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| Knowledge, attitudes and practice of university students regarding waterpipe smoking in Pakistan | 2008 | Section of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan. alijawaid84@gmail.com | Read more... |
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The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
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Int.J.Tuberc.Lung Dis.
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Sep
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12
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9
Start Page
1077
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1084
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LR: 20151119; JID: 9706389; 059QF0KO0R (Water); ppublish
Place of Publication
France
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1027-3719; 1027-3719
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PMID: 18713508
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OBJECTIVES: To study the awareness, perceptions and practice of university students in Karachi, Pakistan, with regard to shisha (waterpipe) smoking. DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey conducted among students at four different universities of Karachi, selected through random cluster sampling. RESULTS: A total of 450 participants, 59.6% males (n=268) and 40.4% females (n=182), were included in the study. About half of the participants reported having ever smoked shisha (n=241, 53.6%). On examining factors associated with starting shisha smoking, curiosity was found to be the most common reason (n=148, 61.4%), followed by pleasure-seeking (n=113, 46.9%), peer pressure (n=55, 22.8%), boredom (n=43, 17.8%) and stress (n=26, 10.8%). Of 241 participants who had ever smoked waterpipes, the majority (n=149, 61.8%) were current smokers. A vast majority of participants (n=269, 60%) considered waterpipe smoking to be less unhealthy than cigarette smoking. Boredom in youth, use of waterpipe in leisure activities and peer pressure were identified as the most common reasons for the escalating popularity of waterpipe smoking in Pakistan. CONCLUSIONS: Waterpipe smoking is very popular among Pakistani university students, and knowledge among university students about the dangers of waterpipe smoking is alarmingly low.
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Adult, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Humans, Logistic Models, Male, Pakistan/epidemiology, Prevalence, Risk Factors, Smoking/epidemiology, Students/statistics & numerical data, Surveys and Questionnaires, Universities, Water
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Jawaid,A., Zafar,A. M., Rehman,T. U., Nazir,M. R., Ghafoor,Z. A., Afzal,O., Khan,J. A.
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| Knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions towards waterpipe tobacco smoking amongst college or university students: a systematic review | 2019 | Read more... | |
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BMC public health
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BMC Public Health
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19
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1
Start Page
439
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Arshad, Adam, Matharoo, Jaideep, Arshad, Ebrahim, Sadhra, Simardeep Singh, Norton-Wangford, Rosemary, Jawad, Mohammed
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| Legislation enforcement of the waterpipe tobacco industry: a qualitative analysis of the London experience | 2014 | Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London W6 8RP, UK mohammed.jawad06@imperial.ac.uk. | Read more... |
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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
Jul
Volume
16
Issue
7
Start Page
1000
Other Pages
1008
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CI: (c) The Author 2014; JID: 9815751; 2014/03/18 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1469-994X; 1462-2203
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PMID: 24642591
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eng
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10.1093/ntr/ntu022 [doi]
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24642591
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INTRODUCTION: Waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) is prevalent worldwide and is legislatively enforceable under many countries' existing tobacco laws. Globally, however, the waterpipe tobacco industry anecdotally appears poorly controlled. This study aimed to gather intelligence from local government (known as local authority [LA]) staff in London, United Kingdom, about their WTS enforcement experiences. METHODS: In-depth telephone interviews were conducted among 26 LA staff from 14 London boroughs, exploring industry characteristics and tobacco legislation compliance. Recurrent themes were analyzed and derived deductively. RESULTS: Approximately 400 waterpipe premises operate across London, benefiting from high profit margins. LA staff are resource strained, limiting their surveillance of waterpipe premises, some of which are associated with an underground culture. Noise and nuisance are key features of waterpipe premises. Most waterpipe premises were generally noncompliant with most aspects of existing tobacco legislation, mainly due to disproportionately low fines and unclear legislation enforcement guidance. Successful methods for enforcing legislation included a synchronized, multiagency approach; however, this was inconsistently implemented across boroughs. Many LA staff believe licensing waterpipe premises will improve surveillance and control the industry's proliferation. CONCLUSIONS: The waterpipe tobacco industry is unregulated and places a significant burden on many LAs in London, mainly due to lack of resources. These problems may also occur in other large cities worldwide. Existing tobacco legislation should be amended to accommodate WTS, including consideration of licensing the industry. More research is needed to gain a full understanding of the waterpipe tobacco industry and its impact on other global cities.
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. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco
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20140318
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| Lifetime and current waterpipe use among adolescents in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran | 2013 | Read more... | |
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Eastern Mediterranean health journal = La revue de sante de la Mediterranee orientale = al-Majallah al-sihhiyah li-sharq al-mutawassit
Periodical, Abbrev.
East.Mediterr.Health J.
Pub Date Free Form
Dec
Volume
19
Issue
12
Start Page
1003
Other Pages
1013
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LR: 20151119; JID: 9608387; ppublish
Place of Publication
Egypt
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1020-3397; 1020-3397
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PMID: 24684098
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eng
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Waterpipe use among Iranian adolescents has become a matter for concern. A descriptive, cross-sectional community-based survey was performed in 2010 to determine the prevalence of waterpipe use and associated factors among Iranian adolescents in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran. After multi-stage, random cluster sampling 1201 adolescents aged 15-18 years old responded to a questionnaire based on the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance. The prevalence of current waterpipe smoking (at least once in the previous 30 days) was 28.0%, significantly higher among males (34.8%) than females (21.4%). A total of 45.1% of adolescents reported lifetime use (ever use) of waterpipes and 34.2% had ever shared a waterpipe. In multivariate logistic regression analysis the significant correlates of current waterpipe use for both males and females were having smokers among friends and family members, while for males, older age and educational failure were also risk factors.
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Baheiraei,A., Hamzehgardeshi,Z., Mohammadi,M.R., Nedjat,S., Mohammadi,E.
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| Lifetime cumulative exposure to waterpipe smoking is associated with coronary artery disease | 2014 | Department of Epidemiology & Population Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.; Department of Epidemiology & Population Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon; Center | Read more... |
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Atherosclerosis
Periodical, Abbrev.
Atherosclerosis
Pub Date Free Form
Jun
Volume
234
Issue
2
Start Page
454
Other Pages
460
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CI: Copyright (c) 2014; JID: 0242543; OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/11/22 [received]; 2014/03/20 [revised]; 2014/03/31 [accepted]; 2014/04/15 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
Ireland
ISSN/ISBN
1879-1484; 0021-9150
Accession Number
PMID: 24814409
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
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10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2014.03.036 [doi]
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24814409
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OBJECTIVE: Globally, waterpipe (WP) smoking is becoming a more prevalent form of tobacco consumption. Whilst research so far has demonstrated a significant link between WP use and a number of health outcomes, little is known of its association with heart disease. We examine in this study the association of WP smoking with angiographically confirmed coronary artery disease (CAD). METHODS: A total of 1210 patients, aged 40 years and over and free from smoking-associated illnesses or history of cardiovascular procedures, admitted for coronary angiography at four major hospitals in Lebanon, were included. The extent of CAD was summarized in two ways, firstly as diseased (>/= 50% and >/= 70% occlusion in at least one main coronary artery) versus non-diseased (entirely normal coronaries), and secondly, as CAD cumulative score based on Duke CAD Prognostic Index. A score of WP-years, capturing intensity and lifetime duration of exposure, was estimated for each individual. RESULTS: Lifetime exposure exceeding 40 WP-years was associated with a threefold significant increase in the odds of having severe stenosis (>/= 70%) compared to non-smokers (OR = 2.94, 95% CI 1.04-8.33) as well as with the CAD Index (beta = 7.835, p-value = 0.027), net of the effect of socio-demographic characteristics, health behaviors and co-morbidity. A dose-response relationship between WP-years and percent stenosis was also established. WP smoking status (never, past and current) did not associate with CAD. CONCLUSIONS: Cumulative exposure to WP smoking is significantly associated with severe CAD. There is a need to monitor WP use among cardiac patients and include this information in their medical charts in the same manner cigarettes smoking is documented. This is likely to increase awareness of the hazards of WP smoking and prompt physicians to target WP tobacco control by providing advice to their patients on WP smoking cessation.
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Elsevier Ireland Ltd
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Sibai,A.M., Tohme,R.A., Almedawar,M.M., Itani,T., Yassine,S.I., Nohra,E.A., Isma'eel,H.A.
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| Lower prevalence of cigarette and waterpipe smoking, but a higher risk of waterpipe dependence in Lebanese adult women than in men | 2012 | Faculty of Public Health & Pharmacy, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon. pascalesalameh1@hotmail.com | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Women & health
Periodical, Abbrev.
Women Health
Pub Date Free Form
Volume
52
Issue
2
Start Page
135
Other Pages
150
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LR: 20151119; JID: 7608076; 059QF0KO0R (Water); 7U1EE4V452 (Carbon Monoxide); ppublish
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1541-0331; 0363-0242
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PMID: 22458290
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eng
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Evaluation Studies; Journal Article; IM
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10.1080/03630242.2012.656885 [doi]
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The objective of this study was to evaluate whether nicotine dependence was higher in Lebanese women smokers compared with men smokers. Data were taken from a national cross-sectional study. Lebanese residents aged >/= 40 years were enrolled between October 2009 and September 2010. After informed consent, participants answered a standardized questionnaire about smoking behaviors and dependence (measured by the Fagerstrom-Test-Nicotine-Dependence for cigarettes and the Lebanon-Waterpipe-Dependence-Scale 11 for waterpipes): 1,066 males and 1,134 females were interviewed. 58.7% versus 42.9% of them, respectively, ever smoked cigarettes, while 6.9% versus 6.7% ever smoked a waterpipe (p
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Salameh,P., Khayat,G., Waked,M.
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| Mainstream smoke of the waterpipe: does this environmental matrix reveal as significant source of toxic compounds? | 2011 | German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), Department of Product Safety, Thielallee 88-92, 14195 Berlin, Germany. Jens.Schubert@bfr.bund.de | Read more... |
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Toxicology letters
Periodical, Abbrev.
Toxicol.Lett.
Pub Date Free Form
10-Sep
Volume
205
Issue
3
Start Page
279
Other Pages
284
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LR: 20151119; CI: Copyright (c) 2011; JID: 7709027; 0 (4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butan-1-ol); 0 (Carcinogens); 0 (Hygroscopic Agents); 0 (Nitrosamines); 0 (Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic); 0 (Pyridines); 0 (Smoke); 059QF0KO0R (Water); 3417W
Place of Publication
Netherlands
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1879-3169; 0378-4274
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PMID: 21712083
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eng
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Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
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10.1016/j.toxlet.2011.06.017 [doi]
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In recent years the number of waterpipe smokers has increased substantially worldwide. Here we report on the concentrations of tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in waterpipe smoke and the analysis of selected biomarkers indicative for the body burden in waterpipe users. We further identify high amounts of unburned humectants (glycerol and propylene glycol) in the waterpipe smoke as main part of the so-called "tar" fraction. These results give cause for serious concern. For standardization we applied a machine smoking protocol. Smoke was collected on glass fiber filters and analyzed for nicotine, water, humectants, TSNAs, and PAHs. In addition, we determined carbon monoxide and found high amounts in the smoke being causative for high levels of carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) in the blood of smokers. In comparison to the reference cigarette 3R4F, the nicotine contents were 10-times higher, but TSNA levels were found lower in waterpipe smoke. This finding explained the low levels of 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanol detected in the urine of waterpipe smokers. Finally, the levels of benzo[a]pyrene were three times higher in waterpipe smoke compared to the reference cigarette. Altogether, the data presented in this study point to the health hazards associated with the consumption of waterpipes.
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Elsevier Ireland Ltd
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Schubert,J., Hahn,J., Dettbarn,G., Seidel,A., Luch,A., Schulz,T.G.
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20110625
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| Maternal waterpipe smoke exposure and the risk of asthma and allergic diseases in childhood: A post hoc analysis | 2015 | Balamand University, Beirut, Lebanon (Pulmonology Department).; Lebanese University, Hadath, Lebanon (Faculty of Pharmacy). pascalesalameh1@hotmail.com. | Read more... |
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International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health
Periodical, Abbrev.
Int.J.Occup.Med.Environ.Health
Pub Date Free Form
Volume
28
Issue
1
Start Page
147
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156
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CI: This work is available in Open Access model and licensed under a CC BY-NC 3.0 PL license.; JID: 9437093; OTO: NOTNLM; ppublish
Place of Publication
Poland
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1896-494X; 1232-1087
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PMID: 26159955
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eng
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10.13075/ijomeh.1896.00316 [doi]
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INTRODUCTION: This analysis was conducted with the objective of evaluating association between waterpipe passive smoking exposure and asthma, and allergies among Lebanese children. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Data were taken from a crosssectional study on children from public and private schools. A sample of 22 schools participated in the study, where standardized written core questionnaires were distributed. From 5 to 12-year-old students filled in the questionnaires at home, while 13-14-year-old students filled it in in the class. In total, 5522 children were evaluated for the prevalence of asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic eczema, and their associated factors, including waterpipe exposure due to parents' smoking. RESULTS: The descriptive results of parental smoking were, as follows: among mothers: 1609 (29%) mothers smoked cigarettes, 385 (7%) smoked waterpipe and 98 (1.8%) smoked both; among fathers: 2449 (44.2%) smoked cigarettes, 573 (10.3%) smoked waterpipe and 197 (3.5%) smoked both. Maternal waterpipe smoking was significantly and moderately associated with allergic diseases (p
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Waked,M., Salameh,P.
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| Measurement of 16 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in narghile waterpipe tobacco smoke | 2008 | Read more... | |
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Food Chem Toxicol
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Food Chem.Toxicol.
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Volume
46
Issue
5
Start Page
1582
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90
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An analytical method for the determination of 16 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the mainstream of narghile smoke is presented. The smoke was generated using a digital waterpipe smoking machine connected to the mouthpiece of a narghile that was loaded with 10 g of a popular flavored tobacco and kept alight with quick-light charcoal briquettes that are commonly used for this purpose. A standard smoking regimen consisting of 171 puffs of 530 ml volume and 2.6s duration spaced 17s apart was used, and the smoke condensates were collected on glass fiber filters. PAHs were extracted with toluene assisted by sonication. For purification, the extract was passed through a silica cartridge and eluted with hexane. The eluent was preconcentrated, reconstituted in acetonitrile, and analyzed using a GC-MS-SICP method. The method showed good selectivity, repeatability, accuracy and sensitivity. The limit of detection ranged from 15 to 96 ng for benzoa]pyrene and indeno1,2,3-cd]pyrene, respectively. It was found that a single narghile smoking session delivers approximately 50 times the quantities of carcinogenic 4- and 5-membered ring PAHs as a single 1R4F cigarette smoked using the FTC protocol. The pattern of PAH concentrations suggested that formation pathways differ from those of the cigarette, possibly reflecting the differing combustion conditions of the two smoking devices.
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Plastics/chemistry, Polycyclic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic/analysis, Smoke/analysis, Tobacco/chemistry, Calibration, Carcinogens/analysis, Chromatography, Gas, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, Indicators and Reagents, Reference Standards, Reproducibility of Results
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fct.2007.12.028
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MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/
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Sepetdjian,Elizabeth, Shihadeh,Alan, Saliba,Najat A.
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| Mixed methods pilot study of sharing behaviors among waterpipe smokers of rural Lao PDR: implications for infectious disease transmission | 2013 | Read more... | |
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Int J Environ Res Public Health
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Pub Date Free Form
Volume
10
Issue
6
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2120
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32
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To date, the sharing behaviors associated with the homemade tobacco waterpipe used in rural areas of the Western Pacific Region have not been studied. Evidence from studies of manufactured waterpipes raises the possibility of infectious disease transmission due to waterpipe sharing. The objective of our pilot study in rural Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) was to identify and measure the prevalence of waterpipe sharing behaviors. We first conducted ethnographic studies to investigate waterpipe-smoking behaviors. These findings were then used to develop an interviewer-administered household survey that was used in a sampling of waterpipe smokers from three villages of the Luang Namtha province of Lao PDR (n = 43). Sampled waterpipe smokers were predominantly male (90.7%), older (mean age 49, SD 13.79), married (95.4%), farmers (78.6%), and had completed no primary education. Pipes were primarily made from bamboo (92.9%). Almost all (97.6%) smokers were willing to share their pipe with others. At the last time they smoked, smokers shared a pipe with at least one other person (1.2 ± 0.5 persons). During the past week, they had shared a pipe with five other persons (5.2 ± 3.8 persons). The high prevalence of sharing behaviors among waterpipe smokers in rural Southeast Asia raises the possibility that this behavior provides important and unmeasured social network pathways for the transmission of infectious agents.
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Martin,Robyn, Safaee,Sahar D., Somsamouth,Khamphithoune, Mounivong,Boualoy, Sinclair,Ryan, Bansal,Shweta, Singh,Pramil N.
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