Lama AlShangiti
Department of Respiratory Therapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, King Abdul-Aziz University, Saudi Arabia
Publications
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Full Length Research Article
Knowledge and Perception of Vaping Health Risks among Adults in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Author(s): Rasha Hegazy*, Randa AlGhoraibi, Rawan Aljedaani, Lama AlShangiti and Ghadi Al-Ghamdi
Background: E-cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular among teenagers and young adults throughout the world. It is generally a battery-operated gadget to deliver nicotine, taste, and additional substances. Objectives: The main objective of this study is to investigate the level of awareness and perception of electronic cigarette health risks among adult residents in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Method: A cross-sectional study aimed to understand the level of awareness and perception of adults aged between 18 to 45 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, about e-cigarettes through an online survey. The questions assessed their knowledge and understanding in terms of the safety and health issues of e-cigarettes. Results: Out of 624 targeted respondents, 426 fulfilled the inclusion criteria and filled the qu.. Read More»