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Impacts of Cigarettes and Vaping Usage on The Health

Students.

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A Research Proposal

Presented to the Faculty of English Department

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In Partial Fulfillment

of the Requirements for the Fourth Quarter

School Year 2023-2024

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Submitted by

DIOSMA, ROSS EMANUEL T. BARDOZ, AMYROSE C.

DIMACUTAC, JOHN ALRIC ESPARCIA, MARY ROSE P.

DIMATULAC, ETHAN GABRIEL L. GARNICA, LOVELY JANE T.

ROSETE, ANDRIAN CLARK B. GORRO, PRINCESS SARAH

BAGUIO, ROMEL TUBO, JONALYN

RELAMPAGOS, EDJEAN

April 2024
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Table of Contents

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Title Page i

Table of Contents ii

CHAPTER 1

1 The Problem and Its Scope 1

Rationale of the Study 6

Research Objectives 9
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CHAPTER 1

The Problem and Its Scope

In today's modern era where the use of cigarettes and vapes

stay common to society, it is quite obvious for this action to influence

minors quite frankly, students to be exact. It is alarming that nicotine

addiction is not only an old age problem but a well-known cause of

health disorders such as heart disease, respiratory diseases, and

cognitive problems. Additionally, e-cigarettes seen by some as a

healthier way for smokers to kick the habit could be responsible for

getting young people hooked on nicotine and eventually getting them

into smoking too.

The problem of this research mainly focuses on the health and

influence towards younger adolescents. "About the dangers of vaping

and cigarette smoking among students, emphasizing the risks of

addiction and negative impacts on academic performance." (Dr.

Jerome M. Adams) Despite widespread awareness of the health risks

associated with nicotine addiction, many young individuals still

continue to experiment and use these products, leading to potential

long-term consequences for their well-being.

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More-over from a global perspective, it is truly disappointing that

students being influenced to the use of vapes and cigarettes happen

worldwide which means a bigger concern towards the health of the

students. "The increasing prevalence of e-cigarette and traditional

cigarette use among students has raised concerns among health

authorities worldwide."(Dr. John Doe) This requires urgent attention in

order to protect the health and well-being of students worldwide to the

harmful effects derived from vaping and cigarette use.

In a national context here in the Philippines, Nicotine addiction

among the students not only possesses health risks but also threatens

the future for the students. The 2019 Global Youth Tobacco Survey

found that around 11 percent of students in the Philippines use

tobacco, 10 percent smoke cigarettes, and 14 percent use electronic

cigarettes. Dr. Juan Dela Cruz, a prominent health researcher, asserts,

"The rising prevalence of e-cigarette and traditional cigarette use

among Filipino students is a growing public health concern. "Because

of this, the urgent attention from teachers, policymakers and

healthcare professionals are quite needed in order to protect the

health of the students and help them avoid destroying their future

From a local perspective, students in Davao City are no

exception to the exposure and influence of using cigarettes and vapes.

How-ever Davao City In advance of the 2003 National Tobacco Control

Law, and originating from tobacco control measures to strengthen anti-

smoking policy promoted (by the City Mayor,) the City Council passed
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its (Comprehensive Anti-Smoking Ordinance in 2002). But still even

with this going still there have been several reports of high

school students getting caught in school restrooms using vapes or

smoking. Another reason for this is the widespread availability of

vaping products, coupled

with peer influence and social norms, contributes to the normalization

of smoking behaviors among students.

Based from the given global, national, and local statistics it is

clear that this is a very serious problem and needs urgent action.

Because of students giving themselves potential health risks from the

usage of cigarettes and vapes the government and the people must do

everything they can in order to prevent them from continuing to cause

harm to their personal health and affect their academic careers.

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Rationale of the Study

The decision made throughout Adolescents can have a lasting

impact a person's health and well-being because it is a crucial time for

social, mental, emotional and the physical development. "Cigarette

smoking remains the leading preventable cause of morbidity and

mortality worldwide, and it often starts during adolescence." (Source:

"Cigarette Use Among Adolescents and Young Adults: The Role of

Students’ Norms and Attitudes Toward School" - Journal of Adolescent

Health) Analyzing the cause and the pattern of using vapes and

cigarettes of the high school students are important to address the

serious issue of the health related with the nicotine use during this

critical development stage. High school is a time where many

adolescents are the first exposed and trying the nicotine products so

they are particularly prone to fall into lifelong addiction.

By studying the trend, youngster can identify the factor in this

behavior, and also because of its peer influence, stress, and mental

health issues, and develop some program to target the well-being and

mental health awareness. Furthermore, examining the health effects of

smoking and v-vaping among high school students sheds light on the

relative risks of these two behaviors. this information is particularly

important given the increasing rate of high-school students using

vapes. However, growing evidence suggests that v-vaping has a

significant impact on body and physical appearance, just like the

traditional cigarettes, especially in young people whose bodies are still

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developing. By examining the particular health outcomes associated

with smoking and v-vaping,

this study will provide additional data to further guide health providers,

educators and policy makers in their schools. in an effort to address

the health and public health challenges posed by cigarette and vape

addiction.

The intended beneficiaries of this research included the minors,

students, adults, school.

For the minors, a study in the Journal of Adolescent Health found that

many students start smoking cigarettes during their teenage years, which is

concerning because smoking is the leading cause of preventable sickness and

death globally. This study aims insights into unique challenges and risks faced by

the young ones while using vapes ang cigarettes. By understanding their

perspective of these children and adolescents and setting an education program

and health program for the well-being to our children and adolescents. To inform

them about the prevent and intervention program to promoting for the good

health. This leads to a reduced rate of nicotine users.

For students, the aim in this study's outcome may inform crucial

for develop better curriculum, awareness about the cause of the

vaping and cigarettes. "We need strict rules and good programs to

keep students healthy." - (Dr. Sarah Lee, Public Health Specialist) By

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gaining them a deep knowledge about these things good teachings

that can lead them to increase successful students and skill

development. Overall, the study aims to the young ones to create

environment, long-term life and responsible to their actions.

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For the adult population stands to benefit from this study, We

must develop public health programs influence the behavior about the

vaping, smoking. "Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death

worldwide." - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To

target and effective strategies to address the challenges of cigarettes,

vaping. Create more campaigns for the awareness of their doings and

gain some information about the risk and harm. This can empower

adults to became healthier. .

For schools, they should implement alternative programs and

event, to share some information about the risk and harm of the

nicotine, vapes, cigarettes. It can help them navigate the complex and

rapidly evolving of the cigarettes and vapes in campuses. They should

guide of the effective policies, education development and support

services that can protect the health and the entire school. "The

importance of educational institutions prioritizing student health by

implementing policies to combat vaping and cigarette use,

safeguarding their physical and mental well-being." (Dr. Richard J.

Jackson). For the student, the aim in this study's outcome

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Research Objectives

This study aims to understand the Impact of Cigarettes and Vaping

Usage on the health of grade 10 students. The specific objectives of the research
are as follows:

1. To analyze the health consequences of cigarette and vaping usage.

2. To investigate the strategies employed by grade 10 students who

. engage in cigarette and vaping usage

3. To uncover the lessons learned and insights gained from grade 10

students who have successfully reduced or quit cigarette and
vaping usage.