Date of Publication

7-2025

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Biology major in Medical Biology

Subject Categories

Biology | Medicine and Health Sciences

College

College of Science

Department/Unit

Biology

Thesis Advisor

Michael B. Ples

Defense Panel Chair

Patricio Elvin L. Cantiller

Defense Panel Member

Gliceria B. Ramos
Marigold O. Uba

Abstract (English)

This study explores how traditional tobacco cigarettes and electronic cigarettes may influence snoring among undergraduate students at De La Salle University - Manila. Based on previous research linking smoking to habitual snoring, it aims to determine whether one type of cigarette contributes more significantly to snoring patterns. The study uses a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional design. Using a purposive sampling technique, survey data were collected over several months from both smokers and non-smokers. The responses were analyzed through frequency distribution, chi-square tests, and the Mann-Whitney U test. Results showed a higher incidence of self-reported snoring among female tobacco smokers and male e-cigarette smokers; however, the p-value for both is above 0.05. Hence, neither smoking type showed a stronger association with the presence of snoring among the participants. Additionally, the comparison of snoring frequency between tobacco and e-cigarette users for both female and male respondents revealed a similar pattern, with e-cigarette users reporting more frequent snoring. The Mann–Whitney U test showed no significant difference in snoring frequency between the two smoking types for both female and male groups, with U = 9.00, p = 0.267 and U = 23.5, p = 0.338, respectively. This indicates that higher snoring frequency cannot confidently be attributed to either smoking type.

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Language

English

Format

Electronic

Keywords

Tobacco use—Health aspects--Philippines; Electronic cigarettes; Snoring

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8-18-2027

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