Factors influencing Electronic Cigarette use among Young Adults in Sarawak, Malaysia: A Hierarchical analysis

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Cross-sectional study identifies sociodemographic and psychosocial factors influencing e-cigarette adoption in Sarawak.

27.8% of participants were e-smokers, indicating a significant prevalence of e-cigarette use among young adults.
Females were more likely to be e-smokers than males, with an adjusted odds ratio of 5.889, showing gender disparities in usage.
Higher education levels correlated with e-cigarette use, as degree holders were 4.106 times more likely to be e-smokers compared to dual smokers.
Psychosocial factors like subjective norms and perceived usefulness emerged as significant predictors, underscoring the role of social influences.

Selleyitoreea et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study identifies sociodemographic and psychosocial factors influencing e-cigarette adoption in Sarawak.

27.8% of participants were e-smokers, indicating a significant prevalence of e-cigarette use among young adults.
Females were more likely to be e-smokers than males, with an adjusted odds ratio of 5.889, showing gender disparities in usage.
Higher education levels correlated with e-cigarette use, as degree holders were 4.106 times more likely to be e-smokers compared to dual smokers.
Psychosocial factors like subjective norms and perceived usefulness emerged as significant predictors, underscoring the role of social influences.

Selleyitoreea et al. (2025) studied this question.

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