From Smoke to Mist: The Lived Experiences of Nursing Students Who Transitioned the Use of Traditional Cigarettes to E-Cigarettes

Background: The rise of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) as an alternative to traditional cigarettes has sparked significant interest, particularly among young adults, including nursing students. Methods: The study explored the lived experiences of nursing students who transitioned the use of e...

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Main Authors: Izabella Beatrice Abano, Angelica Carla Abala, Janna Acera, Nneka Mae Burias, Kyster Troy Cañete, Arc Angel Gabriel, Sophia Ysabelle Gayo, Keisha Mejarito, Clarissa Nuñez, Jose Mari Louis Alforque
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Published: Center for Policy, Research and Development Studies 2025-04-01
Series:Recoletos Multidisciplinary Research Journal
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Online Access:https://rmrj.usjr.edu.ph/rmrj/index.php/RMRJ/article/view/2750
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Angelica Carla Abala
Janna Acera
Nneka Mae Burias
Kyster Troy Cañete
Arc Angel Gabriel
Sophia Ysabelle Gayo
Keisha Mejarito
Clarissa Nuñez
Jose Mari Louis Alforque
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Jose Mari Louis Alforque
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description Background: The rise of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) as an alternative to traditional cigarettes has sparked significant interest, particularly among young adults, including nursing students. Methods: The study explored the lived experiences of nursing students who transitioned the use of e-cigarettes from traditional cigarette smoking utilizing narrative inquiry as the research design. Data analysis followed an iterative process of thematic analysis to identify key themes and patterns in the participants' narratives. Results: Four themes emerged: (1) Predictors of Onset and Immersion, (2) Personal Motivations Driving the Transition from Regular to Electronic, (3) Crossroads of Awareness and Benefits, and (4) Emerging Contours of E-cigarettes. Conclusion: The findings shed light on the intricate dynamics where personal preferences intersect with societal norms, economic considerations, and technological advancements. This paper is associated with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being. Good health and well-being encourage healthy well-being among people of all ages.
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spelling doaj-art-b4444442fe424ba68d6366ea58bb74572025-08-20T02:16:55ZengCenter for Policy, Research and Development StudiesRecoletos Multidisciplinary Research Journal2423-13982408-37552025-04-011Special Issue9311310.32871/rmrj25si.t2419From Smoke to Mist: The Lived Experiences of Nursing Students Who Transitioned the Use of Traditional Cigarettes to E-CigarettesIzabella Beatrice Abano0https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0635-7889Angelica Carla Abala1https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5070-3808Janna Acera2https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8040-3271Nneka Mae Burias3https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8014-3063Kyster Troy Cañete4https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4728-265XArc Angel Gabriel5https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1451-6454Sophia Ysabelle Gayo6https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0554-0774Keisha Mejarito7https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5097-8319Clarissa Nuñez8https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8623-7036Jose Mari Louis Alforque9https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7841-4137Nursing Department, University of San Jose-Recoletos, Cebu City, PhilippinesNursing Department, University of San Jose-Recoletos, Cebu City, PhilippinesNursing Department, University of San Jose-Recoletos, Cebu City, PhilippinesNursing Department, University of San Jose-Recoletos, Cebu City, PhilippinesNursing Department, University of San Jose-Recoletos, Cebu City, PhilippinesNursing Department, University of San Jose-Recoletos, Cebu City, PhilippinesNursing Department, University of San Jose-Recoletos, Cebu City, PhilippinesNursing Department, University of San Jose-Recoletos, Cebu City, PhilippinesNursing Department, University of San Jose-Recoletos, Cebu City, Philippines(1) Nursing Department, University of San Jose-Recoletos, Cebu City, Philippines; (2) College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, Cebu Normal University, Cebu City, PhilippinesBackground: The rise of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) as an alternative to traditional cigarettes has sparked significant interest, particularly among young adults, including nursing students. Methods: The study explored the lived experiences of nursing students who transitioned the use of e-cigarettes from traditional cigarette smoking utilizing narrative inquiry as the research design. Data analysis followed an iterative process of thematic analysis to identify key themes and patterns in the participants' narratives. Results: Four themes emerged: (1) Predictors of Onset and Immersion, (2) Personal Motivations Driving the Transition from Regular to Electronic, (3) Crossroads of Awareness and Benefits, and (4) Emerging Contours of E-cigarettes. Conclusion: The findings shed light on the intricate dynamics where personal preferences intersect with societal norms, economic considerations, and technological advancements. This paper is associated with SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being. Good health and well-being encourage healthy well-being among people of all ages.https://rmrj.usjr.edu.ph/rmrj/index.php/RMRJ/article/view/2750copinge-cigarettehealthmotivationslived experiencenarrative inquirynursingnursing studentstraditional cigarettetransition
spellingShingle Izabella Beatrice Abano
Angelica Carla Abala
Janna Acera
Nneka Mae Burias
Kyster Troy Cañete
Arc Angel Gabriel
Sophia Ysabelle Gayo
Keisha Mejarito
Clarissa Nuñez
Jose Mari Louis Alforque
From Smoke to Mist: The Lived Experiences of Nursing Students Who Transitioned the Use of Traditional Cigarettes to E-Cigarettes
Recoletos Multidisciplinary Research Journal
coping
e-cigarette
health
motivations
lived experience
narrative inquiry
nursing
nursing students
traditional cigarette
transition
title From Smoke to Mist: The Lived Experiences of Nursing Students Who Transitioned the Use of Traditional Cigarettes to E-Cigarettes
title_full From Smoke to Mist: The Lived Experiences of Nursing Students Who Transitioned the Use of Traditional Cigarettes to E-Cigarettes
title_fullStr From Smoke to Mist: The Lived Experiences of Nursing Students Who Transitioned the Use of Traditional Cigarettes to E-Cigarettes
title_full_unstemmed From Smoke to Mist: The Lived Experiences of Nursing Students Who Transitioned the Use of Traditional Cigarettes to E-Cigarettes
title_short From Smoke to Mist: The Lived Experiences of Nursing Students Who Transitioned the Use of Traditional Cigarettes to E-Cigarettes
title_sort from smoke to mist the lived experiences of nursing students who transitioned the use of traditional cigarettes to e cigarettes
topic coping
e-cigarette
health
motivations
lived experience
narrative inquiry
nursing
nursing students
traditional cigarette
transition
url https://rmrj.usjr.edu.ph/rmrj/index.php/RMRJ/article/view/2750
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