Predictors of E-Cigarette Usage Determinants in the Riyadh Educational Institutes

Abstract

Aim of the study: The present investigation endeavours to discern the influential factors and determinants with predictive efficacy concerning the utilization of electronic cigarettes among adolescents or university students in Riyadh. Furthermore, the study seeks to delineate prevalent usage patterns of electronic cigarettes within this demographic group. Method: The research adopted a quantitative research methodology, employing primary data collection techniques. The study targeted university students in Riyadh, selected through purposive sampling. The sample comprised 536 adolescents of both genders. The collected data underwent analysis through multiple regression testing. Findings: The outcomes of the multiple regression analysis unveiled that variables such as residential area, economic status, and age exerted a robust positive and statistically significant influence on the prevalence of e-cigarette utilization. Additionally, the analysis underscored a heightened incidence of dependence on e-cigarettes within the examined population. Originality: This research has made distinctive contributions to both theoretical frameworks and practical applications by elucidating and emphasizing the disconcerting escalation and trajectory of e-cigarette prevalence among the youth within the educational institutions of Riyadh.