Usage patterns, knowledge, and attitudes of healthcare providers regarding e-cigarettes: A cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT: As electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) gain global popularity, healthcare providers (HCPs) play a critical role in shaping public health responses. In Saudi Arabia, little is known about HCPs' perspectives on e-cigarettes. Hence, this study aimed to evaluate HCPs' knowledge and attitudes toward e-cigarette use and examine differences based on their personal usage patterns. This is an observational, cross-sectional study. An online questionnaire was distributed from February to May 2024 among HCPs in Saudi Arabia. The survey, which was previously validated, collected data on sociodemographic, smoking characteristics, and 17 items designed to assess HCPs' knowledge and attitudes about e-cigarette use. A total of 301 HCPs participated in the study. Among the participants, 19.3% were nurses,

SUBMITTER: Alasmari AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12369480 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature