How does Malaysian use electronic cigarette? A descriptive analysis of the patterns

Ab Rahman, Norny Syafinaz and Nik Mohamed, Mohamad Haniki and Ab Rahman, Jamalludin and Kartiwi, Mira and Draman, Samsul (2020) How does Malaysian use electronic cigarette? A descriptive analysis of the patterns. Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Science, 12 (6). pp. 852-934. ISSN 0976-4879 E-ISSN 0975-7406

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Abstract

Introduction: Electronic cigarette is gaining its popularity among Malaysians. Thus, there is a need to assess patterns of electronic cigarette use among Malaysian adults. Objectives: To investigate patterns of electronic cigarette use among adults in Malaysia. Cost, side effects, quit attempt and withdrawal symptoms of electronic cigarette use were also examined. Materials and methods: Data were analysed from the National E-Cigarette Survey (NECS) 2016 which used a multi-stage stratified cluster sampling household survey representing all Malaysian adults aged 18 years at national and urban/rural levels. A total of 4,288 adults from all the states were involved in the study. Results: Mean age started to smoke electronic cigarette daily at 26.7 years and the main reason was to

Item Type:	Article (Meeting Abstract)
Additional Information:	5221/85480
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Electronic cigarette, Malaysian, patterns
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General) R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Community Medicine (Effective: 1st January 2011) Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Family Medicine (Effective: 1st January 2011) Kulliyyah of Pharmacy
Depositing User:	SR NUR FARHANA LATFI
Date Deposited:	01 Dec 2020 10:36
Last Modified:	28 Jan 2021 15:55
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/85480

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