What Do Dental Students Know About E-Cigarettes? A Cross-Sectional Survey from One Palestinian Dental School DOI Open Access
Rola Muhammed Shadid,

Reeta Alsaeed

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(12), P. 1711 - 1711

Published: Dec. 23, 2024

Owing to the vital role played by dentists in patient education and due growing popularity of e-cigarette use among younger population, this cross-sectional study aimed assess use, knowledge, beliefs, attitudes toward e-cigarettes dental students. A questionnaire was given between March June 2024 undergraduate students Faculty Dentistry at Arab American University Palestine. 32-item with five sections, namely demographics, smoking habits, beliefs attitude, about sent all appropriate participants (N = 1050). The response rate 31% 325). About 11.7% respondents were current smokers. two most commonly cited reasons for initial curiosity (52.8%) a desire quit conventional (27.8%). average knowledge score 6.63 (3.08) out 12, demonstrating generally inadequate level e-cigarettes. Conventional cigarette smokers more knowledgeable than non-smokers (OR 1.928; 95% CI: 1.061-3.505; p-value 0.031). majority (92%) considered they received school as inadequate, half (53.2%) information from social media. In conclusion, prevalence Palestinian is relatively high compared that reported other worldwide. Since showed e-cigarettes, casts doubt on competency offer cessation counseling, highlighting necessity revise curricula foster positive belief conducive ideal behaviors.

Language: Английский

Increased e-cigarette use prevalence is associated with decreased smoking prevalence among US adults DOI Creative Commons
Floe Foxon, Arielle Selya, Joe Gitchell

et al.

Harm Reduction Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: July 18, 2024

Abstract Background If US adults who smoke cigarettes are switching to e-cigarettes, the effect may be observable at population level: smoking prevalence should decline as e-cigarette increases, especially in sub-populations with highest use. This study aimed assess such effects recent nationally-representative data. Methods We updated a prior analysis latest available National Health Interview Survey data through 2022. Data were cross-sectional estimates of yearly and use, respectively, among specific age, race/ethnicity, sex subpopulations. Non-linear models fitted observed pre-e-cigarette era, range ‘cut-off’ years explored (i.e., between when e-cigarettes first introduced they became widely available). These trends projected forward predict what would have been if era had continued uninterrupted. The difference actual predicted (‘discrepancy’) was compared use each year investigate whether statistically associated Results Observed significantly lower than expected based on trends; these discrepancies grew increased, larger subpopulations higher younger aged 18–34. robust sensitivity tests varying design. Conclusions Population-level continue suggest that has declined an accelerated rate last decade ways correlated increased uptake

Language: Английский

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New Nicotine Delivery Devices and Their Role in Smoking Cessation and Tobacco Harm Reduction Strategies DOI Creative Commons
Josep Ramón

IntechOpen eBooks, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Feb. 24, 2025

Tobacco use is the leading risk factor for diseases with highest incidence and mortality rates. control policies addressing main determinants of tobacco consumption, alongside traditional smoking cessation methods, have generally shown poor results, relatively low rates worldwide. For these reasons, it crucial to adopt innovative strategies while implementing changes in reduce prevalence. The emergence new nicotine delivery devices, which are less harmful than conventional tobacco, could potentially improve population-level impact use. New such as electronic cigarettes, heated products, pouches, offer alternatives. A common feature among devices that none produce toxic components amounts comparable those found combustible smoke. Although regulatory safety aspects still under debate by authorities worldwide, they demonstrated effectiveness cessation. Their role reducing harms increasingly recognized policies. Integrating into existing programs using standardized interventions may help address some challenges explore combinations prove more effective current treatments.

Language: Английский

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Scientific Inaccuracies in Smoking Cessation Guidance DOI
Floe Foxon, M. H. Siegel

The American Journal of Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 138(4), P. e64 - e65

Published: March 18, 2025

Language: Английский

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Clustering of Risk Behaviors and Classification Performance in Modeling Adolescent Risk: The Example of the Association between E-Cigarette Use and Cigarette Smoking DOI
Arielle Selya, Raymond Niaura, Saul Shiffman

et al.

Drug and Alcohol Dependence, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 112716 - 112716

Published: May 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Consumer Responses to Vaping Regulation in Canada DOI

Samuel C. Hampsher-Monk,

Christopher M. Harris, Ian Irvine

et al.

Journal of Consumer Policy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 47(4), P. 499 - 510

Published: Oct. 10, 2024

Language: Английский

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Commentary on Conde et al.: Evidence and gap map offer an important opportunity for dialogue and refinement of the gateway hypothesis controversy DOI Creative Commons
Arielle Selya, Joe Gitchell

Addiction, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 119(10), P. 1709 - 1710

Published: Aug. 12, 2024

The recent Cochrane-affiliated evidence and gap map on the e-cigarette gateway hypothesis creates a valuable opportunity for these well-respected impartial authors to bridge divide in opinion by working with all sides refine definitions of 'gateway' types subsequent research. question whether use promotes cigarette smoking among youth (commonly known as 'gateway hypothesis') is critical understanding e-cigarettes' net impact population health. Unfortunately, it also highly polarized topic. Not only there no clear resolution (yet) embraced both [1, 2], but many studies published topic do not seem have changed anyone's mind. This seems be real-life example epistemological network model described O'Connor Weatherall [3] (see figures, particularly polarization one) whereby levels social trust conformity are such that more research does lead convergence truth. We hope researchers willing devote effort take risks work 'adversaries' will draw motivation from peers other fields taking same efforts. Arielle Selya: Conceptualization; project administration; writing—original draft; writing—review editing. Joe G. Gitchell: Through Pinney Associates, A.S. J.G.G. provide consulting services tobacco harm reduction Juul Labs (JLI). individually provides behavioural science Center Excellence Acceleration Harm Reduction (CoEHAR) through ECLAT Srl, which received funding Foundation Smoke-Free World (FSFW; now Global Action End Smoking [GA]). Neither JLI, CoEHAR, nor FSFW/GA had any role in, or oversight of, this commentary.

Language: Английский

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Cannabis Vaping Use in Emerging Adulthood: Characterizing Transitions Between Stages of Vaping among a Diverse Cohort in Texas DOI
Dale S. Mantey, Stephanie L. Clendennen, Baojiang Chen

et al.

Social Science & Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 361, P. 117326 - 117326

Published: Sept. 26, 2024

Language: Английский

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The Many Dangers of E-Cigarette Misinformation DOI
Brad Rodu

Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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What Do Dental Students Know About E-Cigarettes? A Cross-Sectional Survey from One Palestinian Dental School DOI Open Access
Rola Muhammed Shadid,

Reeta Alsaeed

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 21(12), P. 1711 - 1711

Published: Dec. 23, 2024

Owing to the vital role played by dentists in patient education and due growing popularity of e-cigarette use among younger population, this cross-sectional study aimed assess use, knowledge, beliefs, attitudes toward e-cigarettes dental students. A questionnaire was given between March June 2024 undergraduate students Faculty Dentistry at Arab American University Palestine. 32-item with five sections, namely demographics, smoking habits, beliefs attitude, about sent all appropriate participants (N = 1050). The response rate 31% 325). About 11.7% respondents were current smokers. two most commonly cited reasons for initial curiosity (52.8%) a desire quit conventional (27.8%). average knowledge score 6.63 (3.08) out 12, demonstrating generally inadequate level e-cigarettes. Conventional cigarette smokers more knowledgeable than non-smokers (OR 1.928; 95% CI: 1.061-3.505; p-value 0.031). majority (92%) considered they received school as inadequate, half (53.2%) information from social media. In conclusion, prevalence Palestinian is relatively high compared that reported other worldwide. Since showed e-cigarettes, casts doubt on competency offer cessation counseling, highlighting necessity revise curricula foster positive belief conducive ideal behaviors.

Language: Английский

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