ปัจจัยที่มีอิทธิพลต่อพฤติกรรมการใช้บุหรี่ไฟฟ้าของนักเรียนมัธยมศึกษาตอนปลาย จังหวัดปราจีนบุรี

Udomluk Hirunchart; Anunya Pradidthaprecha; Theerawut Thammakun

Authors

Udomluk Hirunchart School of Health Science,Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University
Anunya Pradidthaprecha School of Health Science, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University
Theerawut Thammakun School of Health Science, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University

Keywords:

E-cigarette use behavior, High school students, E-cigarettes

Abstract

Electronic cigarettes are a significant public health issue, especially among the youth who

are increasingly using them. A cross-sectional analytical study aimed at examining the factors influencing the behavior of e-cigarette use among high school students in Prachinburi province. The sample size was calculated to be 632 students using the proportion estimation formula with stratified random sampling based on school size. Data were collected using questionnaires between July and September 2024, and 629 student responses obtained. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple logistic regression. The research findings revealed that 1 in 4 students (23.80%) had used e-cigarettes in the past 30 days, with an average age of first use at 14.03 years (S.D.=1.77). Factors significantly influencing high school students' e-cigarette use behavior at the 0.05 level included being in the 11^th grade, family income, close friends using e-cigarettes in the past year, positive feelings towards e-cigarettes, lack of bias or indifference towards e cigarettes, and moderate to low awareness of e-cigarette use. These five variables together can predict 39.50% of the e-cigarette use behavior. Therefore, schools should continuously monitor students' e-cigarette use behavior, promote safe peer groups, change perceptions, and increase awareness about the harms of e-cigarettes.

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