Relationship between e-cigarette use, academic performance, physical activity, and oral health among students
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https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v66.110736Keywords:
oral health, e-cigarettes, academic performance, students, physical activityAbstract
Introduction: The rising use of e-cigarettes among university students raises concerns about their impact on academic performance, physical activity, and oral health. Understanding these associations is key to developing effective health policies.
Objective: This study aimed to examine the relationship between e-cigarette use, academic performance, physical activity, and oral health among university students.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 500 students from three universities. E-cigarette dependence, physical activity, and oral health were assessed using the PS-ECDI, IPAQ, and GBI, respectively. Academic performance was based on GPA, and data were analyzed using multivariate logistic regression.
Results: E-cigarette use was associated with a 32% decrease in the odds of a high GPA (OR = 0.68, p = 0.002), a 38% reduction in high physical activity levels (OR = 0.62, p < 0.001), and an increased risk of gingival bleeding (OR = 1.76, p < 0.001).
Discussion: The findings support existing research on the negative effects of e-cigarettes, emphasizing their impact on student health and academic success.
Conclusions: E-cigarette use negatively affects academic performance, physical activity, and oral health. Implementing targeted health policies and educational interventions is essential to mitigate these risks.
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