✅ Exploring the prevalence, knowledge, attitudes and influencing factors of e-cigarette use among university students in Palestine: a cross-sectional study

Objectives E-cigarettes have gained popularity, especially among young adults. This study aims to determine the prevalence of e-cigarette smoking, assess knowledge and attitudes and identify associated factors among Palestinian university students. Design A cross-sectional study. Setting and participants The study was conducted among Palestinian university students in early 2023. A self-administered questionnaire was used to survey 1792 students from six Palestine universities in the West Bank. The questionnaire covered various aspects, including sociodemographic information, daily habits, exposure to smoking, attitudes and knowledge about e-cigarettes. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, 2 tests and multivariate regression analysis. Results The study revealed a high prevalence of tobacco use (41.2%), with e-cigarette use prevalent among 19.7% of ...

BMJ     Feb 17, 2024