Reasons for Using Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems by Young People
https://doi.org/10.47619/2713-2617.zm.2023.v.4i2;41-51
Abstract
Research shows that there is an increase in the number of young people who have never smoked before, but now use electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). Therefore, it seems relevant to study the reasons for using electronic cigarettes.
A theoretical analysis of the problem allowed us to describe the main reasons for using electronic systems. An empirical study involving students of the Medical Institute of the Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University revealed the reasons among future health workers. The main reason for starting to use ENDS among the respondents was stress. 58.3% of participants noted that it was the reason to start smoking e-cigarettes. Other reasons included smokers in the social circle; attempts to quit smoking regular cigarettes; a desire to copy adults and attempts to protect others from secondhand smoke exposure.
About the Authors
I. V. Ostrovskaya
Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia;
Kirov Military Medical Academy of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Irina V. Ostrovskaya – PhD in Psychology, MBA, Senior Lecturer of Department of Nursing Management;
Associate Professor of the Department of Nursing Management of the Moscow branch
2, corp., 10, Miklukho-Maklaya ul., 117198, Moscow;
7, Malaya Cherkizovskaya ul., 107392, Moscow
N. G. Kostsova
Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Nadezhda G. Kostsova – Deputy Director for Academic Work in Nursing Programs of the Institute of Medicine
2, corp., 10, Miklukho-Maklaya ul., 117198, Moscow
A. K. Khozhatova
Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Anna K. Khozhatova – Bachelor of Nursing
2, corp., 10, Miklukho-Maklaya ul., 117198, Moscow
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Ostrovskaya I.V., Kostsova N.G., Khozhatova A.K. Reasons for Using Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems by Young People. City Healthcare. 2023;4(2):41-51. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.47619/2713-2617.zm.2023.v.4i2;41-51
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