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October 3, 2025Journal of Public Health and PharmacyOpen Access

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

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SSSivanandhan SelleyitoreeaMRMd. Mizanur Rahman

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Overview

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

Key Points

  • 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.

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Selleyitoreea et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e034fdf0e39f13e7fa33d2https://doi.org/10.56338/jphp.v5i3.6765
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