Use of electronic cigarettes among physicians, residents, and medical students in a referral hospital in the state of Amazonas, Brazil: a cross-sectional study.

Authors

Luiz Alexandre Silva de Paula Soares, Luísa Tiemi Souza Tuda, Márcio Luís Lombardi Martinez, Roberta Lins Gonçalves

Published in

Respiratory research & clinical practice. Volume 52. Issue 2. Pages e20250214. Epub May 22, 2026.

Abstract

To determine the prevalence of electronic cigarette use among physicians, residents, and medical students at a university hospital in northern Brazil.
We conducted a cross-sectional observational study using a semi-structured questionnaire to collect data on participants' knowledge and use of electronic cigarettes.
A total of 36 participants were included, most of whom were young female medical students (58.3%) in the 21- to 30-year age bracket. Although 91.7% were aware of electronic cigarettes and their associated health risks, 16 participants reported recreational use of such devices.
Despite high awareness of the potential harms of electronic cigarettes, a considerable proportion of participants-primarily young female medical students-continue to use electronic cigarettes recreationally, highlighting the need for targeted educational and preventive strategies among future health care professionals.

PMID:
42781389
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 25 Sep 2026.

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