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Electronic cigarettes consumption and associated factors among general population in Western Saudi Arabia.
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Journal of public health research [J Public Health Res] 2021 Sep 24; Vol. 11 (1). Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Sep 24. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Background: In recent years, consumption of E-cigarettes has increased dramatically. Several studies have focused on the prevalence of E-cigarettes among specific groups of people, using it as a substitute to traditional cigarettes, or the participant knowledge regarding risks. This research was aimed on E-cigarettes' prevalence and its association to several factors in the general population of Western Saudi Arabia.<br />Design and Methods: Using an observational cross-sectional study, data were collected from (n=465) above 18 years old smokers during the survey at public attractions. A validated self-administered questionnaire acquired from previous studies was employed to insure the suitability for the general population of Jeddah Saudi Arabia. Sample size was calculated via Raosoft@ and adults of either gender were included in the study. Descriptive or inferential statistical analysis was performed using SPSS.<br />Results: The preponderance of e-cigarette smokers used entertainment as the reason for smoking, with an average of (33.9%). Although one reason for e-cigarette consumption was to cease traditional smoking, results showed an average of (49.4%), which is the majority of those who attempted to cease traditional smoking via e-cigarette, did not succeed in quitting traditional smoking. This study also demonstrated that participant that believed that e-cigarette is beneficial had a higher chance to cease conventional smoking than who did not (32.1% versus 14.6%) which is significant (p<0.001).<br />Conclusions: In conclusion, this study estimated the prevalence of e-cigarette consumption among the population of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia along with assessment of elements which help increase the overall e-cigarette consumption in Jeddah.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2279-9028
- Volume :
- 11
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of public health research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 34558883
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4081/jphr.2021.2346