Investigating oral nicotine pouch use among adults in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: prevalence, awareness, susceptibility, and associated symptoms.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oral nicotine pouches (ONPs) have rapidly gained popularity as a novel nicotine delivery method. However, data on ONP use, awareness, and associated beliefs in Saudi Arabia remain limited. This study aimed to investigate these aspects among adults in Riyadh region.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2024 involving 831 Saudi adults (age ≥ 18 years). Participants completed a self-administered questionnaire assessing ONP awareness, prevalence, beliefs, and susceptibility as well as potential associated ONP use symptoms. Logistic and multinomial regression models were employed to analyze the associations between these variables.

Results

Overall, 59.3% of participants reported awareness of ONPs, and 14.2% having used them. Males were more aware (O

SUBMITTER: Alkharaan H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12445106 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature