Perceptions on the Use of E-Cigarettes Among High School Students of a Private Educational Institution in Fairview, Quezon City: Basis for a Proposed Intervention Program

Document Types

Paper Presentation

Research Theme (for Paper Presentation and Poster Presentation submissions only)

Food, Nutrition, and Health (FNH)

School Name

Good Shepherd Cathedral School

Track or Strand

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Research Advisor (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)

Ramirez, Jasmine A. & Lovendino, Marco Paolo M.

Start Date

23-6-2026 1:30 PM

End Date

23-6-2026 3:00 PM

Zoom Link/ Room Assignment

DLSU Manila Campus (In-person) - Don Enrique T. Yuchengco Hall - Y502

Abstract/Executive Summary

The increasing use of e-cigarettes among adolescents has become a major local and global health concern. This behavior is rampant in areas where it is most unexpected, such as school communities, where students may be influenced by peers, media, and misconceptions about e-cigarette use. This study aimed to determine the perceptions on the use of e-cigarettes among high school students in a private educational institution in Fairview, Quezon City as basis for a proposed intervention program. Specifically, it examined the respondents’ demographic profile in terms of age and sex, their perceptions in terms of perceived health risks, perceived addictiveness, perceived benefits and misconceptions, social influence and acceptability, and awareness of laws and regulations, as well as the significant differences in perceptions when grouped according to demographic profile. Utilizing a mixed-method explanatory sequential design, the researchers administered a survey questionnaire to 272 respondents, followed by qualitative interviews with 18 randomly selected respondents to further deepen the survey findings. Data were analyzed using frequency, weighted mean, standard deviation, and tests of significant difference. The findings revealed that respondents were generally aware of the health risks and addictive nature of e-cigarettes. However, they still viewed them as somewhat beneficial and as socially acceptable. Significant differences in perceptions were found based on age and sex, and knowledge gaps as well as misconceptions remain. Thus, a targeted intervention program is recommended to strengthen awareness, clarify misconceptions, and promote healthier decision-making skills.

Keywords

e-cigarettes; adolescents; perceptions; high school students; intervention program

Statement of Originality

yes

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Perceptions on the Use of E-Cigarettes Among High School Students of a Private Educational Institution in Fairview, Quezon City: Basis for a Proposed Intervention Program

The increasing use of e-cigarettes among adolescents has become a major local and global health concern. This behavior is rampant in areas where it is most unexpected, such as school communities, where students may be influenced by peers, media, and misconceptions about e-cigarette use. This study aimed to determine the perceptions on the use of e-cigarettes among high school students in a private educational institution in Fairview, Quezon City as basis for a proposed intervention program. Specifically, it examined the respondents’ demographic profile in terms of age and sex, their perceptions in terms of perceived health risks, perceived addictiveness, perceived benefits and misconceptions, social influence and acceptability, and awareness of laws and regulations, as well as the significant differences in perceptions when grouped according to demographic profile. Utilizing a mixed-method explanatory sequential design, the researchers administered a survey questionnaire to 272 respondents, followed by qualitative interviews with 18 randomly selected respondents to further deepen the survey findings. Data were analyzed using frequency, weighted mean, standard deviation, and tests of significant difference. The findings revealed that respondents were generally aware of the health risks and addictive nature of e-cigarettes. However, they still viewed them as somewhat beneficial and as socially acceptable. Significant differences in perceptions were found based on age and sex, and knowledge gaps as well as misconceptions remain. Thus, a targeted intervention program is recommended to strengthen awareness, clarify misconceptions, and promote healthier decision-making skills.

https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/conf_shsrescon/2026/BoA_FNH/19