Familiarity, perception, and reasons for electronic‑cigarette experimentation among the general public in Malaysia: Preliminary insight

Elkalmi, Ramadan Mohamed Mahmod and Bhagavathul, Akshaya Srikanth and Ya’u, Adamu and Al‑Dubai, Sami Abdo Radman and Elsayed, Tarek Mohamed Ali and Ahmad, Akram and Yusef Mohamed, Wael Mohamad (2016) Familiarity, perception, and reasons for electronic‑cigarette experimentation among the general public in Malaysia: Preliminary insight. Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 8 (3). pp. 240-247. ISSN 0976-4879 E-ISSN 0975-7406

	PDF - Published Version Restricted to Registered users only Download (431kB) | Request a copy
	PDF (Evidence from publishers' website for MYRA) - Published Version Restricted to Registered users only Download (837kB) | Request a copy
	PDF (WOS) - Supplemental Material Restricted to Registered users only Download (152kB) | Request a copy
	PDF (SCOPUS) - Supplemental Material Restricted to Registered users only Download (576kB) | Request a copy

Abstract

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to assess the general public views and familiarity toward electronic cigarette (e‑cigarette) in Kuantan, Malaysia. Methodology: A total of 277 Kuantan people were involved in this study. The questionnaire was distributed at random in shops, businesses, and public places in Kuantan. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS (version 17.0). Results: From 400 participants, a total number of 277 (160, 57.7% men and 117, 42.4% women) respondents completed the questionnaire. The mean age was 26.89 ± 9.8 years old. The majority of the study participants were male (57.7%), Malay (83.8%), Muslims (83.8%), singles (69%), and employed (75.8%), with about 83 (29.9%) of the respondents were smokers. The prevalence of e‑cigarettes smokers was found to be only 1.4% (n = 4). About one‑third of the respondents (n = 72, 26%) have tried e‑cigarette before. Job status was significantly associated with smoking e‑cigarette among the population (P = 0.02). Main factors for a person to start e‑cigarette smoking were curiosity (37.5%) and cheaper price (40.8%). Majority of respondents agreed that e‑cigarette would not affect health as normal cigarette, and that variety of flavors contribute to better enjoyment (51.6% and 66.7%, respectively). Conclusion: The results of the current study demonstrate that the prevalence of e‑cigarettes smoking and its popularity, familiarity, and knowledge are still insufficient among Kuantan population. Further studies should be done to tackle this problem before it getting worse.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	6718/53144
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Electronic‑cigarette, experimentation, Malaysia, perception, prevalence
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Pharmacy Kulliyyah of Pharmacy > Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Depositing User:	Mr. Tarek Elsayed
Date Deposited:	08 Dec 2016 08:50
Last Modified:	13 Apr 2017 11:12
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/53144

Actions (login required)

View Item