A cross-sectional survey of medical and other groups' awareness, perceptions, and willingness to use e-cigarettes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In China, people's perceptions towards electronic cigarettes during Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic compared with pre-pandemic conditions have not been explored. Exploring the perceptions of medical workers regarding e-cigarettes is crucial, as they serve as a trusted source of information and providers of smoking cessation counselling for smokers. This cross-sectional study was designed to explore the awareness and perceptions of e-cigarettes among Chinese medical and other groups in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was performed using an online, anonymous, and self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire contained sections for collecting participants' general information and Likert scale questions regardi

SUBMITTER: Deng R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10800479 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature