Knowledge and attitudes towards E-cigarette use in Lebanon and their associated factors.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Despite the misconceptions regarding E-cigarettes (ECs), only a few studies have been conducted in the Middle East that focused on this topic. This study assesses the knowledge of and attitudes towards ECs in Lebanon, determines how these two measures are associated, and identifies the variables that explain each of these measures. METHODS:A cross sectional study was conducted on a convenience sample of Lebanese pedestrians aged between 18 and 64 inclusive. A structured self-administered questionnaire comprising of knowledge and attitude scales, and questions on demographical, health and smoking characteristics was used. RESULTS:Scores for attitudes and knowledge of ECs were summed and dichotomized using a 75% cutoff, above which the participant was considered to have a positive

SUBMITTER: Aghar H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7049178 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature