Prevalence of e-cigarette users in the Medina region of Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Electronic cigarettes are battery-operated devices that allow users to 'vape' flavored solutions including nicotine. The prevalence of users of e-cigarettes with different flavors, is not known in the Medina region in Saudi Arabia. Thus, the study aimed to assess the prevalence and characteristics of e-cigarette smokers in Medina region. Additionally, this study aimed to determine the popular flavors and the most common reasons for smoking e-cigarettes among young adults.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted between 1 February and 19 March 2024 using an online questionnaire via convenience sampling. The total number of participants was 388, including males and females aged ≥18 years.

Results

The study findings showed that 78.2 % of the e-cigar

SUBMITTER: Aloufi N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12477758 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature