Factors Associated with E-Cigarette Use Among University Students in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study

<i>Introduction:</i> In Jordan, the prevalence of e-cigarette use has been regarded among the highest rates in the region, especially among its young population, namely university students. Hence, this study aimed to identify the rates of e-cigarette use and the possible factors associated with its use among university students in Jordan. <i>Methods:</i> A convenience sample of 830 university students was recruited using an online survey. Measures of sociodemographic characteristics, perceived stress, levels of depression, and coping styles were obtained. <i>Results:</i> The findings revealed that being male, specializing in a non-health major, and having high perceived stress scores were main factors associated with e-cigarette use among university students. <i>Conclusions</i>: Identifying factors associated with e-cigarette use among young adults, especially university students are vital in the development of targeted interventions that can effectively reduce e-cigarette use among this population in Jordan.

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Substance Use & Misuse
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2026-03-03
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https://doi.org/10.1080/10826084.2026.2615067
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Smoking Behavior and Cessation
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Factors Associated with E-Cigarette Use Among University Students in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study

Khadejah F. Mahmoud, Iman F. Mahmoud, Anwar Abdel Qader Jaffal, Hamza Alduraidi et al.
Substance Use & Misuse
Smoking Behavior and Cessation
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Factors Associated with E-Cigarette Use Among University Students in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study

Khadejah F. Mahmoud, Iman F. Mahmoud, Anwar Abdel Qader Jaffal, Hamza Alduraidi, Abdullah F Mahmoud
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<i>Introduction:</i> In Jordan, the prevalence of e-cigarette use has been regarded among the highest rates in the region, especially among its young population, namely university students. Hence, this study aimed to identify the rates of e-cigarette use and the possible factors associated with its use among university students in Jordan. <i>Methods:</i> A convenience sample of 830 university students was recruited using an online survey. Measures of sociodemographic characteristics, perceived stress, levels of depression, and coping styles were obtained. <i>Results:</i> The findings revealed that being male, specializing in a non-health major, and having high perceived stress scores were main factors associated with e-cigarette use among university students. <i>Conclusions</i>: Identifying factors associated with e-cigarette use among young adults, especially university students are vital in the development of targeted interventions that can effectively reduce e-cigarette use among this population in Jordan.

Substance Use & Misuse
University of Jordan (JO), Johns Hopkins University (US), Petra University (JO), PricewaterhouseCoopers (South Korea) (KR), PricewaterhouseCoopers (United States) (US), University of Nursing Mandalay (MM), PricewaterhouseCoopers (Canada) (CA), University at Buffalo, State University of New York (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 34%
Smoking Behavior and Cessation
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Factors Associated with E-Cigarette Use Among University Students in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study — Khadejah F. Mahmoud, Iman F. Mahmoud, et al. · Substance Use & Misuse (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS