ArticleSaudi medical journal2024
Prevalence, perception, and attitude regarding electronic cigarettes usage among young adults in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Perceptions and Vaping Use among Adolescents and Adults in Southern Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey.Journal of community health · 2026Article
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- Prevalence of adverse respiratory symptoms among e-cigarette users at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2026Article
- Assessment of withdrawal symptoms among e-cigarette users in Saudi Arabia.Tobacco induced diseases · 2026Article
- Patterns and Factors Associated with E-Cigarette Initiation and Transition Among University Students in Al-Madinah City, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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- Electronic cigarette use in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study on emerging trends and public health concerns.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Perceptions of Secondary School Faculty about Vaping Behaviour in Secondary School Students:Sultan Qaboos University medical journal · 2025Article
- The association between electronic cigarette use and respiratory symptoms among university students: A cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia.Tobacco induced diseases · 2025Article
- Oral health effects of tobacco and e-cigarettes in Madinah.Frontiers in oral health · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectivesTo determine the prevalence of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) usage among young adults in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; their perceptions of its harm and legal age, and the reasons and factors influencing their use.
methodsThis cross-sectional study was carried out within the general community of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between December 2023 and April 2024. Participants aged 18-25 years were included. A self-administered online questionnaire was used to gather demographic data, perceptions, and attitudes toward e-cigarettes and reasons for their use.
resultsThe majority of the 476 participants were female (n=378, 79.4%) and Saudi nationals (n=451, 94.7%). Current e-cigarette usage was 10.5% (n=50), being more prevalent among males (n=46, 46.9%) and non-Saudis (n=12, 48%). Respondents living alone (n=11, 34.4%) or with friends (n=4, 80%), those who perceived e-cigarettes as safer than cigarettes (n=38, 42.2%), or were unsure of age restrictions demonstrated high usage. Key motivators included flavors available, stress relief, and curiosity.
conclusionEelectronic cigarette use among Riyadh's youth was remarkable, especially among males. Reducing the e-cigarette usage prevalence in Saudi Arabia should be prioritized.
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