Prevalence of Adverse Respiratory Symptoms Among E-Cigarette Users in Saudi Arabia – A Cross-Sectional Study
| Autor: | Alrashdi Mousa N, Alhumaidan Lama S, Alkhdairi Ahmad, Alzweihary Ali M, Alhussaini Omar M, Alharbi Lama S, Albalawi Amirah N, Almutairi Turki F, Alharbi Osama A. G, Bashal Afaf A. M |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2024 |
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| Zdroj: | Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, Vol 16, Iss 6, Pp 1641-1646 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 0976-4879 0975-7406 |
| DOI: | 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1222_23 |
| Popis: | Electronic cigarettes, frequently referred to as e-cigarettes, have emerged as a controversial and rapidly growing phenomenon in the realm of tobacco and nicotine consumption worldwide. This study reports the prevalence of respiratory symptoms among e-cigarette users. This study also helps to understand the potential harmful effects and importance of quitting e-cigarette smoking. An observational cross-sectional study was carried out in Saudi Arabia. The study period was from September 2022 to August 2023. The sample size was 447 participants. Among recent e-cigarette users in this Saudi study, usage varied, with 44.1% using 1–5 days, 33.6% using 6–30 days, and 22.4% using e-cigarettes previously but not in the previous month. Vape devices were predominant (42.7%). There were significant associations emerged between e-cigarette use frequency and symptoms such as fatigue, breathlessness, and shortness of breath. E-cigarette use was notably linked to asthma-related symptoms, underscoring its concerning impact on respiratory health (P < 0.05). E-cigarette consumption has a significant impact on respiratory effects and specifically asthma-related symptoms among this Saudi population. |
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