The prevalence of e-cigarette and cigarette smoking among students in Central and Eastern Europe - preliminary results of YUPESS study.

Brożek, Grzegorz; Jankowski, Mateusz; Shpakou, Andrei; Poznański, Michał; Klimackaya, Ludmila; Loginovič, Jelena; Gereová, Justína; Rachel, Marta; Naumau, I. A.; Kornicki, Kamil; Krištúfková, Zuzana; Bielewicz, Krzysztof; Zejda, Jan

doi:10.1183/13993003.congress-2018.pa4543

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“…This study is a continuation of a survey-based and multicentered international project, the YoUng People E-Smoking Study (YUPESS) [22]. From this larger study, we selected a subgroup to be involved in the current study.…”

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E-Cigarettes are More Addictive than Traditional Cigarettes—A Study in Highly Educated Young People

Jankowski

Krzystanek

Zejda

et al. 2019

IJERPH

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E-cigarettes are often considered less addictive than traditional cigarettes. This study aimed to assess patterns of e-cigarette use and to compare nicotine dependence among cigarette and e-cigarette users in a group of highly educated young adults. From 3002 healthy adults, a representative group of 30 cigarette smokers, 30 exclusive e-cigarette users, and 30 dual users were recruited. A 25-item questionnaire was used to collect information related to the patterns and attitudes towards the use of cigarettes and e-cigarettes. The Fagerström test for nicotine dependence (FTND) and its adapted version for e-cigarettes were used to analyze nicotine dependence in each of the groups. The nicotine dependence levels measured with FTND were over two times higher among e-cigarette users (mean 3.5) compared to traditional tobacco smokers (mean 1.6; p<0.001). Similarly, among dual users, nicotine dependence levels were higher when using an e-cigarette (mean 4.7) compared to using traditional cigarettes (mean 3.2; p=0.03). Habits and behaviors associated with the use of e-cigarettes did not differ significantly (p>0.05) between exclusive e-cigarette users and dual users. The findings suggest that e-cigarettes may have a higher addictive potential than smoked cigarettes among young adults.

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E-Cigarettes are More Addictive than Traditional Cigarettes—A Study in Highly Educated Young People

Jankowski

Krzystanek

Zejda

et al. 2019

IJERPH

116

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“…E-cigarettes have become widely available since their emergence in 2004, and their use has increased significantly across the world, especially among adolescents and young adults (1,2). They are often advertised as safer nicotine alternatives or as tools for quitting smoking (3).…”

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“…Prevalence of e-cigarette use among university students has been estimated globally through a number of cross-sectional surveys. In Eastern Europe, use of e-cigarettes ranged from 33.4% in Russia and 34.4% in Slovakia to 55.6% in Lithuania (2). 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).…”

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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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Front. Public Health

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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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Meslek Yüksekokulu Öğrencilerinin Sigara Alışkanlıkları, İlgili Etmenler ve Sigara Konusundaki Bilgi Düzeyleri

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Kadakal²,

Sarar³

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Sakarya Medical Journal

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The prevalence of e-cigarette and cigarette smoking among students in Central and Eastern Europe - preliminary results of YUPESS study.

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E-Cigarettes are More Addictive than Traditional Cigarettes—A Study in Highly Educated Young People

E-Cigarettes are More Addictive than Traditional Cigarettes—A Study in Highly Educated Young People

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

Meslek Yüksekokulu Öğrencilerinin Sigara Alışkanlıkları, İlgili Etmenler ve Sigara Konusundaki Bilgi Düzeyleri

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