Observational studyFrontiers in public health2026
Attitudinal and social factors associated with e-cigarette use among students in formal and non-formal educational settings in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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Abstract
Background: E-cigarette use has increased globally and raises concerns about its potential health impacts, particularly among young people, in whom prevalence continues to rise. Objective: To identify factors associated with its use among students enrolled in formal and non-formal educational institutions in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Methods: This is a cross-sectional observational study in students, aged 12-25 years old. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire covering sociodemographic characteristics, e-cigarette use behaviors, perceived risk/benefit of e-cigarette use, attitudes toward e-cigarettes, and legal awareness regarding e-cigarettes. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression adjusting for age, sex, and school type. Results: Of the 900 participants, 30.8% had used e-cigarettes and 18.1% reported past-3-month e-cigarette use. Factors significantly associated with past-3-month e-cigarette use included having close contacts who use e-cigarettes (aOR 5.42, 95% CI 3.54-8.30), and favorable attitudes toward e-cigarettes (aOR 7.88 per interquartile-range increase [score 0 to 5], 95% CI 3.97-15.64; overall Conclusion: Social environmental factors, attitudes toward e-cigarettes, perceived risk/benefit of e-cigarettes, and legal awareness were associated with e-cigarette use among young people. These findings may inform evidence-based public health policies and comprehensive prevention strategies aimed at improving risk perception, modifying attitudes toward e-cigarettes, and enhancing knowledge of regulatory frameworks. Future longitudinal intervention studies are needed to evaluate the strategies' effectiveness.
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