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Indoor air quality in Virginia waterpipe cafes	2013	Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia 23298, USA.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco control Periodical, Abbrev. Tob.Control Pub Date Free Form Sep Volume 22 Issue 5 Start Page 338 Other Pages 343 Notes LR: 20150225; GR: F31DA028102/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01CA120142/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01DA024876/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01DA025659/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R25 CA090314/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: T32 Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1468-3318; 0964-4563 Accession Number PMID: 22447194 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2011-050350 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22447194 Abstract INTRODUCTION: A revised indoor air quality law has been implemented in Virginia to protect the public from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke exposure. This legislation contains exemptions that include allowances for smoking in a room that is structurally separated and separately ventilated. The objective of the current study was to examine the impact of this law on air quality in waterpipe cafes, as well as to compare the air quality in these cafes to restaurants that allow cigarette smoking and those where no smoking is permitted. METHODS: Indoor air quality in 28 venues (17 waterpipe cafes, five cigarette smoking-permitted restaurants and six smoke-free restaurants (five with valid data)) in Virginia was assessed during 4 March to 27 May 2011. Real-time measurements of particulate matter (PM) with 2.5 mum aerodynamic diameter or smaller (PM2.5) were obtained and occupant behaviour/venue characteristics were assessed. RESULTS: The highest mean PM2.5 concentration was observed for waterpipe cafe smoking rooms (374 mug/m(3), n=17) followed by waterpipe cafe non-smoking rooms (123 mug/m(3), n=11), cigarette smoking-permitted restaurant smoking rooms (119 mug/m(3), n=5), cigarette smoking-permitted restaurant non-smoking rooms (26 mug/m(3), n=5) and smoke-free restaurants (9 mug/m(3), n=5). Smoking density was positively correlated with PM2.5 across smoking rooms and the smoke-free restaurants. In addition, PM2.5 was positively correlated between smoking and non-smoking rooms of venues. CONCLUSIONS: The PM2.5 concentrations observed among the waterpipe cafes sampled here indicated air quality in the waterpipe cafe smoking rooms was worse than restaurant rooms in which cigarette smoking was permitted, and state-required non-smoking rooms in waterpipe cafes may expose patrons and employees to PM2.5 concentrations above national and international air quality standards. Reducing the health risks of secondhand smoke may require smoke-free establishments in which tobacco smoking sources such as water pipes are, like cigarettes, prohibited. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Cobb,C.O., Vansickel,A.R., Blank,M.D., Jentink,K., Travers,M.J., Eissenberg,T. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20120324 PMCID PMC3889072 Editors
CO exposure and puff topography are associated with Lebanese waterpipe dependence scale score	2013	Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan;	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Periodical, Abbrev. Nicotine Tob.Res. Pub Date Free Form Oct Volume 15 Issue 10 Start Page 1782 Other Pages 1786 Notes LR: 20150427; GR: R01 DA025659/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01CA120142/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01DA025659/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R03TW008371./TW/FIC NIH HHS/United States; JID: 9815751; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); 7U1EE4V452 Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1469-994X; 1462-2203 Accession Number PMID: 23616231 Language eng SubFile Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; IM DOI 10.1093/ntr/ntt049 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23616231 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Waterpipe tobacco smoking involves self-administration of the dependence-producing drug nicotine. Few studies have examined if dependence in waterpipe smokers influences toxicant exposure and smoking behavior. METHOD: Current waterpipe tobacco smokers were categorized based on Lebanese Waterpipe Dependence Scale-11 (LWDS-11) score (LWDS-11: LOW 13; N = 59). Participants abstained from smoking for 12 hr and then completed a single 30-min waterpipe tobacco smoking episode. Expired-air carbon monoxide (CO) was measured before and 5 min after smoking and puff topography was measured during smoking. RESULTS: Total mean smoking time was 30.9 min (SD = 3.5) and did not differ significantly by LWDS-11 score. CO boost was greater for participants in the HIGH versus LOW groups (62.3 vs. 43.6 ppm, p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Alzoubi,K.H., Khabour,O.F., Azab,M., Shqair,D.M., Shihadeh,A., Primack,B., Eissenberg,T. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130424 PMCID PMC3842104 Editors
The waterpipe: an emerging global risk for cancer	2013		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Cancer epidemiology Periodical, Abbrev. Cancer.Epidemiol. Pub Date Free Form Feb Volume 37 Issue 1 Start Page 1 Other Pages 4 Notes LR: 20150219; CI: Copyright (c) 2012; GR: R01 DA024876/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 DA035160/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 DA035160/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; JID: 101508793; NIHMS615571; OID: NLM: NIHMS615571; OID: NLM: PMC4143981; Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1877-783X; 1877-7821 Accession Number PMID: 23196170 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Review; IM DOI 10.1016/j.canep.2012.10.013 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23196170 Abstract Tobacco smoking continues to be the leading preventable cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Each year more than 5 million smokers die prematurely because of their habit wreaking havoc on the welfare of families and communities worldwide. While cigarettes remain the main tobacco killer worldwide, for many youth tobacco use and addiction is maintained by means other than cigarettes. In particular, over the past decade, waterpipe smoking (a.k.a. hookah, shisha, narghile) has become increasingly popular among youth in the Middle East, and is rapidly spreading globally. Available evidence suggests that waterpipe smoking is associated with many of the known risks of tobacco smoking, particularly cancer. Despite these worrisome signs, policies and interventions to address this emerging public health problem have been lagging behind. In this short review I discuss briefly the evidence generated mostly in the past decade about the global spread of waterpipe smoking and its cancer risk potential. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher . Published by Elsevier Ltd Data Source Authors Maziak,W. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20121126 PMCID PMC4143981 Editors
A descriptive study of waterpipe smoking among college students	2013	Health Promotion/Risk Reduction Interventions with Vulnerable Populations, School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-5482, USA. dnoonan@umich.edu	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners Periodical, Abbrev. J.Am.Assoc.Nurse.Pract. Pub Date Free Form Jan Volume 25 Issue 1 Start Page 11 Other Pages 15 Notes LR: 20151119; CI: (c)2012 The Author(s) Journal compilation (c)2012; GR: 5T32NR007073-18/NR/NINR NIH HHS/United States; GR: T32 NR007073/NR/NINR NIH HHS/United States; GR: T32 NR007073-19/NR/NINR NIH HHS/United States; JID: 101600770; NIHMS364060; OID: NL Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 2327-6924; 2327-6886 Accession Number PMID: 23279274 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; N DOI 10.1111/j.1745-7599.2012.00781.x [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23279274 Abstract PURPOSE: The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to examine waterpipe smoking and beliefs about waterpipe smoking in a sample of college students from a public university in Virginia. DATA SOURCES: A web-based survey was sent to 1000 undergraduate students recruiting them to participate in the study. Measures from the investigator-developed Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) Waterpipe Questionnaire were used to capture belief-based components of the TRA related to waterpipe use. Descriptive statistics were used to examine the prevalence of waterpipe smoking and beliefs associated with waterpipe smoking. CONCLUSIONS: Of the sample (n = 223), 71% of males and 52% of females reporting ever smoking tobacco using a waterpipe and 22% of males and 5% of females reporting current waterpipe smoking. Of the sample, 28% of males and 10% of females were current cigarette smokers and 25% of males and 10% of females were current marijuana users. Common beliefs associated with waterpipe smoking are also presented. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Nurse practitioners working with college students need to be aware of the multiple forms of tobacco that students may engage in. They also should be aware of the common beliefs about waterpipe smoking. This information is useful when targeting and counseling patients about alternative tobacco products like waterpipe smoking. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher American Association of Nurse Practitioners Data Source Authors Noonan,D. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20120924 PMCID PMC3539218 Editors
Waterpipe smoking among middle and high school Jordanian students: patterns and predictors	2013	Department of Community and Mental Health, Faculty of Nursing, Hashemite University, Zarqa, P.O. Box 150459, 13115, Jordan. sukaina-alzyoud@hu.edu.jo.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International journal of environmental research and public health Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Environ.Res.Public.Health. Pub Date Free Form 12-Dec Volume 10 Issue 12 Start Page 7068 Other Pages 7082 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 101238455; OID: NLM: PMC3881154; 2013/10/21 [received]; 2013/11/27 [revised]; 2013/11/28 [accepted]; epublish Place of Publication Switzerland ISSN/ISBN 1660-4601; 1660-4601 Accession Number PMID: 24351734 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.3390/ijerph10127068 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24351734 Abstract Despite the increase in attention to waterpipe tobacco smoking, the patterns and predictors of this method of tobacco use among Jordanian youth are not well known. The current study was conducted to assess the patterns and the predictors of waterpipe tobacco smoking among school aged students in one of Jordan's Central Governorates. A cross-sectional survey was conducted to investigate the patterns and predictors of waterpipe tobacco smoking among youth (grades 6, 8, 10 and 12). Using a multistage random sampling more than 1,000 students was selected. Data were collected using the Arabic Youth Tobacco Use Composite Measure (YTUCM). Waterpipe smoking was assessed for "past 12 months", "past month" and "past week". Students' ages ranged from 11 to 18 years, (mean age +/- 14.7; SD +/- 1.9 years). The percentage of girls who smoked waterpipe was greater for all frequencies of use than it was for boys. Age, gender, and belief that smoking makes more friends were predictors of smoking among study participants. This is the first known study to examine waterpipe smoking among youth aged 11 and 12. Our findings illustrate the need for public health campaigns to reach and educate youth, their families, teachers and school systems regarding the growing recognized health risks of waterpipe smoking. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Alzyoud,S., Weglicki,L.S., Kheirallah,K.A., Haddad,L., Alhawamdeh,K.A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20131212 PMCID PMC3881154 Editors
Phenolic compounds in particles of mainstream waterpipe smoke	2013	Chemistry Department, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Periodical, Abbrev. Nicotine Tob.Res. Pub Date Free Form Jun Volume 15 Issue 6 Start Page 1107 Other Pages 1112 Notes LR: 20150219; GR: R01 DA025659/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01CA120142/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01DA025659/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; JID: 9815751; 0 (Phenols); 0 (Smoke); OID: NLM: PMC3716329; 2012/11/22 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1469-994X; 1462-2203 Accession Number PMID: 23178319 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; IM DOI 10.1093/ntr/nts255 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23178319 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Waterpipe tobacco smoking has in recent years become a popular international phenomenon, particularly among youth. While it has been shown to deliver significant quantities of several carcinogenic and toxic substances, phenols, an important class of chemical compounds thought to promote DNA mutation and cardiovascular diseases, however, has not been studied. Due to the relatively low temperature characteristic of waterpipe tobacco during smoking (i.e., Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Sepetdjian,E., Abdul Halim,R., Salman,R., Jaroudi,E., Shihadeh,A., Saliba,N.A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20121122 PMCID PMC3716329 Editors
Exposure of pregnant women to waterpipe and cigarette smoke	2013	Department of Community Medicine and Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan. a zab_mohammed@hu.edu.jo	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Periodical, Abbrev. Nicotine Tob.Res. Pub Date Free Form Jan Volume 15 Issue 1 Start Page 231 Other Pages 237 Notes LR: 20150225; GR: R01-CA120142/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R03-TW008371/TW/FIC NIH HHS/United States; JID: 9815751; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); OID: NLM: PMC3524068; 2012/05/09 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1469-994X; 1462-2203 Accession Number PMID: 22573726 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1093/ntr/nts119 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22573726 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Throughout the Eastern Mediterranean region, tobacco is used primarily in 2 forms: cigarette smoking and waterpipe smoking. Despite the fact that tobacco use is considered as a global public health threat, waterpipe smoking is reported to be growing in popularity, particularly among women. The objectives of this study are to determine the prevalence and patterns of cigarette, waterpipe, and passive smoking among pregnant women in Jordan, and to assess their perception of harmful effects of cigarette and waterpipe smoking. METHODS: A total of 500 pregnant women were randomly recruited from maternity clinics in North and Middle of Jordan and surveyed regarding exposure to waterpipe tobacco and cigarette smoking. RESULTS: The results showed that 7.9% of women were current cigarette smokers and 8.7% were current waterpipe smokers. About 82.4% of all women reported that they are exposed to cigarette smoke and 32.8% reported that they are exposed to waterpipe smoke. The most common place where women are exposed to cigarette and waterpipe smoke was their house (50.4% and 48.7%, respectively) followed by public places (31.4% and 21.4%, respectively). In addition, the husband was the main source for exposure to cigarette and waterpipe smoke (48.5% and 42.7%, respectively). Approximately, 74% of women believed that cigarette smoking is addictive, whereas only 55.1% reported that waterpipe smoking leads to addiction. CONCLUSIONS: Exposure of pregnant women to tobacco smoke is a public health problem in Jordan that requires immediate action. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Azab,M., Khabour,O.F., Alzoubi,K.H., Anabtawi,M.M., Quttina,M., Khader,Y., Eissenberg,T. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20120509 PMCID PMC3524068 Editors
Social norms and attitudes linked to waterpipe use in the Eastern Mediterranean Region	2013	Department of Health Promotion and Community Health, Center for Research on Population and Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, PO Box 11-0236, Riad El Solh, Beirut 1107 2020, Lebanon.; Department of Health Promotion and Comm	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Social science & medicine (1982) Periodical, Abbrev. Soc.Sci.Med. Pub Date Free Form Dec Volume 98 Issue Start Page 125 Other Pages 134 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2013; JID: 8303205; OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/03/05 [received]; 2013/07/10 [revised]; 2013/09/06 [accepted]; 2013/09/18 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1873-5347; 0277-9536 Accession Number PMID: 24331890 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.socscimed.2013.09.007 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24331890 Abstract Waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) is on the rise globally, particularly among vulnerable populations such as youth and women. Increasing knowledge about toxicant yield from waterpipe tobacco and deleterious health effects points to the potential for a health epidemic. WTS is often viewed as a safe alternative to cigarette smoking. Though the original objective of the research was to explore the social norms and attitudes that lead to waterpipe being a more acceptable form of tobacco smoking for women than cigarettes in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, the use of a qualitative research methodology resulted in rich data that helped to understand more generally the phenomenon of waterpipe smoking. Both focus group discussions (FGDs) and key informant interviews were used. Participants were recruited to represent genders, various age groups, socioeconomic status, waterpipe smoking status, and residents of urban and rural areas. A total of 81 FGDs and 38 in-depth interviews were conducted in 2007. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the transcripts. A total of ten themes emerged: socio-cultural norms, gender differences, motivation to smoke, sensory characteristics of waterpipe, metaphors, consumerism, indicators of dependence, comparison between cigarettes and waterpipe, health effect of smoking, and intervention. Results indicated that WTS has socio-cultural dynamics associated with it that are far more pronounced than health considerations. An increased socio-cultural acceptability, the perceived reduced harm and the advent of the fruity Moassel tobacco are among the many reasons for WTS acceptability. Findings point to the need for a unified strategy to address this health issue at all levels of the ecological framework and have important implications for future policy and practice. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher . Published by Elsevier Ltd Data Source Authors Afifi,R., Khalil,J., Fouad,F., Hammal,F., Jarallah,Y., Abu Farhat,H., Ayad,M., Nakkash,R. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130918 PMCID Editors
A descriptive study of the perceptions and behaviors of waterpipe use by university students in the Western Cape, South Africa	2013	Department of Social Work, University of the Western Cape, Modderdam Road, Bellville, Cape Town 7435, South Africa. nicoletteroman@gmail.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 8-Feb Volume 11 Issue 1 Start Page 4 Other Pages 11/4/9625 Notes LR: 20130416; JID: 101201591; OID: NLM: PMC3600009; 2012/10/15 [received]; 2013/02/04 [accepted]; 2013/02/08 [aheadofprint]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 2070-7266; 1617-9625 Accession Number PMID: 23394683 Language eng SubFile Journal Article DOI 10.1186/1617-9625-11-4 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23394683 Abstract BACKGROUND: Waterpipe smoking started as a cultural phenomenon but has become a social phenomenon. Hookah cafes are an increasingly popular venue for socializing. Studies suggest that waterpipe users perceive smoking the waterpipe as less addictive and harmful than cigarette smoking. The aim of this study was to assess the beliefs, and associated behaviours, regarding the health-risk of smoking the waterpipe. METHODS: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with a sample of first year students at a historically black university in the Western Cape, South Africa. A self-administered questionnaire was constructed from the College Health Behaviour Survey. The final sample was 389 university students, 64% (250) females and 36% (139) males. The sample had a mean age of 22.2 years (SD = 5.04). RESULTS: Waterpipe users perceived the health risks of smoking the waterpipe to be exaggerated (48%) and less addictive (58%) than non-users (13% and 17%, p<.001 additionally="" the="" findings="" confirm="" that="" waterpipe="" smoking="" is="" conducted="" in="" a="" social="" setting="" this="" included="" on="" campus="" family="" home="" at="" party="" friend="" place="" and="" restaurant="" of="" concern="" was="" majority="" users="" smoked="" daily="" basis="" tobacco="" mix="" easily="" available="" most="" common="" self-reported="" reason="" for="" relaxation.="" conclusion:="" as="" with="" previous="" studies="" results="" study="" false="" perception="" not="" health="" risk="" socially="" acceptable.="" raise="" concerns="" an="" awareness="" implications="" children.="" provide="" important="" information="" control="" substance="" abuse="" policies="" south="" africa.="" these="" highlight="" need="" further="" research="" to="" determine="" extent="" other="" universities=""> Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Daniels,K.E., Roman,N.V. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130208 PMCID PMC3600009 Editors
Cigarette and waterpipe smoking associated knowledge and behaviour among medical students in Lebanon	2013	College of Public Health and Health Informatics, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. jradiho@ngha.med.sa	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full 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 Oct Volume 19 Issue 10 Start Page 861 Other Pages 868 Notes JID: 9608387; ppublish Place of Publication Egypt ISSN/ISBN 1020-3397; 1020-3397 Accession Number PMID: 24313150 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24313150 Abstract As future physicians capable of controlling tobacco dependence in the population, medical students are considered a main target for tobacco control interventions. This cross-sectional study reported on the prevalence of tobacco use (cigarettes and waterpipes) and associated knowledge and behaviour among 6th-year medical students in 2009-2010 from 6 medical schools in Lebanon. The self-administered questionnaire based on the Global Health Professional Survey (GHPSS) core questions also enquired about training in tobacco cessation approaches. All enrolled students were asked to participate; the response rate was 191/354 (54.3%). The prevalence of tobacco use was 26.3% for cigarettes and 29.5% for waterpipes. Smoking waterpipes was the only significant predictor for cigarette smoking and there was no difference by sex and socioeconomic status. A minority reported ever receiving any formal training in treatment approaches for tobacco dependence. Medical schools should include tobacco dependence treatment training programmes in their curriculum and discourage tobacco use. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Jradi,H., Wewers,M.E., Pirie,P.R., Binkley,P.F., Ferketich,K. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors

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