Exploring the Rise of E-cigarette Use Among Male Adolescents in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia: Prevalence, Patterns, and Influencing Factors

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作者
Alabdulqader, Muneera [1 ]
Almulhim, Mohannad A. [1 ]
Alquraini, Mohammed [2 ]
Ali, Insaf [3 ]
Alhajri, Muneera S.
Alsaleh, Noor A. [4 ]
Al Naim, Abdulrahman [5 ]
Noaim, Khalid I. Al [1 ]
Majzoub, Rabab A. [1 ]
Alalawi, Zainab H. [1 ]
机构
[1] King Faisal Univ, Pediat, Al Hasa, Saudi Arabia
[2] King Faisal Univ, Paediat & Child Hlth, Al Hasa, Saudi Arabia
[3] King Faisal Univ, Coll Med, Al Hasa, Saudi Arabia
[4] King Faisal Univ, Coll Med, Al Hasa, Saudi Arabia
[5] King Faisal Univ, Coll Med, Al Hasa, Saudi Arabia
关键词
saudi arabia; risk factors; prevalence; adolescents; e-cigarette smoking; electronic cigarettes 'e-cigarettes' vaping' e-smoking; cross-sectional study; HIGH-SCHOOL-STUDENTS; SMOKING-CESSATION; UNITED-STATES; MIDDLE; FREQUENCY; EXPOSURE;
D O I
10.7759/cureus.51644
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Background: The rising prevalence of electronic cigarette (E-cigarette) use among adolescents is a major public health concern. This study investigates the prevalence of E-cigarette use among male adolescents in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, and explores associated factors. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2022 to April 2023, involving 476 male students aged 12 to 19. Data were collected through structured questionnaires, covering sociodemographic information, E-cigarette usage patterns, reasons for use, sources of acquisition, awareness of nicotine content, and perceptions of harm. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 25 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY), with significance set at p < 0.05. Results: The study revealed a prevalence of 17.4% E-cigarette use among participants, with 12.6% using E -cigarettes exclusively and 4.8% concurrently with traditional tobacco cigarettes. Key findings included initiation as early as age eight, sustained and frequent use, and motivations including peer influence (61.4%), curiosity (31.3%), and flavored options (26.5%). Online platforms (34.9%) and shopping malls (28.9%) were the primary sources of E-cigarette acquisition. Most participants were aware of the nicotine content (84.3%) and believed E-cigarettes were harmful (86.7%). Importantly, 69.9% expressed intentions to quit, with 44.6% planning to do so within 30 days. Significant associations were found between E-cigarette use, education level, and having friends who smoke. Conclusion: This study highlights the prevalence of E-cigarette use among male adolescents in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, and identifies peer influence, curiosity, and appealing flavors as driving factors. Targeted prevention and intervention programs, along with regulatory efforts to restrict access, are urgently needed to address this growing public health issue. Increasing awareness of E-cigarette risks and providing cessation support are vital steps towards mitigating E-cigarette use among Saudi male adolescents.
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