Global prevalence of E-cigarette use among students: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The growing use of e-cigarettes among students is a major public health concern. Yet, global data on its prevalence and associated risk factors remain limited. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate the global prevalence of e-cigarette use among students and identify key predictors influencing usage patterns.

Methods

A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted using articles retrieved from databases including Science Direct, Scopus, EMBASE, Google Scholar, and PubMed, between August 15 and September 21, 2024. Data were extracted using Excel and analyzed with STATA version 14. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I2 statistic, and publication bias was evaluated through forest plots and Begg and Egger's tests. Subgroup analyses were conducted by geographic

SUBMITTER: Gebeyehu NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12668485 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature