What do medical students know about e-cigarettes? A cross-sectional survey from one U.S. medical school.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use has rapidly increased, there is little data about what United States medical students know or are taught about them. This study examined medical students' experiences, knowledge, and attitudes regarding e-cigarettes, as well as their evaluation of their education on e-cigarettes.

Methods

A cross-sectional online survey of medical students currently enrolled at the University of Minnesota Medical School (n = 984) was conducted over a three-week period in August and September 2015. Primary outcomes included students' personal experiences with e-cigarettes, knowledge and attitudes about e-cigarettes, and students' assessment of their education on e-cigarettes.

Results

66.9% medical students completed the survey.

SUBMITTER: Hinderaker K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5834872 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature