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The global epidemiology of waterpipe smoking 2015 Department of Epidemiology, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA Syrian Center for Tobacco Studies, Aleppo, Syria.; Department of Epidemiology, Florida International University, Miami, Florida, USA.; Department of Epidemiology, Florida In
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Periodical, Full
Tobacco control
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Tob.Control
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Mar
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24 Suppl 1
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Start Page
i3
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i12
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LR: 20150423; CI: Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://group.bmj.com/group/rights-licensing/permissions.; GR: R01 DA035160/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R
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England
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1468-3318; 0964-4563
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PMID: 25298368
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eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Review; IM
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10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2014-051903 [doi]
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25298368
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OBJECTIVES: In the past decade, waterpipe smoking (a.k.a. hookah, shisha, narghile) has become a global phenomenon. In this review, we provide an updated picture of the main epidemiological trends in waterpipe smoking globally. DATA SOURCES: Peer-reviewed publications indexed in major biomedical databases between 2004 and 2014. Search keywords included a combination of: waterpipe, hookah, shisha along with epidemiology, patterns, prevalence and predictors. We also used different spellings of waterpipe terms commonly used. STUDY SELECTION: The focus was on studies with large representative samples, national data or high-quality reports that illuminated aspects of the epidemiology and trends in waterpipe smoking. DATA EXTRACTION: Multiple researchers extracted the data independently and collectively decided on the most important and pertinent studies to include in the review. DATA SYNTHESIS: Waterpipe smoking has become a global phenomenon among youth. The global waterpipe epidemic is likely driven by (1) the introduction of manufactured flavoured tobacco (Maassel); (2) the intersection between waterpipe's social dimension and thriving cafe culture; (3) the evolution of mass communication media; (4) the lack of regulatory/policy framework specific to the waterpipe. Waterpipe smoking is becoming the most popular tobacco use method among youth in the Middle East, and is quickly gaining popularity elsewhere. Important patterns of waterpipe smoking include the predominance among younger, male, high socioeconomic, and urban groups. Intermittent and social use are also noted patterns. CONCLUSIONS: Waterpipe smoking has become a global public health problem. Developing surveillance, intervention and regulatory/policy frameworks specific to the waterpipe has become a public health priority.
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Maziak,W., Taleb,Z.B., Bahelah,R., Islam,F., Jaber,R., Auf,R., Salloum,R.G.
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Date of Electronic
20141008
PMCID
PMC4345835
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The impact of a brief cessation induction intervention for waterpipe tobacco smoking: A pilot randomized clinical trial 2018
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Periodical, Full
Addictive Behaviors
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Addict.Behav.
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Volume
78
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94
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100
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Elsevier
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google
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Leavens, Eleanor LS, Meier, Ellen, Tackett, Alayna P, Miller, Mary Beth, Tahirkheli, Noor N, Brett, Emma I, Carroll, Dana M, Driskill, Leslie M, Anderson, Michael P, Wagener, Theodore L
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The importance of addressing waterpipe tobacco smoking: research and policy responses 2013
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Periodical, Full
Addiction
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Addiction
Pub Date Free Form
Volume
108
Issue
11
Start Page
1887
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8
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ID: 24118757
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en
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/add.12341
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MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/
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Jawad,Mohammed, McEwen,Andy, McNeill,Ann, Shahab,Lion
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The LWDS-10J: reliability and validity of the Lebanon Waterpipe Dependence Scale among university students in Jordan 2014
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Periodical, Full
Nicotine Tob Res
Periodical, Abbrev.
Nicotine Tob.Res.
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Volume
16
Issue
7
Start Page
915
Other Pages
22
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ID: 24571810
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en
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INTRODUCTION: While the Lebanon Waterpipe Dependence Scale (LWDS-11) has shown promise in assessing dependence on waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) in Lebanon among adult users, it would be valuable to identify WTS addiction earlier and to explore reliability and validity of these items in other populations. METHODS: In 2010-2012, we conducted a multiyear survey of 5,853 students from 4 Jordanian universities. We measured WTS, sociodemographic data, and the LWDS-11 items. We conducted exploratory factor analysis with half of the sample and confirmed the resulting model using confirmatory factor analysis with the other half. We examined construct validity with regression models assessing associations between the modified scale and 5 constructs conceptually expected to be associated with dependence. RESULTS: WTS rates were 35% in the past 30 days and 56% ever. Principal-components analysis of LWDS items in the first half of the sample yielded 10 items representing 3 factors labeled physical dependence, relaxation/pleasure, and social aspects. Cronbach's α was .77 for the total scale and was .75, .70, and .67 for each individual subscale. Confirmatory factor analysis in a structural equation modeling framework confirmed good fit (root mean squared error of approximation = 0.068, and comparative fit index = 0.937). Dependence according to the resulting scale (LWDS-10J) was strongly associated with each of the 5 expected constructs, whether the dependent variable was treated as categorical or continuous. CONCLUSIONS: The LWDS-11 items exhibited a different factor structure in our sample. However, the modified scale (LWDS-10J) showed promising reliability and construct validity in this population.
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Primack,Brian A., Khabour,Omar F., Alzoubi,Karem H., Switzer,Galen E., Shensa,Ariel, Carroll,Mary V., Azab,Mohammed, Eissenberg,Thomas
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The neuroprotective effect of vitamin E on waterpipe tobacco smoking-induced memory impairment: The antioxidative role 2019
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Periodical, Full
Life Sciences
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Life Sci.
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Volume
222
Issue
Start Page
46
Other Pages
52
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Elsevier
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google
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Alzoubi, Karem H, Halboup, Abdulsalam M, Alomari, Mahmoud A, Khabour, Omar F
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PMCID
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The operation, products and promotion of waterpipe businesses in New York City, Abu Dhabi and Dubai 2016
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Journal Article
Periodical, Full
East Mediterr Health J
Periodical, Abbrev.
East.Mediterr.Health J.
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Volume
22
Issue
4
Start Page
237
Other Pages
43
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ID: 27432405
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en
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We evaluated the customers, operations, products and advertising of these businesses to explore the unique policy challenges created by the suppliers of waterpipes. We completed a cross-sectional survey consisting of structured site observations and in-person interviews of businesses in New York City, Abu Dhabi and Dubai identified using Google, Yelp, Timeout Dubai and Timeout Abu Dhabi and neighbourhood visits in 2014. Regular customers made up 59% of customers. Franchises or chains were 28% of businesses. Waterpipes made up 39% of sales with 87% of businesses offering food within their menu. Flavoured tobacco made up 94% of sales. Discounts were offered by 47% of businesses and 94% of businesses used advertising, often through social media. The market consists of largely independent businesses, with a large regular customer base, frequently offering diversified services beyond waterpipes. These businesses advertise using both traditional and social media. The economics of waterpipe businesses is very different from the economics of cigarettes, and unique regulatory strategies are needed to control this epidemic.
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http://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/ghl/resource/en/mdl-27432405
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MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/
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Joudrey,P J., Jasie,K A., Pykalo,L., Singer,S T., Woodin,M B., Sherman,S.
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The prevalence and trends of waterpipe tobacco smoking: A systematic review 2018
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Periodical, Full
PloS one
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Volume
13
Issue
2
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e0192191
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Public Library of Science
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google
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Jawad, Mohammed, Charide, Rana, Waziry, Reem, Darzi, Andrea, Ballout, Rami A, Akl, Elie A
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The prevalence and trends of waterpipe tobacco smoking: A systematic review 2018
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Periodical, Full
PloS one
Periodical, Abbrev.
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Volume
13
Issue
2
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e0192191
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Unknown(0)
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Public Library of Science
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google
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Jawad, Mohammed, Charide, Rana, Waziry, Reem, Darzi, Andrea, Ballout, Rami A, Akl, Elie A
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The prevalence and trends of waterpipe tobacco smoking: A systematic review 2018
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Periodical, Full
PloS one
Periodical, Abbrev.
Pub Date Free Form
Volume
13
Issue
2
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e0192191
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Public Library of Science
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google
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Jawad, Mohammed, Charide, Rana, Waziry, Reem, Darzi, Andrea, Ballout, Rami A, Akl, Elie A
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The prevalence of waterpipe tobacco smoking among the general and specific populations: a systematic review 2011
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Periodical, Full
BMC Public Health
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BMC Public Health
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11
Issue
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244
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244
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ID: 21504559
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en
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BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to systematically review the medical literature for the prevalence of waterpipe tobacco use among the general and specific populations. METHODS: We electronically searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the ISI the Web of Science. We selected studies using a two-stage duplicate and independent screening process. We included cohort studies and cross sectional studies assessing the prevalence of use of waterpipe in either the general population or a specific population of interest. Two reviewers used a standardized and pilot tested form to collect data from each eligible study using a duplicate and independent screening process. We stratified the data analysis by country and by age group. The study was not restricted to a specific context. RESULTS: Of a total of 38 studies, only 4 were national surveys; the rest assessed specific populations. The highest prevalence of current waterpipe smoking was among school students across countries: the United States, especially among Arab Americans (12%-15%) the Arabic Gulf region (9%-16%), Estonia (21%), and Lebanon (25%). Similarly, the prevalence of current waterpipe smoking among university students was high in the Arabic Gulf region (6%), the United Kingdom (8%), the United States (10%), Syria (15%), Lebanon (28%), and Pakistan (33%). The prevalence of current waterpipe smoking among adults was the following: Pakistan (6%), Arabic Gulf region (4%-12%), Australia (11% in Arab speaking adults), Syria (9%-12%), and Lebanon (15%). Group waterpipe smoking was high in Lebanon (5%), and Egypt (11%-15%). In Lebanon, 5%-6% pregnant women reported smoking waterpipe during pregnancy. The studies were all cross-sectional and varied by how they reported waterpipe smoking. CONCLUSION: While very few national surveys have been conducted, the prevalence of waterpipe smoking appears to be alarmingly high among school students and university students in Middle Eastern countries and among groups of Middle Eastern descent in Western countries.
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Smoking/epidemiology, Water, Adolescent, Adult, Asia/epidemiology, Australia/epidemiology, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Middle East/epidemiology, Prevalence, United States/epidemiology, Young Adult
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3100253/?tool=pubmed; http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-11-244
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MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/
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Akl,Elie A., Gunukula,Sameer K., Aleem,Sohaib, Obeid,Rawad, Jaoude,Philippe Abou, Honeine,Roland, Irani,Jihad
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