Electronic cigarettes and their association with stress, depression, and anxiety among dental students in the UAE-a pilot cross sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During dental school, students may encounter stressful events that contribute to stress, anxiety, and depression; in response to these factors, some students use vaping or electronic cigarettes.

Objective

To evaluate the relationship between electronic cigarettes use and stress, anxiety, and depression among dental students.

Methods

A cross-sectional study included 142 dental students in their preclinical, clinical, or internship year was conducted. The 142 participants were split evenly between two groups: smokers and nonsmokers. The average age of the study's male and female participants was 21.6 years. Using the DASS 21 scale, participants were instructed to complete an electronic questionnaire assessing the association between electronic cigarettes use

SUBMITTER: Tawba W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11491058 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature