Electronic cigarettes use and perception amongst medical students: a cross sectional survey from Sindh, Pakistan

Iqbal, Nousheen; Khan, Zafar Hayat; Anwar, Syed Muhammad Hamza; Irfan, Omar; Irfan, Babar; Mushtaq, Ammar; Bibi, Maria; Siddiqui, Faraz; Khan, Javaid Ahmed

doi:10.1186/s13104-018-3303-z

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“…In another study among health science students in Saudi Arabia, the lifetime prevalence of e-cigarettes vaping has been reported to be 27.7% [ 137 ]. In a study conducted in Pakistan on medical students, the prevalence of e-cigarettes vaping was 13.9% [ 139 ], while in another study, the current prevalence of e-cigarettes vaping was 4.4% on medical students and 12.4% on non-medical students [ 2 ]. It has been reported that the reason for the low prevalence among medical students maybe their high awareness of the dangers of e-cigarettes vaping during the period of their education course [ 2 ].…”

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RETRACTED ARTICLE: The prevalence of electronic cigarettes vaping globally: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Background The purpose of this systematic review study was to determine the national, regional, and global prevalence of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) vaping. Method The articles were searched in July 2020 without a time limit in Web of Science (ISI), Scopus, PubMed, and Ovid-MEDLINE. At first, the titles and abstracts of the articles were reviewed, and if they were appropriate, they entered the second stage of screening. In the second stage, the whole articles were reviewed and articles that met the inclusion criteria were selected. In this study, search, selection of studies, qualitative evaluation, and data extraction were performed by two authors independently, and any disagreement between the two authors was reviewed and corrected by a third author. Results In this study, the lifetime and current prevalence of e-cigarettes vaping globally were 23% and 11%, respectively. Lifetime and current prevalence of e-cigarettes vaping in women were 16% and 8%, respectively. Also, lifetime and current prevalence of e-cigarettes vaping in men were 22% and 12%, respectively. In this study, the current prevalence of e-cigarettes vaping in who had lifetime smoked conventional cigarette was 39%, and in current smokers was 43%. The lifetime prevalence of e-cigarettes vaping in the Continents of America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania were 24%, 26%, 16%, and 25%, respectively. The current prevalence of e-cigarettes vaping in the Continents of America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania were 10%, 14%, 11%, and 6%, respectively. Conclusions Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that the popularity of e-cigarettes is increasing globally. Therefore, it is necessary for countries to have more control over the consumption and distribution of e-cigarettes, as well as to formulate the laws prohibiting about the e-cigarettes vaping in public places. There is also a need to design and conduct information campaigns to increase community awareness about e-cigarettes vaping.

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“…The electronic cigarettes' popularity nowadays is rising globally, although data available on its safety and efficacy are limited. 24 And the rate of its awareness and usage are not known in some countries. 25 But some studies showed a significant rise in its awareness over recent years.…”

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<p>A survey exploring knowledge and beliefs about electronic cigarettes between health care providers and the general population in Egypt</p>

Dwedar

Ruby

Mostafa

2019

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Background: Electronic cigarettes are increasing in popularity, and they are easily accessible in a variety of locations. Despite increasing its popularity, little is known about its overall health effects. Physicians have rated the most trustful source of information about it and play also a role in disseminating information about it. Thus, this study identified the difference in knowledge and beliefs about electronic cigarettes between health care providers and the general population in Egypt. Methods: A cross-sectional study using the self-administered questionnaire in the Arabic language was conducted between December 2018 and March 2019 in the Chest Department in Ain Shams University Hospital in Egypt. Study population (n=610) was divided into health care providers (n=260) and general population (n=350). Result: A total of 593 respondents participated in this study and returned filled questionnaire with total response rate=97.2%, only 8.8% of all participates were smokers, none of the study population reported using electronic cigarettes, despite that, 79.3% of the participants have heard of electronic cigarettes, media advertisements were the main source of getting to know it and there was a statistically significant difference between both groups regarding most beliefs and attitudes toward electronic cigarettes. Conclusion: There was high awareness about electronic cigarettes in Egypt and more negative attitude about it among health care providers than the general population, but still educational programs and guidelines for health care providers are needed to raise more the awareness which will aid in counseling general population appropriately.

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“…In Malaysia, a cross-sectional study using the 2011 version of the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) tool in six universities found that 74.9% of respondents reported smoking e-cigarettes, and 40.3% reported using both traditional and e-cigarettes (3). In the Middle East, studies among university students in Saudi Arabia reported prevalence levels between 10 and 27.2% (5)(6)(7)(8)(9), and a study conducted at five different medical colleges in Pakistan reported that 6.2% of the participants reported using e-cigarettes (10).…”

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Prevalence, Risk Factors, Harm Perception, and Attitudes Toward E-cigarette Use Among University Students in Qatar: A Cross-Sectional Study

Kurdi

Al-Jayyousi

Yaseen

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Background: Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use is becoming more popular worldwide, especially among youth. Studies report that university students have inadequate knowledge as well as misconceptions about the health risks of e-cigarettes, which may lead to their use even in populations where smoking prevalence is relatively low. At this age, the influence of peers is also significant. Understanding attitudes of university students toward the use of e-cigarettes is important for effective tobacco prevention interventions. In this study, we assess the prevalence of e-cigarette use among students in Qatar's largest national university, as well as their knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of harm in relation to e-cigarettes.Methodology: We conducted a cross-sectional study among Qatar University students using a self-administered online questionnaire. Descriptive univariate analyses were conducted as well as bivariate analyses to check the association of e-cigarette use with variables of interest. A binary logistic regression analysis was conducted to assess determinants of e-cigarette use among students.Results: One hundred ninety-nine students completed the questionnaire. The prevalence of e-cigarette use among students was 14%, with no significant difference by gender (16.2% in males and 12.8% in females). In bivariate analyses, significantly fewer e-cigarette users believed that e-cigarettes cause disease compared to non-users. 67.9% of e-cigarette users compared to 37.6% of non-users believed that e-cigarettes were less harmful than traditional cigarettes, and 78.6% of users compared to 40.4% of non-users believed that their use could be helpful in preventing smoking traditional cigarettes. Bivariate associations between e-cigarette use and knowledge items were significant (p < 0.05) as well as having a smoker among siblings or friends. In the multivariate analysis, only having a friend who was a smoker remained significant after controlling for other variables (OR = 7.3, p < 0.001).Conclusion: Our study found that university students have knowledge gaps and misconceptions with regard to the harms associated with e-cigarettes use, especially among users. A comprehensive smoking prevention policy, educational interventions, and quit support are needed to enhance awareness among university students about the health effects associated with e-cigarettes use. Such interventions should also take into account the influence of peers on smoking practices.

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Electronic cigarettes use and perception amongst medical students: a cross sectional survey from Sindh, Pakistan

Cited by 20 publications

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RETRACTED ARTICLE: The prevalence of electronic cigarettes vaping globally: a systematic review and meta-analysis

RETRACTED ARTICLE: The prevalence of electronic cigarettes vaping globally: a systematic review and meta-analysis

<p>A survey exploring knowledge and beliefs about electronic cigarettes between health care providers and the general population in Egypt</p>

Prevalence, Risk Factors, Harm Perception, and Attitudes Toward E-cigarette Use Among University Students in Qatar: A Cross-Sectional Study

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