Usage, knowledge and attitudes towards electronic cigarettes use among nursing students in Croatia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence shows harmful effects of e-cigarettes on health. There is limited data on the use of e-cigarettes among nursing students. This study aimed to investigate the usage, knowledge, and attitudes towards e-cigarettes among nursing students in Croatia, as well as their views on the role of nurses in counseling patients and assisting with smoking cessation.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted via an online questionnaire among nursing students at 10 universities in Croatia in March/April 2024. Students were asked questions about socio-demographics, knowledge and attitudes towards e-cigarettes and their views on the role of nurses in counseling patients and assisting with smoking cessation.

Results

The study included 1,039 participants; 89% were

SUBMITTER: Kajan L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11744820 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature