Sociodemographic characteristics and vaping motives as potential correlates of early vaping initiation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vaping's popularity has particularly increased among young people, with its prevalence varying across different regions, including the Middle East. The health impacts of vaping, especially when initiated early, are a growing concern.

Aims

This study aimed to investigate the correlates of early vaping initiation (EVI) and explored the sociodemographic characteristics and vaping motives influencing EVI among vapers from Arab countries.

Methods

An online cross-sectional survey recruited 428regular vapers, aged 18-60 who resided in Arab countries at the time of the study. Sociodemographic and vaping motives data were collected. Stepwise logistic regression was used to examine the factors associated with EVI.

Results

The study findings revealed that older

SUBMITTER: Al-Naimi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11747700 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature