Attitude towards the Use of Electronic Cigarettes and Usage Characteristics: İzmir Sample
Makaleler > Tam Makale · 2020
Yazarlar: Atlam, Demet, Sasman Kaylı, Derya, Yararbas, Gorkem
DergiPark (Istanbul University), Uluslararası, 2020
Özet
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the electronic cigarette use characteristics of the society and attitude towards e-cigarette.Method: This is a cross-sectional field study conducted face to face in Izmir.The sample size was calculated as 369.7 districts were determined by lot method.353 volunteers were reached.The questionnaire form prepared by the researchers was filled out.Results: 19% of the participants declared that they used e-cigarette at least once in their lifetime.In the attitude towards e-cigarettes, smoking characteristics, information source, social environment and perspective are seen as determinants.Gender specific features did not differ in attitude towards ecigarette.Just, women think that e-cigarettes cause passive smoking compared to men.People who use e-cigarettes think e-cigarette is less harmful than traditional cigarette.E-cigarette is preferred more frequently by people who use traditional cigarette, especially dual use comes to the fore.Another situation is that, those who quit smoking prefer e-cigarettes.Because e-cigarettes are seen as an alternative to get rid of cigarette addiction.Conclusion: The results of research are expected to guide the shaping of the community's attitude towards e-cigarettes, preventive activities and treatment services to be planned for the society.I