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Prevalence and predictors of hookah use in US Air Force military recruits 2015 Department of Preventive Medicine, Center for Population Sciences, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 66 N Pauline, Suite 633, Memphis, TN 38163, USA.; Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. Electronic address: ebbe
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Addictive Behaviors
Periodical, Abbrev.
Addict.Behav.
Pub Date Free Form
Aug
Volume
47
Issue
Start Page
5
Other Pages
10
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LR: 20160801; CI: Copyright (c) 2015; GR: DA 036510-S1/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: DA-036510/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 DA036510/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; JID: 7603486; NIHMS674284; OID: NLM: NIHMS674284; OID: NLM: PMC4417387; OTO:
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England
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1873-6327; 0306-4603
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PMID: 25841088
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eng
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10.1016/j.addbeh.2015.03.012 [doi]
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25841088
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INTRODUCTION: Hookah use has gained recent popularity among U.S. youth. The current study describes the characteristics and correlates associated with hookah use in late adolescent and young adult US Air Force (USAF) recruits. METHODS: Data were obtained from a cross-sectional questionnaire of USAF personnel in Technical Training School at Joint Base San Antonio (N=10,997). Response rate was 78%. Logistic regression was used to analyze the associations between hookah use, demographic variables, other tobacco and nicotine containing product (TNCP) use, and the social environment. RESULTS: The prevalence of ever hookah use was 28%; at least monthly hookah use was 10%. Increased hookah use was positively associated with Hispanic ethnicity (OR [odds ratio] 1.52; 95% CI: 1.25, 1.85), cigarette smoking (OR 4.05; CI: 3.41, 4.82) and smokeless tobacco use (OR 1.35; 95% CI: 1.07, 1.71). Hookah use was negatively associated with age (OR 0.84; 95% 0.71 to 1.00), living as married (OR 0.54; 95% CI: 0.40-0.72), African American (OR 0.53; 95% CI: 0.40, 0.69) and >/=4-year degree (OR 0.54; 95% CI: 0.35, 0.82). Hookah use was highest among recruits who "many or almost all" of their friends smoked cigarettes (OR 2.43; 95% CI: 1.80, 3.30) and for those who reported willingness to try a tobacco product that claims to be safer than cigarettes (OR 3.16; 95% CI: 2.64, 3.77). CONCLUSIONS: Hookah use among military recruits is similar to the civilian population. A willingness to try TNCPs claiming to be safer than cigarettes may influence hookah use. Public health campaigns disseminating accurate information about hookah health risks may be needed to reduce hookah use among youth.
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Elsevier Ltd
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Linde,B.D., Ebbert,J.O., Pasker,C.K., Wayne Talcott,G., Schroeder,D.R., Hanson,A.C., Klesges,R.C.
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20150321
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PMC4417387
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Perception of young adults toward hookah use in Mumbai 2015 Department of Research Studies, Cancer Patients Aid Association, King George Memorial, Mahalaxmi; School of Science, NMIMS (Deemed-to-be) University, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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Indian journal of cancer
Periodical, Abbrev.
Indian J.Cancer
Pub Date Free Form
Oct-Dec
Volume
52
Issue
4
Start Page
694
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697
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JID: 0112040; ppublish
Place of Publication
India
ISSN/ISBN
1998-4774; 0019-509X
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PMID: 26960522
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eng
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10.4103/0019-509X.178384 [doi]
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26960522
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BACKGROUND: The use of tobacco has been on the rise globally including in India, posing a grave public health problem. Recently, tobacco use through hookah smoking has increased among young adults in India, Middle East, Southwest Asia, Africa, Europe and North America. Hookah prevalence of 0.4-15% has been reported in India. AIM: The aim of the study was to understand perception of hookah use among young adults in Mumbai. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 500 college students, with/without hookah habit, were given a self-administered questionnaire to indicate their perception of hookah use, using yes/no responses. The responses were analyzed in the users/non-users and considered significantly different at P
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Dani,K.K., Oswal,K., Maudgal,S., Saranath,D.
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Risk Factors Associated With Hookah Use 2015 Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO; rehgp@psychiatry.wustl.edu.; Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO;; Institute for Health Research and Policy, University of Ill
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Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco
Periodical, Abbrev.
Nicotine Tob.Res.
Pub Date Free Form
Dec
Volume
17
Issue
12
Start Page
1482
Other Pages
1490
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LR: 20151126; CI: (c) The Author 2015; GR: R01 DA032843/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 DA039455/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01-DA032843/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: U0-CA154254/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: U01 CA154254/CA/NCI NI
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1469-994X; 1462-2203
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PMID: 25646349
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eng
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10.1093/ntr/ntv029 [doi]
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BACKGROUND: Potential harms associated with hookah smoking are largely unrecognized and it is emerging as a trendy behavior. To help inform policy and preventive interventions, we used responses from a population survey of US adults to examine risk factors associated with hookah involvement. METHOD: An online survey of 17 522 US adults was conducted in 2013. The nationally representative sample was drawn from GfK Group's KnowledgePanel plus off-panel recruitment. Multinomial logistic regression was used to examine the relationships between tobacco use patterns across multiple products (cigarettes, cigars, and dissolvables), perceived harms towards regular pipe/hookah use, and demographic characteristics with hookah involvement (never used, ever used with/without reusing intent). RESULT: Nearly one in five (16%) of the respondents had smoked hookah at least once in their life ("ever users"). Ever users of hookah were at higher risk of having used cigarettes, cigars, and dissolvable tobacco products (all P
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. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco
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Cavazos-Rehg,P.A., Krauss,M.J., Kim,Y., Emery,S.L.
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20150202
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PMC4654758
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Arab-American Hookah Smokers: Initiation, and Pros and Cons of Hookah Use 2015 Center for Behavioral Epidemiology and Community Health (CBEACH), San Diego State University Research Foundation, San Diego, CA, USA. nadakassem@hotmail.com.; Center for Behavioral Epidemiology and Community Health (CBEACH), San Diego State University Res
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American Journal of Health Behavior
Periodical, Abbrev.
Am.J.Health Behav.
Pub Date Free Form
Sep
Volume
39
Issue
5
Start Page
680
Other Pages
697
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JID: 9602338; ppublish
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1945-7359; 1087-3244
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PMID: 26248178
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eng
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10.5993/AJHB.39.5.10 [doi]
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26248178
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OBJECTIVES: To examine initiation, pros and cons of hookah tobacco smoking among Arab Americans. METHODS: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, we recruited a community-based convenience sample of 458 adult Arab-American hookah smokers, mean age 28.4 years, who completed self-administered questionnaires. RESULTS: Irrespective of sex, most participants initiated hookah tobacco use by young adulthood in private homes or hookah lounges influenced by friends and family. Women initiated hookah use later than men. Ever dual smokers (hookah smokers who ever smoked a cigarette) initiated hookah use later than cigarettes; however, early hookah initiators
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Kassem,N.O., Kassem,N.O., Jackson,S.R., Daffa,R.M., Liles,S., Hovell,M.F.
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Hookah and Alcohol Use among Young Adult Hookah Smokers: A Mixed Methods Study 2015 Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Psychology, Center for the Study of Tobacco Products, Richmond, VA, USA. eksoule@vcu.edu.; University of Florida, Department of Behavioral Science and Community Health, Gainesville, FL, USA.; University of M
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Periodical, Full
American Journal of Health Behavior
Periodical, Abbrev.
Am.J.Health Behav.
Pub Date Free Form
Sep
Volume
39
Issue
5
Start Page
665
Other Pages
673
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LR: 20160801; GR: R03 CA165766/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R03CA165766-01A1/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; JID: 9602338; NIHMS730181; OID: NLM: NIHMS730181; OID: NLM: PMC4638216; ppublish
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1945-7359; 1087-3244
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PMID: 26248176
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eng
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10.5993/AJHB.39.5.8 [doi]
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26248176
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OBJECTIVES: Hookah tobacco smoking has grown steadily in popularity among young adults in the United States. Little attention has been given to the relationship between hookah smoking and another behavior that is common among young adults - alcohol use. The purpose of this study was to examine hookah and alcohol use among young adults. METHODS: Forty young adult hookah smokers (55% female) participated in focus group sessions on hookah use beliefs and a brief survey examining hookah and alcohol use including drinking alcohol before, during, or after smoking hookah. RESULTS: Quotes from the focus groups indicated that alcohol use may promote hookah use among individuals who have little or no hookah smoking experience. Alcohol use, binge drinking, and alcohol use before, during, and after hookah use were common among the participants regardless of legal drinking age status. Nearly half of the participants preferred to drink alcohol while smoking hookah due to the improved physical and social effects they associated with combining the 2 behaviors. CONCLUSIONS: For some young adult hookah smokers, alcohol appears to enhance the hookah smoking experience and may play a role in hookah smoking initiation. Future research and interventions should address the association between hookah and alcohol use.
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Soule,E.K., Barnett,T.E., Curbow,B.A., Moorhouse,M.D., Weiler,R.M.
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PMC4638216
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Comparison of Cotinine Salivary Levels in Hookah Smokers, Passive Smokers, and Non-Smokers 2015 Assistant Professor, Oral and Dental Disaese Research Center AND Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Zahedan University of Medical Sciencse, Zahedan, Iran.; Associate Professor, Oral and Dental Research Center AND Department of Oral Medicine
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Addiction & health
Periodical, Abbrev.
Addict.Health.
Pub Date Free Form
Summer-Autumn
Volume
7
Issue
4-Mar
Start Page
184
Other Pages
191
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LR: 20160219; JID: 101582275; OID: NLM: PMC4741239; OTO: NOTNLM; ppublish
Place of Publication
Iran
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2008-4633; 2008-4633
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PMID: 26885355
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eng
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26885355
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BACKGROUND: At present smoking is considered a great health-related problem. Smoking cigarettes and use of tobacco are on the rise in the Middle East countries; therefore, the number of people exposed to passive cigarette smoke is increasing, too. The aim of the present study was to determine and compare salivary cotinine levels in hookah smokers, individuals exposed to passive cigarette smoke and non-smoker (passive smokers). METHODS: In the present cross-sectional study, unstimulated salivary samples were collected from 150 subjects, including 50 hookah smokers, 50 passive smokers, and 50 non-smokers. Bioassay Technology Laboratory cotinine kit was used to determine salivary levels of cotinine using the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technique at a sensitivity rate of 0.019 pg/ml. Data were analyzed with SPSS software using t-test and Pearson's correlation coefficient. FINDINGS: The highest salivary cotinine levels were recorded in hookah users (20.24 +/- 5.62 ng/ml), followed by passive smokers (16.09 +/- 3.51 ng/ml), in descending order. No detectable cotinine levels were observed in non-smokers. Pearson's correlation coefficient showed a strong and positive correlation between use of hookah and salivary cotinine levels (r = 0.932, P = 0.001). CONCLUSION: Based on the results of the present study, salivary cotinine levels were higher in hookah smokers compared with passive smokers and non-smokers, in descending order.
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Nosratzehi,T., Arbabi-Kalati,F., Alijani,E., Tajdari,H.
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PMC4741239
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Epidemiology, attitudes and perceptions toward cigarettes and hookah smoking amongst adults in Jordan 2015 Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Mutah University, Mutah, 61710, Karak, Jordan. mabuhelalah@yahoo.co.uk.; Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.; Faculty o
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Environmental health and preventive medicine
Periodical, Abbrev.
Environ.Health.Prev.Med.
Pub Date Free Form
Nov
Volume
20
Issue
6
Start Page
422
Other Pages
433
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LR: 20151105; JID: 9609642; OID: NLM: PMC4626463 [Available on 11/01/16]; OTO: NOTNLM; PMCR: 2016/11/01 00:00; 2015/06/29 [received]; 2015/07/06 [accepted]; 2015/07/21 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
Japan
ISSN/ISBN
1347-4715; 1342-078X
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PMID: 26194452
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eng
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10.1007/s12199-015-0483-1 [doi]
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26194452
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OBJECTIVES: The aims of this study are to assess cigarette and hookah smoking rates amongst adult population in Jordan and to determine predictors of smoking status. Selected beliefs, perceptions and attitudes toward cigarettes and hookah smoking were also assessed. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted in five regional governorates of Jordan through face-to-face interviews on a random sample of adult population aged 18-79 years. Data was collected using a piloted questionnaire based on the Global Adult Tobacco Questionnaire. RESULTS: The overall prevalence of cigarette smoking in our sample (869) was 59.1 % amongst males and 23.3 % amongst females, while the overall prevalence of hookah smoking was 18.9 % amongst males and 23.1 % amongst females. Leisure and imitation were the most commonly reported reasons for smoking. Regardless of smoking status, people were aware of health risks associated smoking and also had negative perceptions toward smoking. CONCLUSIONS: Smoking rates for both genders have reached alarmingly high rates in Jordan. There is an urgent need for a comprehensive national programme to target the country's growing burden of smoking. Suggestions on leisure time activities should be included in such programmes.
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Abu-Helalah,M.A., Alshraideh,H.A., Al-Serhan,A.A., Nesheiwat,A.I., Da'na,M., Al-Nawafleh,A.
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Date of Electronic
20150721
PMCID
PMC4626463
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Effect of low-intensity continuous training on lung function and cardiorespiratory fitness in both cigarette and hookah smokers 2015 Laboratory of Pharmacology, Sfax Medicine Faculty SMF, University of Sfax, Tunisia; Bizerte Sciences Faculty, Department of Biology, University of Carthage. Tunisia; Research Unit (EM2S), Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, Universit
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Periodical, Full
African health sciences
Periodical, Abbrev.
Afr.Health.Sci.
Pub Date Free Form
Dec
Volume
15
Issue
4
Start Page
1170
Other Pages
1181
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LR: 20160311; JID: 101149451; OID: NLM: PMC4765424; OTO: NOTNLM; ppublish
Place of Publication
Uganda
ISSN/ISBN
1729-0503; 1680-6905
Accession Number
PMID: 26958018
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eng
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Journal Article; IM
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10.4314/ahs.v15i4.16 [doi]
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26958018
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BACKGROUND: The decline in cardiorespiratory fitness and lung function was higher in smokers. Training method could mitigate some of the negative consequences of smoking among smokers unable or unwilling to quit. OBJECTIVE: To examine the effects of continuous training on lungs functional capability and cardiorespiratory fitness in smokers. METHODS: Fifteen cigarette smokers, 14 hookah smokers, and 14 nonsmokers were assigned to low-intensity continuous training (20-30 minutes of running at 40% of maximum oxygen uptake (O2max)). Lung function and cardiorespiratory fitness parameters were determined using respectively spirometer and treadmill maximal exercise test. RESULTS: Continuous training improved forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) and forced expiratory flow at 50% of FVC (FEF50 %) in all participants, smokers and nonsmokers (p
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Koubaa,A., Triki,M., Trabelsi,H., Masmoudi,L., Zeghal,K.N., Sahnoun,Z., Hakim,A.
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PMC4765424
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Hookah-Related Twitter Chatter: A Content Analysis 2015 Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid Ave, Box 8134, St. Louis, MO 63110. Email: kraussm@psychiatry.wustl.edu.; Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis.; Seattle Children
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Preventing chronic disease
Periodical, Abbrev.
Prev.Chronic Dis.
Pub Date Free Form
30-Jul
Volume
12
Issue
Start Page
E121
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LR: 20151202; GR: K02 DA021237/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 DA031288/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 DA032843/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 DA039455/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; JID: 101205018; OID: NLM: PMC4523113; epublish
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United States
ISSN/ISBN
1545-1151
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PMID: 26226068
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eng
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10.5888/pcd12.150140 [doi]
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26226068
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INTRODUCTION: Hookah smoking is becoming increasingly popular among young adults and is often perceived as less harmful than cigarette use. Prior studies show that it is common for youth and young adults to network about substance use behaviors on social media. Social media messages about hookah could influence its use among young people. We explored normalization or discouragement of hookah smoking, and other common messages about hookah on Twitter. METHODS: From the full stream of tweets posted on Twitter from April 12, 2014, to May 10, 2014 (approximately 14.5 billion tweets), all tweets containing the terms hookah, hooka, shisha, or sheesha were collected (n = 358,523). The hookah tweets from Twitter users (tweeters) with high influence and followers were identified (n = 39,824) and a random sample of 5,000 tweets was taken (13% of tweets with high influence and followers). The sample of tweets was qualitatively coded for normalization (ie, makes hookah smoking seem common and normal or portrays positive experiences with smoking hookah) or discouragement of hookah smoking, and other common themes using crowdsourcing. RESULTS: Approximately 87% of the sample of tweets normalized hookah use, and 7% were against hookah or discouraged its use. Nearly half (46%) of tweets that normalized hookah indicated that the tweeter was smoking hookah or wanted to smoke hookah, and 19% were advertisements/promotions for hookah bars or products. CONCLUSION: Educational campaigns about health harms from hookah use and policy changes regarding smoke-free air laws and tobacco advertising on the Internet may be useful to help offset the influence of pro-hookah messages seen on social media.
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Krauss,M.J., Sowles,S.J., Moreno,M., Zewdie,K., Grucza,R.A., Bierut,L.J., Cavazos-Rehg,P.A.
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20150730
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PMC4523113
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Hookah smoking in high school students and its determinants in Iran: a longitudinal study 2015 Clinical Psychiatry Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.; Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran poorasl@Yahoo.com.; Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.; Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Ir
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American journal of men's health
Periodical, Abbrev.
Am.J.Mens.Health.
Pub Date Free Form
May
Volume
9
Issue
3
Start Page
186
Other Pages
192
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CI: (c) The Author(s) 2014; JID: 101287723; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/05/22 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1557-9891; 1557-9883
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PMID: 24855098
Language
eng
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DOI
10.1177/1557988314535236 [doi]
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24855098
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Hookah smoking has increased worldwide, especially among youth, and has been identified as an emerging threat to public health. The aim of the present study was to estimate the prevalence and transition rates in hookah smoking statuses and predictors of transitions among a representative sample of Iranian high school students. In this longitudinal study, a representative sample (n = 5197) of students in the northwest of Iran was assessed thrice with a 6-month interval in 2010 and 2011. A self-administered questionnaire was used to measure hookah smoking, demographic characteristics, and personal and environmental factors. In total, the prevalence of hookah use (at least once a month) in this study was 6.0% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 5.1, 6.9). Results indicated that 44.9% (95% CI = 43.0, 46.7) of the students in the sample at least tried hookah smoking. During 1 year, 18.5% and 1.5% of students who have never used hookah before had transitioned to experimenter and regular hookah smoking, respectively, and notably, 7.8% of experimenters had transitioned to regular hookah smoking. Adjusted for other factors, being male, regular cigarette smoking, and positive attitude toward smoking were factors associated with students' transition to hookah smoking status. The incidence rate of hookah smoking in adolescents is notable. The findings identified the co-occurrence of risky behaviors that support programs aimed at reducing or preventing high-risk behaviors simultaneously.
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Fakhari,A., Mohammadpoorasl,A., Nedjat,S., Sharif Hosseini,M., Fotouhi,A.
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20140522
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