The primary health condition addressed in this study is the prevention of e-cigarette use among lower secondary school students, which is considered a significant public health concern in adolescence. Although participants are generally healthy individuals, they are part of a target population at risk of initiating e-cigarette use due to factors such as curiosity, peer influence, social norms, and exposure to digital media. E-cigarette use in adolescents is associated with multiple adverse hea
Conditions
Interventions
Participants will receive an interactive online learning program designed to prevent e cigarette use. The program consists of five modules delivered over approximately 2 to 3 weeks, with each session
Experimental Device,No Intervention No treatment
an Interactive Online Game Based Learning Program,Standard Health Education
Sponsors
The Health Professional Power for a Tobacco-Free Thai Society Program
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
12 Years to 17 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Be students currently studying in Grades 7 to 9 or lower secondary level. 2. Have the ability to use a smartphone or computer and have reliable internet access. 3. Provide informed consent to participate in the study and obtain parental consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Students with a history of regular e-cigarette use (nicotine dependence). 2. Students who are unable to participate consistently in online activities. 3. Students who withdraw from the study before completing the program.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Intention to Use E-Cigarettes baseline (pre-test), immediately after the intervention (post-test), and at 2 to 4 weeks follow-up. structured self-administered questionnaire | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Knowledge, Attitudes, Subjective Norms, Perceived Behavioral Control to Use E-Cigarettes baseline (pre-test), immediately after the intervention (post-test), and at 2 to 4 weeks follow-up. structured self-administered questionnaire | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public Contactpramote thangkratok
Srisavarindhira Thai Red Cross Institute of Nursing
Outcome results
None listed