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Observational studyRespiratory research & clinical practice2026

Use of electronic cigarettes among physicians, residents, and medical students in a referral hospital in the state of Amazonas, Brazil: a cross-sectional study.

Luiz Alexandre Silva de Paula Soares, Luísa Tiemi Souza Tuda, Márcio Luís Lombardi Martinez, Roberta Lins Gonçalves

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Luiz Alexandre Silva de Paula Soares. Hospital Universitário Getúlio Vargas - HUGV - Universidade Federal do Amazonas - UFAM - Manaus (AM) Brasil.ORCID 0000-0002-7067-4778
Luísa Tiemi Souza Tuda. Universidade Federal do Amazonas - UFAM - Manaus (AM) Brasil.ORCID 0000-0002-2326-7045
Márcio Luís Lombardi Martinez. Universidade do Estado do Amazonas - UEA - Manaus (AM) Brasil.ORCID 0000-0001-5255-9007
Roberta Lins Gonçalves. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Reabilitação e Desempenho Físico-Funcional, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora - UFJF - Juiz de Fora (MG) Brasil.ORCID 0000-0003-4976-0716

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Abstract

Objective: To determine the prevalence of electronic cigarette use among physicians, residents, and medical students at a university hospital in northern Brazil. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional observational study using a semi-structured questionnaire to collect data on participants' knowledge and use of electronic cigarettes. Results: A total of 36 participants were included, most of whom were young female medical students (58.3%) in the 21- to 30-year age bracket. Although 91.7% were aware of electronic cigarettes and their associated health risks, 16 participants reported recreational use of such devices. Conclusions: Despite high awareness of the potential harms of electronic cigarettes, a considerable proportion of participants-primarily young female medical students-continue to use electronic cigarettes recreationally, highlighting the need for targeted educational and preventive strategies among future health care professionals.

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Electronic Nicotine Delivery SystemsInternship and ResidencyPhysiciansReferral and ConsultationStudents, MedicalAdultBrazilCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMalePrevalenceSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultElectronic nicotine delivery systemsSmokingStudents, medical

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PMID42781389
PMCPMC13598890

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