Prevalence, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions About E‐Cigarette Smoking Among Students in the Dental Fields in Jordan
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Introduction: Tobacco use is common in Jordan, with electronic cigarettes (e‐cigarettes) becoming more prevalent, especially among the youth. Despite this trend, very few studies have been conducted on e‐cigarette use among dental students, who should be more informed about the consequences of e‐cigarette use on oral health. This study aimed at assessing the prevalence, knowledge, attitude, and perception of e‐cigarette smoking among Jordanian dental students with respect to its effects on oral health. Methods: The study utilized a cross‐sectional survey method and used a convenient sampling approach. The study included 645 students from Dentistry Schools in Jordan. Results: The most popular smoking type among participants was waterpipe. A total of 16% of students reported smoking e‐cigarettes. The majority of e‐cigarette users reported initiation of smoking at 17–18 years of age. Most users thought that e‐cigarettes are less harmful compared to regular cigarettes, while 87% of them acknowledged the addictive nature of the product. Students demonstrated good awareness of the deleterious effects of e‐cigarettes on oral health, and two‐thirds of them expressed concern about its effects on general health. Conclusions: The prevalence of e‐cigarette smoking among dental students in Jordan is high and necessitates health education programs to increase awareness of the associated health risks among young adults, specifically in educational settings.
DOI: 10.1155/ijod/6521183
Institution: Jordan University of Science and Technology
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,560
Award: G2930707263
OpenAlex ID: W4408972495