Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of College Students Toward E-cigarettes: A Study From the Northern Part of Karnataka, India
The study offers critical insights into the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding e-cigarettes among medical students in northern Karnataka. While awareness is high, there is a notable gap in accurate understanding of e-cigarettes' safety and addictive nature. The findings emphasize the need for enhanced education and awareness campaigns to correct misconceptions about e-cigarettes.
Authors
- Santosh Ramdurg
- Shivakumar Chaukimath
- Sreerag Ashok
Institutions
- Shri BM Patil Medical College (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.68403
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.33