1.A qualitative study of user experience, knowledge and attitude of e-cigarette use in Shanghai
Yuan DING ; Chenchen XIE ; Xiaoxian JIA ; Yuanqiao SUN ; Kunlei LE ; Jian WANG ; YIN ZHUYAN ; Yuzhi CHENG ; De CHEN
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(3):282-286
ObjectiveTo understand the experience, knowledge and attitudes of e-cigarette users in Shanghai, and to provide evidence for the development of intervention programs for e-cigarette use. MethodsThe Respondent-Driven Sampling (RDS) method was used to recruit 40 e-cigarette users for qualitative interviews from November 2020 to February 2021. NVivo (11.0) software was used to code interview records, and the thematic pattern and relationship analysis were conducted. ResultsIn terms of the reasons and user experience of e-cigarette use, most respondents used e-cigarettes for the first time after recommendation of friends; The reasons for the current use of e-cigarettes focus on the subjective feelings generated by the use of e-cigarettes (easy to use, replacing traditional tobacco, and having many flavors). Compared with traditional tobacco use, respondents said e-cigarettes tasted good and had no physical impact (they could be used all the time without making them uncomfortable). In terms of the awareness of e-cigarette use related knowledge, the respondents' opinions on whether e-cigarettes caused health risks were mostly based on their own experience of using them, and they said it was difficult to identify real information online. As for whether they were interested in relevant knowledge, most respondents said they wanted to learn about the professional knowledge related to e-cigarettes. Regarding the attitude related to the use of e-cigarettes, most respondents believed that e-cigarettes are addictive, e-cigarettes are not a safe alternative to traditional tobacco, ande-cigarettes couldn't help them quit smoking. Three out of ten respondents said they supported including e-cigarettes in the Regulation on Smoking Control in Public. ConclusionThere are certain characteristics of e-cigarette users' feelings, related knowledge and attitude towards e-cigarette use that should be targeted to carry out publicity, education and intervention.
2.Analysis of influencing factors for injury incidence among primary and middle school students in Changning District, Shanghai
Hui GAO ; Lei ZHANG ; Yuanqiao SUN ; Li YU ; Fangjia ZHOU ; Lei QIAN ; Yun ZHANG ; Yuhua LI ; Yu JIANG ; Qinghua XIA
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2022;34(2):154-156
Objective To investigate the prevalence and risk factors of injury among both primary and middle school students in Changning District, Shanghai, and to provide evidence for injury prevention. Methods In 2018, data of basic characteristics and injury-related factors were obtained through field questionnaire survey among the selected primary and middle schools (2 of each). Results The study finally included 1 821 students, with injury incidence rate of 30.1%. Among them, the injury incidence rate for the primary schools was 32.0%, and 28.8% for the middle schools. The top three injury types were falls, sharps injuries, and blunt injuries. Age, gender, myopia, and injury-related knowledge/behaviors were significantly related to injury incidence. Conclusion Falls should still be the priority of injury prevention for primary/middle school students in Changning District. The effect of reducing injuries can be achieved by improving health education about injury-related knowledge/behaviors.