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The hookah experience: stop them before it's too late!!!!	2014	Senior Lecturer, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, IIDS, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Indian journal of public health Periodical, Abbrev. Indian J.Public Health Pub Date Free Form Jul-Sep Volume 58 Issue 3 Start Page 204 Other Pages 205 Notes JID: 0400673; ppublish Place of Publication India ISSN/ISBN 0019-557X; 0019-557X Accession Number PMID: 25116829 Language eng SubFile Letter; IM DOI 10.4103/0019-557X.138640 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25116829 Abstract Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Khandelwal,V., Nayak,U.A., Nayak,P.A., Khandelwal,S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Bibliometric analysis of scientific publications on waterpipe (narghile, shisha, hookah) tobacco smoking during the period 2003-2012	2014	Poison Control and Drug Information Center (PCDIC), College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine. saedzyoud@yahoo.com.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco induced diseases Periodical, Abbrev. Tob Induc Dis. Pub Date Free Form 13-Apr Volume 12 Issue 1 Start Page 7 Other Pages 12/7/9625 Notes LR: 20140418; JID: 101201591; OID: NLM: PMC3989780; 2013/11/22 [received]; 2014/04/08 [accepted]; 2014/04/13 [aheadofprint]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 2070-7266; 1617-9625 Accession Number PMID: 24725483 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.1186/1617-9625-12-7 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24725483 Abstract BACKGROUND: Waterpipe tobacco smoking has spread worldwide. However, the evaluation of scientific output in the field of waterpipe tobacco smoking has not been studied yet. The main objectives of this study were to analyze worldwide research output in the waterpipe tobacco smoking field, and to examine the authorship pattern and the citations retrieved from the Scopus database for over a decade. METHODS: Data from January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2012 were searched for documents with specific words regarding waterpipe tobacco smoking as "keywords" in the title. Scientific output was evaluated based on a methodology developed and used in other bibliometric studies: (a) total and trends of contributions in waterpipe tobacco smoking research between 2003 and 2012; (b) authorship patterns and research productivity; (c) collaboration patterns; (d) the citations received by the publications; and (e) areas of interest of the published papers. RESULTS: Worldwide there were 334 publications that met the criteria during the study period. The largest number of publications in waterpipe tobacco smoking were from the United States of America (USA) (33.5%), followed by Lebanon (15.3%), and France (10.5%). The total number of citations at the time of data analysis (October 18, 2013) was 4,352, with an average of 13 citations per document and a median (interquartile range) of 4.0 (1.0-16.0). The h-index of the retrieved documents was 34. The highest h-index by country was 27 for the USA, followed by 20 for Syrian Arab Republic and Lebanon. CONCLUSIONS: The present data reveal a promising rise and a good start for research activity in the field of waterpipe tobacco smoking. More effort is needed to bridge the gap in waterpipe smoking-based research and to promote better evaluation of waterpipe smoking, risks, health effects, or control services worldwide. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Zyoud,S.H., Al-Jabi,S.W., Sweileh,W.M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140413 PMCID PMC3989780 Editors
Prevalence, knowledge, and practices of hookah smoking among university students, Florida, 2012	2014	University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida.; University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida.; University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida.; University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida.; 13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, MDC 56, Tampa, FL 33612. E-mail: jcorvin1@he	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Preventing chronic disease Periodical, Abbrev. Prev.Chronic Dis. Pub Date Free Form 4-Dec Volume 11 Issue Start Page E214 Other Pages Notes LR: 20160317; JID: 101205018; OID: NLM: PMC4264467; epublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1545-1151; 1545-1151 Accession Number PMID: 25474386 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.5888/pcd11.140099 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25474386 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Although hookah smoking is becoming a source of tobacco use among college students in the United States, little is known of the students' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding hookah use. This cross-sectional study was aimed at determining the prevalence of hookah use and describing social and behavioral factors associated with hookah smoking among university students in a large urban university in Florida. METHODS: A convenience sample of 478 undergraduate and graduate students was recruited. Lifetime use and current use was evaluated. Logistic regression modeling was used to assess the independent association between study covariates and hookah use. RESULTS: Prevalence among students of having ever used hookah during their lifetime was 54.4%. Hookah use within the past 30 days was 16.3%. Hookah use was significantly associated with cigarette smoking (odds ratio [OR], 4.52; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.13-9.60) and hookah ownership (OR, 10.67; 95% CI, 4.83-23.66) but not with alcohol use (OR, 1.73; 95% CI, 0.74-4.04). Findings also suggest hookah is perceived as a safer alternative to cigarette smoking. Almost 30% of those who never smoked hookah reported they would consider smoking hookah in the future. CONCLUSION: Hookah smoking is popular among college students. Misperceptions associated with hookah use indicate a starting point for developing health behavior change interventions. Future studies should investigate social and behavioral determinants of hookah use and determine the incidence of hookah use among college and high school students. Tobacco control activities should include prevention of hookah tobacco use in university settings. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Rahman,S., Chang,L., Hadgu,S., Salinas-Miranda,A.A., Corvin,J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20141204 PMCID PMC4264467 Editors
What are young adults smoking in their hookahs? A latent class analysis of substances smoked	2014	Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy, Division of Public Health Sciences, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, United States. Electronic address: ESutfin@wakehealth.edu.; Department of Social Scienc	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Addictive Behaviors Periodical, Abbrev. Addict.Behav. Pub Date Free Form Jul Volume 39 Issue 7 Start Page 1191 Other Pages 1196 Notes LR: 20150806; CI: Copyright (c) 2014; GR: R01 AA014007/AA/NIAAA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01AA014007/AA/NIAAA NIH HHS/United States; JID: 7603486; NIHMS587188; OID: NLM: NIHMS587188; OID: NLM: PMC4091668; OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/11/15 [received]; 2014/03/06 [ Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1873-6327; 0306-4603 Accession Number PMID: 24746345 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; IM DOI 10.1016/j.addbeh.2014.03.020 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24746345 Abstract RATIONALE: Hookah smoking continues to be a popular form of tobacco use, especially among college students. Although hookahs are commonly used to smoke tobacco, anecdotal evidence suggests other substances, including herbal shisha, marijuana and hashish may be used. However, little is known about the variety of substances smoked in hookahs, or correlates associated with different substances smoked. METHODS: In fall 2010, 3447 students from 8 colleges in N.C. completed an online survey. RESULTS: 44% of students reported ever smoking tobacco from a hookah. Of those ever users, 90% reported smoking flavored tobacco in a hookah, 45% marijuana, 37% herbal (non-tobacco) shisha, and 18% hashish. Latent class analysis revealed two distinct classes. The most prevalent class (77%) primarily smoked flavored tobacco, with minimal use of herbal shisha and marijuana and virtually no use of hashish. The second class (23%) primarily smoked marijuana, hashish and flavored tobacco with moderate use of herbal shisha. Logistic regression analysis adjusting for clustering within schools revealed that males, illicit drug users, daily, nondaily and former cigarette smokers and those whose mothers had higher levels of education were significantly more likely to be in the second class compared to the first. CONCLUSIONS: Rates of lifetime use of hookah were high in our sample of college students. While the majority of hookah users smoked tobacco in hookahs, they also smoked other substances, notably marijuana and herbal shisha. Prevention efforts should recognize that students are using hookahs to smoke a variety of substances. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Ltd Data Source Authors Sutfin,E.L., Song,E.Y., Reboussin,B.A., Wolfson,M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140326 PMCID PMC4091668 Editors
Carbon monoxide poisoning following use of a water pipe/hookah	2014	Kantonsspital St.Gallen, St.Gallen, Switzerland.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Deutsches Arzteblatt international Periodical, Abbrev. Dtsch.Arztebl Int. Pub Date Free Form 3-Oct Volume 111 Issue 40 Start Page 674 Other Pages 679 Notes LR: 20151029; JID: 101475967; CIN: Dtsch Arztebl Int. 2015 Mar 27;112(13):221. PMID: 25869342; CIN: Dtsch Arztebl Int. 2015 Mar 27;112(13):221. PMID: 25869343; OID: NLM: PMC4215085; 2014/04/22 [received]; 2014/08/04 [revised]; 2014/08/04 [accepted]; ppubl Place of Publication Germany ISSN/ISBN 1866-0452; 1866-0452 Accession Number PMID: 25346357 Language eng SubFile Case Reports; Journal Article; IM DOI 10.3238/arztebl.2014.0674 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25346357 Abstract BACKGROUND: Water pipe (hookah) smoking has become a common activity in Germany, particularly among adolescents and young adults; in 2011, its lifetime prevalence was as high as 68.8%. Similar trends can be seen in other European countries. Water-pipe smokers are exposed to the same health-endangering substances as cigarette smokers, and the inhaled amount of carbon monoxide (CO) can be as much as ten times as high. In CO intoxication, carboxyhemoglobin is formed and causes direct injury at the cellular level, leading to hypoxia and nonspecific neuro logical manifestations. There have only been ten reported cases around the world of CO intoxication due to the use of a water pipe, and none of these were fatal. It should be recalled, however, that accidental CO intoxication is common and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. CASE PRESENTATION AND COURSE: We present a series of four young adults, aged 16 to 21, three of whom were hospitalized because of transient unconsciousness. The carboxyhemoglobin (CO-Hb) content of the blood in the symptomatic patients ranged from 20.1% to 29.6%, while the asymptomatic patient had a CO-Hb content of 16.7%. Water-pipe smoking was the cause of CO intoxication in all four cases. The CO-Hb values were successfully brought down by the administration of highly concentrated oxygen and all patients were discharged in asymptomatic condition. CONCLUSION: This case series reveals that CO intoxication due to water-pipe smoking is probably more common than is generally realized. Emergency room staff should be aware of this problem and inquire specifically about water-pipe smoking in patients with nonspecific neurological manifestations. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors von Rappard,J., Schonenberger,M., Barlocher,L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC4215085 Editors
Hookah smoking among young adults in southern California	2014	Mary Rezk-Hanna, RN, NP-C, is Doctoral Candidate, School of Nursing, University of California, Los Angeles. Aurelia Macabasco-O'Connell, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FAHA, is Associate Professor, Azusa Pacific University School of Nursing, California. Mary Woo, DNSc	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nursing research Periodical, Abbrev. Nurs.Res. Pub Date Free Form Jul-Aug Volume 63 Issue 4 Start Page 300 Other Pages 306 Notes LR: 20141120; JID: 0376404; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1538-9847; 0029-6562 Accession Number PMID: 24977727 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; AIM; IM; N DOI 10.1097/NNR.0000000000000038 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24977727 Abstract BACKGROUND: Hookah (water pipe) smoking is a form of tobacco use, historically from the Middle East and India that is fueling a contemporary epidemic of tobacco abuse and a nationwide public health crisis, particularly among young adults. There is little information on factors influencing hookah smoking and health beliefs of hookah smokers. OBJECTIVES: Guided by the health belief model, the purpose of this study was to assess young adult hookah smokers' perceptions, attitudes, beliefs, and preferences toward hookah smoking and identify factors that may influence heavy (>3 times per week) versus light hookah smoking. METHODS: A cross-sectional design was used for this study. Participants were recruited at hookah lounges in southern California. A sample of participants who smoke hookah and were between 18 and 30 years of age completed a short survey about their perceptions, attitudes, beliefs, initiation, and frequency of hookah smoking. Characteristics of light and heavy hookah smokers were compared using t tests and chi-square tests. Content analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. RESULTS: Participants (N = 91) had a mean age of 24 (SD = 2.7), and 65% were men; 24% reported smoking before the age of 18, and 73.6% of participants smoked more than once a week. Men were heavier smokers in comparison to women (p = .006), 57% believed that hookah was not harmful to their health, and 60% reported socialization as the main reason why they smoked hookah. DISCUSSION: It is critical to advocate for greater research on the health effects of hookah smoking and dissemination of these findings to the public, particularly to young adults. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Rezk-Hanna,M., Macabasco-O'Connell,A., Woo,M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Prevalence of Hookah smoking in relation to religiosity and familial support in college students of Tabriz, northwest of Iran	2014	Department of Public Health, School of Health, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran. poorasl@yahoo.com.; Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran.; Clinical Ps	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of research in health sciences Periodical, Abbrev. J.Res.Health.Sci. Pub Date Free Form Autumn Volume 14 Issue 4 Start Page 268 Other Pages 271 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 101480094; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/06/30 [received]; 2014/10/25 [accepted]; ppublish Place of Publication Iran ISSN/ISBN 2228-7809; 2228-7795 Accession Number PMID: 25503281 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 1681 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25503281 Abstract BACKGROUND: Hookah smoking has increased worldwide especially among youth and young adults and has been identified as an emerging threat to public health. The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of hookah use and related factors in a sample of Iranian college students. METHODS: This study took place in Tabriz (northwest of Iran) in April and May 2011. The randomly selected sample consisted of 1837 college students. Data was collected in a survey. A self-administered questionnaire was used to measure religious belief, parental support and risk taking behaviors including hookah smoking. Logistic regression model was performed in data analysis. RESULTS: The prevalence of hookah smoking was 8.5% (CI95%: 7.3-9.9). After adjustment, being male (OR= 2.01), living in single house in comparison with living with parents (OR= 2.22), smoking (OR= 5.96) and ever drug abuse (OR= 3.02) were factors associated with students' hookah use. CONCLUSIONS: Our results showed a low prevalence of hookah smoking in Iranian college female students and revealed some of its associated factors. We demonstrated the co-occurrence of risky behaviors which emphasizes the importance of interventions aimed at reducing or preventing different high risk behaviors simultaneously. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Mohammadpoorasl,A., Abbasi Ghahramanloo,A., Allahverdipour,H., Modaresi Esfeh,J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Hookah smoking and harm perception among asthmatic adolescents: findings from the Florida youth tobacco survey	2014	Public Health, Department of Health Sciences and Human Performance, The University of Tampa, 401 W. Kennedy Boulevard, Box 30F, Tampa, FL 33606.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The Journal of school health Periodical, Abbrev. J.Sch.Health Pub Date Free Form May Volume 84 Issue 5 Start Page 334 Other Pages 341 Notes CI: (c) 2014; JID: 0376370; OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/05/31 [received]; 2013/08/07 [revised]; 2013/11/09 [accepted]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1746-1561; 0022-4391 Accession Number PMID: 24707928 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM; N DOI 10.1111/josh.12153 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24707928 Abstract BACKGROUND: Hookah tobacco smoking has increased in prevalence among Florida adolescents and is often viewed as a safer alternative to cigarette smoking by young adults. Asthmatic adolescents are at increased risk of the negative health effects of hookah smoking. The purpose of this study is to examine if hookah use and harm perception vary by asthma status. METHODS: The Florida Youth Tobacco Survey was conducted in 2012 among 36,578 high school students. Secondary data analysis was conducted to compare the rates of hookah use among asthmatic youth to their nonasthmatic counterparts. Risk perception of hookah use compared to cigarette smoking was also assessed among asthmatic and nonasthmatic adolescents. RESULTS: One in 5 high school students reported lifetime asthma. These asthmatic students have a significantly higher prevalence of hookah smoking and greater perception of hookah use as being less harmful than cigarette smoking, than their nonasthmatic counterparts. Among asthmatics, 12th graders and Hispanic students had the highest prevalence of hookah smoking. CONCLUSION: Common misperceptions of hookah smoking as being less harmful than cigarette smoking are prominent among high school students in Florida and are greater among students with asthma than those students who do not have asthma. Efforts to increase education to dispel the myths surrounding hookah smoking as a safer alternative to cigarette smoking needs to exist at the high school level for both students with and without asthma. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher American School Health Association Data Source Authors Martinasek,M.P., Gibson-Young,L., Forrest,J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Hookah pipes are associated with young people starting smoking, study finds	2014	London.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full BMJ (Clinical research ed.) Periodical, Abbrev. BMJ Pub Date Free Form 8-Dec Volume 349 Issue Start Page g7546 Other Pages Notes JID: 8900488; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1756-1833; 0959-535X Accession Number PMID: 25491109 Language eng SubFile News; AIM; IM DOI 10.1136/bmj.g7546 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25491109 Abstract Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Wise,J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20141208 PMCID Editors
Hookah use among college students: prevalence, drug use, and mental health	2014	Department of Psychology, Queens College and The Graduate Center, City University of New York (CUNY), Flushing, NY 11367, USA; Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, New York, NY, USA. Electronic address: renee.goodwin@qc.cuny.edu.;	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Drug and alcohol dependence Periodical, Abbrev. Drug Alcohol Depend. Pub Date Free Form 1-Aug Volume 141 Issue Start Page 16 Other Pages 20 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2014; JID: 7513587; OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/12/13 [received]; 2014/04/08 [revised]; 2014/04/24 [accepted]; 2014/05/14 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Ireland ISSN/ISBN 1879-0046; 0376-8716 Accession Number PMID: 24882367 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2014.04.024 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24882367 Abstract BACKGROUND: There is consistent evidence that hookah use is as, if not more, harmful than cigarette use. Yet, hookah users underestimate the potential deleterious effects of hookah use. This study examined the rates of hookah use and associated demographic characteristics in a sample of undergraduates at a small Northeastern university. This study also examined the relationships between hookah use and other substance use, mental health problems, and perceived levels of stress. METHODS: Data were drawn from the Spring 2009 American Health Association-National College Health Assessment (ACHA-NCHA) at one small, Northeastern university (N=1799). The relationships between hookah use and other substance use, mental health problems, and perceived stress levels were examined using logistic regression analyses. RESULTS: Hookah use (in the past month) was reported among 14.1% (253/1799) of this sample of undergraduates. Hookah users were more likely to use other substances, including cigarettes, cannabis, alcohol, cocaine, and amphetamines. The strongest associations emerged between hookah use and alcohol and cigarette use. There were no significant associations found between hookah use and any mental health problems or perceived stress levels. CONCLUSIONS: Hookah users are significantly more likely to use other substances, including alcohol, cigarettes, cannabis, cocaine, and amphetamines compared with non-hookah users. In contrast to cigarette smoking, hookah use does not appear to be associated with mental health problems or perceived stress levels in this sample of undergraduates. Further investigation into the prevalence and correlates of hookah use is needed in representative population samples. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Ireland Ltd Data Source Authors Goodwin,R.D., Grinberg,A., Shapiro,J., Keith,D., McNeil,M.P., Taha,F., Jiang,B., Hart,C.L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140514 PMCID Editors

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