Mapping the use of, perception, and knowledge about e-cigarettes among dental students: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The consumption of e-cigarettes is increasing steadily among university students. This might be due to its greater social acceptance related to its contemporary look and variety of flavors. In this context, the objective of this study is to map the use and identify the perceptions and knowledge of the effects of e-cigarette use among dental students at the University of Brasília, Brazil.

Methods

A questionnaire on use, perceptions, and knowledge about electronic cigarettes was anonymously distributed to 303 dental students at the University of Brasília, Brazil. Of these students, 184 (60.72%) answered the questionnaire. Descriptive and analytical statistics were performed using proportions and mean values, and the chi-square test was applied to identify significan

SUBMITTER: Silva IMCE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12512559 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature