolescentes y adultos mexicanos. Ensanut Continua 2022

Barrera-Núñez, David A; López-Olmedo, Nancy; Zavala‐Arciniega, Luis; Barrientos‐Gutiérrez, Inti; Reynales-Shigematsu, Luz Myriam

doi:10.21149/14830

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“…Regarding the factors associated with the use of electronic cigarettes, although consistent with previous studies 24,25 , e-cigarette use was more frequent among Ecuadorian adult men; however, male sex was not shown to be a factor associated with EC use. Table 3.…”

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E-cigarette use among Ecuadorian adults: A national cross-sectional study on use rates, perceptions, and associated factors

Izquierdo-Condoy,

Naranjo-Lara,

Morales-Lapo

et al. 2024

Tob. Induc. Dis.

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INTRODUCTION Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have emerged as a new paradigm in nicotine delivery systems. Although they are marketed as safer alternatives to tobacco, public perceptions of their safety and utility vary widely. This study aims to understand the percentage of use, factors associated, perceptions, and attitudes about e-cigarettes among Ecuadorian adults. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted among the Ecuadorian population aged 18-65 years through a convenience sample, using a structured online questionnaire designed to collect responses from voluntary participants over three months, from February to April 2023. The questionnaire assessed the respondents' attitudes and perceptions towards e-cigarettes. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-squared tests, and adjusted logistic regression analyses to identify factors associated with e-cigarette use. RESULTS Out of a total of 3047 Ecuadorian adults, the percentage of e-cigarette ever use was 27.9% (n=850), with 19.4% being current users and 8.5% former users. A negative stance towards e-cigarettes was predominant, with 66.3% considering e-cigarette use a public health problem in Ecuador. A significant association was observed between e-cigarette use and perceived harmfulness (p<0.001). Among non-users, there was a predominant stance in favor of control measures and disapproval of e-cigarette use among minors (p<0.001). The factors associated with the use of electronic cigarettes included being health personnel (AOR=1.51; 95% CI: 1.26-1.80). Older age (aged >24 years) and a history of tobacco use were associated with lower e-cigarette use (current users, OR=0.31; 95% CI: 0.25-0.38; previous users, OR=0.23; 95% CI: 0.18-0.28). CONCLUSIONS The findings highlight a significant percentage of e-cigarette use among Ecuadorian adults, especially among younger groups. There is a need for comprehensive public health education about e-cigarettes in Ecuador. There is strong support from the public for control measures, suggesting the potential acceptability of regulations concerning e-cigarettes.

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E-cigarette use among Ecuadorian adults: A national cross-sectional study on use rates, perceptions, and associated factors

Izquierdo-Condoy,

Naranjo-Lara,

Morales-Lapo

et al. 2024

Tob. Induc. Dis.

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“…An important and positive finding to highlight is that <5% of this cohort reported active smoking, which is significantly lower than the smoking prevalence seen in the Mexican adult population, estimated at around 19.5%. 13 Mexico has achieved a 45% decline in smoking rates from 2000 to 2020, 14 though higher frequency is still seen in urban areas and significant variation across regions and educational status exists. 13 Although socioeconomic status and regional variation were not described in this cohort and underreporting among nondaily smokers cannot be completely ruled out, other studies in the United States 15 and Europe 16 consistently report similar findings, probably representing a global phenomenon: ACHD are aware of smoking consequences and are less likely to smoke.…”

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