Knowledge, attitude, and practice of e-cigarette use among undergraduate students: A comparative study between China and Indonesia
Introduction The health risks associated with e-cigarettes are currently the focus of tobacco control efforts and public health initiatives. Given that China and Indonesia have the highest rates of adult smoking worldwide, it is imperative to gain a comprehensive understanding of e-cigarette prevale...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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European Publishing
2024-07-01
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| Series: | Tobacco Induced Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://www.tobaccoinduceddiseases.org/Knowledge-attitude-and-practice-of-e-cigarette-use-among-undergraduate-students-A,190636,0,2.html |
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| Summary: | Introduction
The health risks associated with e-cigarettes are currently the focus
of tobacco control efforts and public health initiatives. Given that China and
Indonesia have the highest rates of adult smoking worldwide, it is imperative to
gain a comprehensive understanding of e-cigarette prevalence among college
students in these two nations.
Methods
From May to June 2023, a cross-sectional study was employed to conduct
an online questionnaire survey among college students in three universities located
in Kunming (China) and Jakarta (Indonesia), respectively. The chi-squared test
was utilized to compare the rates/ratios, while binary logistic regression analysis
was applied to examine the factors influencing e-cigarette knowledge, attitude,
and practice.
Results
A total of 1327 individuals were included in the investigation. The
proportion of Indonesian students (75.6%) with a high level of e-cigarette
knowledge was lower than that observed among Chinese students (87.4%)
(χ2=29.7, p<0.001). Additionally, the prevalence of e-cigarette use among
Indonesian students (9.4%) was higher compared to their Chinese counterparts
(3.0%) (χ2=22.32, p<0.001). Binary logistic regression analysis revealed that age,
place of residence, studies, gender, and e-cigarette use by friends and family,
significantly influenced knowledge levels and attitudes toward e-cigarettes in
both countries (p<0.05).
Conclusions
Despite the positive knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards
e-cigarettes among undergraduate students in both countries, a notable knowledge
gap exists concerning the harmful effects of e-cigarettes. Chinese students had
better e-cigarette knowledge and demonstrated lower usage rates, suggesting
that heightened awareness plays a favorable role in preventing e-cigarette use.
Furthermore, it becomes imperative for policymakers and health educators
to focus on specific factors, such as the influence of close friends and family
members, as well as the area of residence. |
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| ISSN: | 1617-9625 |