Understanding tobacco and e-cigarette use among university students: a cross-sectional study exploring nicotine dependence, quit intentions, and awareness of cessation support services.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

While tobacco addiction remains a preventable global public health issue, increasing concern surrounds the growing use of electronic cigarettes(e-cigarette) among young people. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of tobacco and e-cigarette use, students' willingness to quit, their awareness of available professional counselling support, and their knowledge of e-cigarettes.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted between March and June 2024 at a public university in Ankara, Turkey with participation of 1144 students. Stratified and cluster sampling methods were used. Data were collected via face-to-face questionnaires assessing sociodemographic characteristics, tobacco use behaviours, attempts to quit, the Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence,

SUBMITTER: Yucel Ozden KB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12560475 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature