Prevalence of Adverse Respiratory Symptoms Among E-Cigarette Users in Saudi Arabia - A Cross-Sectional Study

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 unders...

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Published inJournal of pharmacy & bioallied science Vol. 16; no. Suppl 2; pp. S1641 - S1646
Main Authors Alrasheedi, Sami M, 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
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd 01.04.2024
Wolters Kluwer - Medknow
Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects
Asthma
asthma-related symptoms
Cigarette smoking
Cross-sectional studies
Dyspnea
e-cigarette
Electronic cigarettes
heart rate variability
nicotine delivery systems
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vape devices
Saudi Arabia
vape devices
heart rate variability
Asthma-related symptoms
E-cigarette
nicotine delivery systems
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Summary: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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ISSN:0976-4879
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DOI:10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1222_23