Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Electronic Cigarette and their Associated Factors among
Undergraduate Students in a Public University
Jaafar, H., Mohd Razi, N. A. ., T. Mohd, T. A. M., Mohamad Noor , N. ‘Ayn U. ., Ramli, S. ., A. Rahman , Z.,
Abu Baharin , M. F. ., Mohd Rani , M. D. ., & Mohamed Salleh , N. (2021). Knowledge, Attitude and Practice
on Electronic Cigarette and their Associated Factors among Undergraduate Students in a Public
University . IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia, 20(2). https://doi.org/10.31436/imjm.v20i2.506
ATTITUDE QUESTIONNAIRES
Item of Questions Yes No Unsure
Vaping is fun
Vaping adverts make vaping look cool
Vaping has problem solving effect
Vaping helps to cut down tobacco smoking
Vaping relieves one’s stress
Vaping enhances one’s performance
Vaping increases one’s concentration
Vaping improves one’s image
Vaping should be banned in Malaysia
Vaping makes someone look stylish
PRACTICE QUESTIONNAIRES
Percentage distribution of respondents by item-wise: practice towards vaping based on
volume of e-liquid.
Volume (mL)
1-2
3-5
>5
Percentage distribution of respondents by item-wise: practice towards vaping based on year
of vaping initiation.
Year Of Vaping Initiation
<18 years old
>18 years old
Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice regarding electronic cigarette (e-
cigarette) amongst its users in Pune city. And chemical analysis of the three different E-
cigarette cartridge
Phansopkar S, Devadiga A, Shetiya S, Agarwal D, Mahuli A, Mahuli S. Assessment of knowledge, attitude and
practice regarding electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) amongst its users in Pune city and chemical analysis of the
three different e-cigarette cartridges. J Dent Res Sci Dev. 2016;3(2):12-18.s
ATTITUDE
1. If I use e-cigarette, I will gain superiority among my friends.
2. E-cigarettes should be banned.
3. E-cigarette gives me pleasure during its usage.
4. E-cigarette relieves stress after its usage.
5. I want to quit e-cigarette use.
PRACTICE
1. What is the frequency of e-cigarette usage? (avg. no of cartridges/day)
2. From when did you start smoking an e-cigarette?
3. Who introduced e-cigarette use to you?
Friends and colleagues
Friends, colleagues and media
Colleagues and media
4. Has e-cigarette caused any changes in breathing and respiration?
5. Has e-cigarette caused dry mouth and throat?
6. Have you ever tried to quit vaping?
7. Are you willing to quit vaping?
8. Do you want to participate in any tobacco cessation program?