Table 3 Percent of participants who have learned about e-cigarettes through various sourcesa
Source | Attendings (N = 15) | Residents (N = 15) | Medical Students (N = 33) | Nursing Students (N = 28) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
n (%) | ||||
Occupation b | 8 (53) | 2 (13) | 10 (30) | 6 (21) |
Medical journals | 7 (47) | 4 (27) | 3 (9) | 0 (0) |
Evidence-based summaries c | 3 (20) | 1 (7) | 1 (3) | 4 (14) |
News outlets | 11 (73) | 8 (53) | 19 (58) | 11 (39) |
Social media | 7 (47) | 10 (67) | 19 (58) | 19 (68) |
Magazines and ads | 7 (47) | 4 (27) | 10 (30) | 11 (39) |
Conversation with e-cigarette non-users | 3 (20) | 5 (33) | 13 (39) | 5 (18) |
Conversation with e-cigarette users | 4 (27) | 8 (53) | 13 (39) | 17 (61) |