Knowledge and Perceptions of Dental Students Regarding Vape (E-Cigarette) Usage in Karachi: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study
Objective: To investigate the knowledge, perceptions, and associated factors influencing Vape (E-cigarette) use among dental students in Karachi, Pakistan. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from April 2023 to July 2023 at two dental colleges in Karachi after obtaining ethical ap...
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Objective: To investigate the knowledge, perceptions, and associated factors influencing Vape (E-cigarette) use among dental students in Karachi, Pakistan.
Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from April 2023 to July 2023 at two dental colleges in Karachi after obtaining ethical approval. A total of 200 dental students, selected through convenience sampling, participated in the study. A modified version of a pre-validated questionnaire was administered, covering demographics, knowledge, e-cigarette use, and perceptions. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS software version 22, with the chi-square test used to explore associations, considering a P value of <0.05 as statistically significant.
Results: Of the 200 participants, 53% (n=106) were female, and 57% (n=114) were aged 20-24 years. The study revealed that 36% (n=72) of dental students currently vape, while 79.5%(n=159) were knowledgeable about vaping. Social media played a significant role, influencing 58.5% (n=117) of students to start vaping. Approximately 45% (n=90) purchased vape products online, and 49% (n=98) believed that vaping could help in smoking cessation. However, 78% (n=156) of students acknowledged that vaping posed serious health risks.
Conclusion: A significant proportion of dental students in Karachi are aware of vaping, with a substantial number actively using e-cigarettes. Social media is a key driver of vaping behavior.
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| spelling | doaj-art-4be090ac9cfa4726a30fe59bdc1d698a2025-08-20T03:28:58ZengAziz Fatimah Medical and Dental CollegeJournal of Aziz Fatimah Medical and Dental College2706-72382706-72462025-06-017110.55279/jafmdc.v7i1.405Knowledge and Perceptions of Dental Students Regarding Vape (E-Cigarette) Usage in Karachi: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional StudyAsalan MirzaAisha WaliSaleem Ullah Abro0Shakila NazirMaryam RiazMuhammad Khanbaqai medical university karachi Objective: To investigate the knowledge, perceptions, and associated factors influencing Vape (E-cigarette) use among dental students in Karachi, Pakistan. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from April 2023 to July 2023 at two dental colleges in Karachi after obtaining ethical approval. A total of 200 dental students, selected through convenience sampling, participated in the study. A modified version of a pre-validated questionnaire was administered, covering demographics, knowledge, e-cigarette use, and perceptions. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS software version 22, with the chi-square test used to explore associations, considering a P value of <0.05 as statistically significant. Results: Of the 200 participants, 53% (n=106) were female, and 57% (n=114) were aged 20-24 years. The study revealed that 36% (n=72) of dental students currently vape, while 79.5%(n=159) were knowledgeable about vaping. Social media played a significant role, influencing 58.5% (n=117) of students to start vaping. Approximately 45% (n=90) purchased vape products online, and 49% (n=98) believed that vaping could help in smoking cessation. However, 78% (n=156) of students acknowledged that vaping posed serious health risks. Conclusion: A significant proportion of dental students in Karachi are aware of vaping, with a substantial number actively using e-cigarettes. Social media is a key driver of vaping behavior. http://journal.afmdc.edu.pk/index.php/AFMDC/article/view/405Electronic CigarettersNicotinePublic Health Sociacl Media Students |
| spellingShingle | Asalan Mirza Aisha Wali Saleem Ullah Abro Shakila Nazir Maryam Riaz Muhammad Khan Knowledge and Perceptions of Dental Students Regarding Vape (E-Cigarette) Usage in Karachi: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study Journal of Aziz Fatimah Medical and Dental College Electronic Cigaretters Nicotine Public Health Sociacl Media Students |
| title | Knowledge and Perceptions of Dental Students Regarding Vape (E-Cigarette) Usage in Karachi: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full | Knowledge and Perceptions of Dental Students Regarding Vape (E-Cigarette) Usage in Karachi: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge and Perceptions of Dental Students Regarding Vape (E-Cigarette) Usage in Karachi: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge and Perceptions of Dental Students Regarding Vape (E-Cigarette) Usage in Karachi: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_short | Knowledge and Perceptions of Dental Students Regarding Vape (E-Cigarette) Usage in Karachi: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study |
| title_sort | knowledge and perceptions of dental students regarding vape e cigarette usage in karachi a multicenter cross sectional study |
| topic | Electronic Cigaretters Nicotine Public Health Sociacl Media Students |
| url | http://journal.afmdc.edu.pk/index.php/AFMDC/article/view/405 |
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