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ArticleCureus2024

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

Muneera Alabdulqader, Mohannad A Almulhim, Mohammed Alquraini, Insaf Ali, Muneera S Alhajri, Noor A Alsaleh, Abdulrahman Al Naim, Khalid I Al Noaim, Rabab A Majzoub, Zainab H Alalawi

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 3 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Muneera AlabdulqaderPediatrics, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, SAU.
Mohannad A AlmulhimPediatrics, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, SAU.
Mohammed AlqurainiPaediatrics and Child Health, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, SAU.
Insaf AliCollege of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, SDN.
Muneera S AlhajriPediatrics, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, SAU.
Noor A AlsalehCollage of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, SAU.
Abdulrahman Al NaimCollege of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, SAU.
Khalid I Al NoaimPediatrics, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, SAU.
Rabab A MajzoubPediatrics, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, SAU.
Zainab H AlalawiPediatrics, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, SAU.
King Faisal University · SA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe 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.

resultsThe 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.

conclusionThis 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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adolescentscross-sectional studye-cigarette smokingelectronic cigarettes 'e-cigarettes' vaping' e-smokingprevalencerisk factorssaudi arabia

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