Prevalence and characteristics of e-cigarette users among Malaysian current and ex-smokers

• Main Authors: Ho, Bee Kiau, Nik Mohamed, Mohamad Haniki, Ab Rahman, Jamalludin, Draman, Samsul, Kartiwi, Mira, Ab Rahman, Norny Syafinaz, Md Haris Robson, Noor Zurani, Chan, Caryn Mei Hsien, Lim, Kuang Hock, Baharom, Nizam, Ismail, Norliana, Tee, Guat Hiong, Yn, Jane Ling Miaw, Wee, Lei Hum
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia 2019
• Subjects: RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/79211/13/79211_Prevalence%20and%20characteristics%20of%20e-cigarette.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/79211/7/Scopus%20-%20prevalance%20and%20characterisics%20of%20ecigarette.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/79211/; http://e-mfp.org/wp-content/uploads/v14n2-original-article-2.pdf
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Introduction: Electronic cigarettes (ECs) are new devices that have been accepted widely by both smokers and non-smokers. However, the evidence on EC used in Malaysia is scarce. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of EC use and the socio-demographic and smoking characteristic...