Social Acceptability and Health Concerns of Smoking and Vaping Among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to assess tobacco and vaping habits among university students, exploring awareness of university policies, attitudes, and behaviors related to smoking and vaping.

Methods

An online questionnaire was distributed among students from various universities, including institutions in Pakistan, covering demographics, smoking and vaping behaviors, awareness of policies, and beliefs. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, Binomial tests, Chi-square tests, and logistic regression.

Results

Out of the total 683 respondents, 65.02% were female, and 34.98% were male. Most participants were undergraduate students (71.31%), with Dentistry being the most represented field (50.36%). Most students perceived smoking or vaping as socially acceptable (58

SUBMITTER: Maqsood A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11555737 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature