Kiến thức, thái độ về thuốc lá điện tử của sinh viên Trường Cao đẳng Y tế Cà Mau năm 2025

The rising prevalence of electronic cigarettes among young people, especially students, poses a significant public health challenge in Vietnam. Understanding students' knowledge and attitude towards these devices is crucial for developing effective prevention and intervention strategies. This study addresses this critical need by investigating the level of accurate knowledge and appropriate attitudes concerning the harmful effects of e-cigarettes among students at Ca Mau Medical College in 2025. It aims to identify associated factors, thereby providing valuable insights for targeted educational initiatives and policy recommendations to mitigate the risks associated with e-cigarette use in this vulnerable population.

Medical and public health students, educators, public health practitioners, policymakers, and researchers focusing on youth health and tobacco control.

This cross-sectional descriptive study, conducted among 794 students at Ca Mau Medical College from February to March 2025, aimed to assess their knowledge and attitude regarding electronic cigarettes and identify related factors. The findings reveal that a significant proportion of students, specifically 78.71%, demonstrated accurate knowledge, and 72.54% exhibited appropriate attitudes. Key factors positively associated with accurate knowledge included being female (OR = 1.98), residing in urban areas (OR = 1.94), and having good academic performance (OR = 2.42). Similarly, appropriate attitudes were linked to being female (OR = 1.45), urban residence (OR = 1.49), and good academic performance (OR = 1.59), all with p-values < 0.05. Despite these relatively high proportions, the study highlights that misconceptions and inappropriate attitudes still persist among a segment of the student population. These results underscore the ongoing need for targeted health education programs within medical colleges to further enhance students' understanding and foster responsible attitudes towards e-cigarettes. The insights from this research can inform public health interventions and curriculum development to address this persistent health concern effectively.