Association between socioecological factors and electronic cigarette use among Thai youth: an institution-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to examine cigarette use distribution, pattern of e-cigarette use and to determine socioecological model (SEM) factors associated with e-cigarette use among Thai youth (aged 15-24).

Design

An institution-based cross-sectional study.

Participants

The study conducted in five regions: the north, south, central, northeast and Bangkok area of Thailand from May to October 2021. An internet-based, self-administered questionnaire was developed based on the SEM. We enrolled 13 139 students who understood Thai and voluntarily consented to participate in the study. Hierarchical generalised estimating equations identified the related factors to e-cigarette use consistent with the SEM.

Results

Of 12 948 respondents (95.5%), 181 were excluded due

SUBMITTER: Seeherunwong A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10351228 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature