The Prevalence of E-Cigarette Use Among Adults in Malaysia

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are a new method for the consumption of nicotine. A nationwide survey among 4288 Malaysian adults was conducted in 2016 to measure the prevalence and to describe the population characteristics of e-cigarette users. A complex sampling design was used, and data wer...

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Published in:Asia-Pacific journal of public health 2019-10, Vol.31 (7), p.9S-21S
Main Authors: Rahman, Jamalludin Ab, Yusoff, Muhammad Fadhli Mohd, Mohamed, Mohamad Haniki Nik, Naidu, Balkish Mahadir, Lim, Kuang Hock, Tee, Guat Hiong, Mohamad, Maria Safura, Kartiwi, Mira, Draman, Samsul, Rahman, Norny Syafinaz Ab, Aris, Tahir
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Female
Health Surveys
Humans
Malaysia - epidemiology
Male
Middle Aged
Prevalence
Risk Factors
Socioeconomic Factors
Vaping - epidemiology
Young Adult
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Summary:Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are a new method for the consumption of nicotine. A nationwide survey among 4288 Malaysian adults was conducted in 2016 to measure the prevalence and to describe the population characteristics of e-cigarette users. A complex sampling design was used, and data were collected using a face-to-face questionnaire. The overall prevalence of current, ever, former, and dual users of e-cigarettes in Malaysia were 3.2% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 2.5-4.1), 11.9% (95% CI = 10.5-13.5), 8.6% (95% CI = 7.5-9.8), and 2.3% (95% CI = 1.8-3.1), respectively. The prevalence of all type of e-cigarette use was higher in urban than in rural areas. Current e-cigarette users were likely to be younger, males, and with higher education level. Among current e-cigarette users, 74% (95% CI = 64-82) also smoked conventional cigarettes (dual user). E-cigarette use is prevalent in Malaysia. It is common among younger adults, males, and cigarette smokers.
ISSN:1010-5395
1941-2479
DOI:10.1177/1010539519834735