Awareness Of Vaping Health Risks Among High School Students In Medina, Saudi Arabia – A Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract
Background: In recent years, electronic cigarettes have become increasingly widespread among teenagers. These battery-operated devices, commonly referred to as e-cigarettes or vapes, deliver nicotine and/or other chemicals to users in the form of an aerosol. Aim: This study aimed to assess the awareness of vaping health risks among high school students in Medina, Saudi Arabia. Method and design: The study is a descriptive, cross-sectional survey conducted in the Medina region of Saudi Arabia. An online questionnaire was distributed through social media from 19 February to 11 April 2024, targeting high school students. The survey was developed using Microsoft Forms and performed using an Arabic-language online structured questionnaire. The questionnaire included demographic data and inquiries about vaping knowledge, beliefs, and usage. Data were analysed using SPSS software. Descriptive statistics and relations between demographic factors and vaping awareness were assessed using cross tabulation and Chi-square/Fisher's Exact with significance set at P≤0.05. Results: Of the 326 participants aged 15 to 19 years, 83.1% (271 participants) knew/heard about e-cigarettes, with social media being the primary source of information for 64.9% of them. Among those who knew about e-cigarettes, only about 14.4% had tried them. Additionally, most participants who had tried e-cigarettes reported experiencing adverse symptoms, including dizziness and changes in appetite. Conclusion: This…
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Evidence Hub reads this as a cross-sectional, done in people. Its evidence level is 4 of 5 (Low · observational). Observational designs can show an association but not prove cause. Reported size: 326 participants or records.
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