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A qualitative analysis among regular waterpipe tobacco smokers in London universities	2013		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Int J Tuberc Lung Dis Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Tuberc.Lung Dis. Pub Date Free Form Volume 17 Issue 10 Start Page 1364 Other Pages 9 Notes ID: 24025391 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract BACKGROUND: Waterpipe smoking is popular in the West despite the significant harm associated with its use. Little is known about the habits and practices of British smokers. DESIGN: A total of 32 regular waterpipe smokers attended focus groups, where trained facilitators explored knowledge, belief and attitudes to waterpipes. Transcripts were thematically analysed and grouped into seven broad categories. RESULTS: Waterpipes played a clearly defined social role, accentuated by reduced harm perception and greater social acceptance than cigarettes. Knowledge about waterpipes was lacking, partly due to the lack of media attention. Addiction was described as a 'social addiction', although this may mask true nicotine addiction. Waterpipe smokers were less interested in quitting due to intermittent smoking patterns, reinforcing the belief of reduced exposure to harm. Legislative issues were explored, including the need to legislate on waterpipes on a par with cigarettes. CONCLUSION: Waterpipe smokers exhibited specific habits and attitudes not traditionally seen in cigarette smokers. It is important to encourage education to dispel the myths surrounding reduced harm perception and addiction to tackle its strong social acceptance. Legislation should play a more active role in prevention and education, and more emphasis should be placed on gathering nationwide epidemiological data to gauge the potential for escalation. Descriptors Links http://dx.doi.org/10.5588/ijtld.12.0923 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Jawad,M., Jawad,S., Mehdi,A., Sardar,A., Jawad,A M., Hamilton,F L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
What can waterpipe tobacco smoking teach us about the need for a more rapid response to emerging non-communicable disease risks?	2013		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Addiction Periodical, Abbrev. Addiction Pub Date Free Form Volume 108 Issue 11 Start Page 1885 Other Pages 6 Notes ID: 24118755 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors Links http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/add.12296 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Eissenberg,Thomas Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
The importance of addressing waterpipe tobacco smoking: research and policy responses	2013		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Addiction Periodical, Abbrev. Addiction Pub Date Free Form Volume 108 Issue 11 Start Page 1887 Other Pages 8 Notes ID: 24118757 Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN Accession Number Language en SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Descriptors Links http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/add.12341 Book Title Database MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/ Publisher Data Source Authors Jawad,Mohammed, McEwen,Andy, McNeill,Ann, Shahab,Lion Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Acute toxicant exposure and cardiac autonomic dysfunction from smoking a single narghile waterpipe with tobacco and with a "healthy" tobacco-free alternative	2012	Department of Psychology and Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Toxicology letters Periodical, Abbrev. Toxicol.Lett. Pub Date Free Form 23-Nov Volume 215 Issue 1 Start Page 70 Other Pages 75 Notes LR: 20151119; CI: Copyright (c) 2012; GR: F31DA028102/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 CA120142/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 DA025659/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01CA120142/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01DA025659/DA/NIDA NIH H Place of Publication Netherlands ISSN/ISBN 1879-3169; 0378-4274 Accession Number PMID: 23059956 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.; IM DOI 10.1016/j.toxlet.2012.09.026 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23059956 Abstract Tobacco smoking using a waterpipe (narghile, hookah, shisha) has become a global epidemic. Unlike cigarette smoking, little is known about the health effects of waterpipe use. One acute effect of cigarette smoke inhalation is dysfunction in autonomic regulation of the cardiac cycle, as indicated by reduction in heart rate variability (HRV). Reduced HRV is implicated in adverse cardiovascular health outcomes, and is associated with inhalation exposure-induced oxidative stress. Using a 32 participant cross-over study design, we investigated toxicant exposure and effects of waterpipe smoking on heart rate variability when, under controlled conditions, participants smoked a tobacco-based and a tobacco-free waterpipe product promoted as an alternative for "health-conscious" users. Outcome measures included HRV, exhaled breath carbon monoxide (CO), plasma nicotine, and puff topography, which were measured at times prior to, during, and after smoking. We found that waterpipe use acutely decreased HRV (p Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Ireland Ltd Data Source Authors Cobb,C.O., Sahmarani,K., Eissenberg,T., Shihadeh,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20121008 PMCID PMC3641895 Editors
Waterpipe tobacco and cigarette smoking among university students in Jordan	2012	Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Jordan University for Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Tuberc.Lung Dis. Pub Date Free Form Jul Volume 16 Issue 7 Start Page 986 Other Pages 992 Notes LR: 20151119; GR: K07 CA114315/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 CA140150/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01-CA120142/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01-CA140150/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R03-TW008371/TW/FIC NIH HHS/United States; JID: 9 Place of Publication France ISSN/ISBN 1815-7920; 1027-3719 Accession Number PMID: 22525279 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; IM DOI 10.5588/ijtld.11.0764 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22525279 Abstract SETTING: While waterpipe and cigarette smoking have been well studied in Syria and Lebanon, data from Jordan are limited. OBJECTIVES: To characterize the relative prevalence of waterpipe tobacco and cigarette smoking among university students in Jordan, and to compare the demographic and environmental factors associated with each form of tobacco use. DESIGN: We surveyed 1845 students randomly recruited from four universities in Jordan. We used multivariable logistic regression controlling for clustering of individuals within universities to determine associations between demographic and environmental covariates and waterpipe tobacco and cigarette use. RESULTS: Waterpipe tobacco smoking rates were 30% in the past 30 days and 56% ever, while cigarette smoking rates were 29% in the past 30 days and 57% ever. Past 30-day waterpipe tobacco smoking rates were 59% for males and 13% for females. Females had substantially lower odds than males of being current waterpipe (OR 0.12, 95%CI 0.10-0.15) or cigarette (OR 0.08, 95%CI 0.05-0.14) smokers. Current cigarette smoking was more significantly associated with markers of high socio-economic status (SES) than waterpipe tobacco smoking. CONCLUSION: Waterpipe tobacco smoking is as common as cigarette smoking among Jordanian university students. While cigarette smoking is consistently associated with high SES, waterpipe tobacco smoking is more evenly distributed across various populations. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Khabour,O.F., Alzoubi,K.H., Eissenberg,T., Mehrotra,P., Azab,M., Carroll,M.V., Afifi,R.A., Primack,B.A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20120416 PMCID PMC3570564 Editors
Waterpipe tobacco products: nicotine labelling versus nicotine delivery	2012	Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies, Virginia Commonwealth University, Box 980205, Richmond, VA 23298, USA. arvansickel@vcu.edu	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco control Periodical, Abbrev. Tob.Control Pub Date Free Form May Volume 21 Issue 3 Start Page 377 Other Pages 379 Notes LR: 20151119; GR: R01 CA103827/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 CA120142/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01CA103827/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01CA120142/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: T32DA007027-34/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; JID: Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1468-3318; 0964-4563 Accession Number PMID: 21636612 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; IM DOI 10.1136/tc.2010.042416 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21636612 Abstract BACKGROUND: Waterpipe tobacco package labelling typically indicates "0.0% tar" and "0.05% or 0.5% nicotine". OBJECTIVE: To determine the extent to which nicotine labeling is related to nicotine delivery. METHODS: 110 waterpipe smokers engaged in a 45-minute waterpipe smoking session. Puff topography and plasma nicotine were measured. Three waterpipe tobacco brands were used: Nakhla (0.5% nicotine), Starbuzz (0.05% nicotine), and Al Fakher (0.05% nicotine). Data were analyzed by one-way ANOVA. RESULTS: Topography did not differ across brands. Peak plasma nicotine varied significantly across brands. Al Fakher had the highest nicotine delivery (11.4 ng/ml) followed by Nakhla (9.8 ng/ml) and Starbuzz (5.8 ng/ml). CONCLUSIONS: Nicotine labelling on waterpipe tobacco products does not reflect delivery; smoking a brand with a "0.05% nicotine" label led to greater plasma nicotine levels than smoking a brand with a "0.5% nicotine" label. Waterpipe tobacco products should be labelled in a manner that does not mislead consumers. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Vansickel,A.R., Shihadeh,A., Eissenberg,T. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20110602 PMCID PMC3739484 Editors
Acute exposure to waterpipe tobacco smoke induces changes in the oxidative and inflammatory markers in mouse lung	2012	Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan. khabour@just.edu.jo	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Inhalation toxicology Periodical, Abbrev. Inhal.Toxicol. Pub Date Free Form Aug Volume 24 Issue 10 Start Page 667 Other Pages 675 Notes LR: 20151119; GR: R01 CA120142/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01CA120142/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United States; GR: R03 TW008371/TW/FIC NIH HHS/United States; GR: R03TW008371/TW/FIC NIH HHS/United States; JID: 8910739; 0 (Biomarkers); 0 (Inflammation Mediators Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1091-7691; 0895-8378 Accession Number PMID: 22906173 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.3109/08958378.2012.710918 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22906173 Abstract CONTEXT: Tobacco smoking represents a global public health threat, claiming approximately 5 million lives a year. Waterpipe tobacco use has become popular particularly among youth in the past decade, buttressed by the perception that the waterpipe "filters" the smoke, rendering it less harmful than cigarette smoke. OBJECTIVE: In this study, we examined the acute exposure of waterpipe smoking on lung inflammation and oxidative stress in mice, and compared that to cigarette smoking. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Mice were divided into three groups; fresh air control, cigarette and waterpipe. Animals were exposed to fresh air, cigarette, or waterpipe smoke using whole body exposure system one hour daily for 7 days. RESULTS: Both cigarette and waterpipe smoke exposure resulted in elevation of total white blood cell count, as well as absolute count of neutrophils, macrophages, and lymphocytes (P Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Khabour,O.F., Alzoubi,K.H., Bani-Ahmad,M., Dodin,A., Eissenberg,T., Shihadeh,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC3752682 Editors
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...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Women & health Periodical, Abbrev. Women Health Pub Date Free Form Volume 52 Issue 2 Start Page 135 Other Pages 150 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 7608076; 059QF0KO0R (Water); 7U1EE4V452 (Carbon Monoxide); ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1541-0331; 0363-0242 Accession Number PMID: 22458290 Language eng SubFile Evaluation Studies; Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1080/03630242.2012.656885 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 22458290 Abstract 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 Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Salameh,P., Khayat,G., Waked,M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Predictors of waterpipe smoking among secondary school adolescents in Al Hassa, Saudi Arabia	2012	Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, El Malek El Saleh, Cairo, Egypt. amin55@myway.com	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International Journal of Behavioral Medicine Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Behav.Med. Pub Date Free Form Sep Volume 19 Issue 3 Start Page 324 Other Pages 335 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 9421097; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1532-7558; 1070-5503 Accession Number PMID: 21643931 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1007/s12529-011-9169-2 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 21643931 Abstract BACKGROUND: There has been a global upsurge of waterpipe (WP) smoking over the past several years. This can be attributed at least partly to various factors like lack of knowledge regarding its health effects, social acceptability, and intensive preventive programs focusing selectively on cigarettes smoking. PURPOSE: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and psychosocial determinants of WP smoking among secondary school adolescents in Al Hassa, Saudi Arabia, and also to assess their attitudes toward WPs smoking and knowledge regarding the related health effects. METHODS: Cross-sectional study included 1,652 students of both genders selected by multistage proportionate sampling method. Data collection was carried out using a self-administered anonymous Arabic version of the Global Youth Tobacco Survey, modified with items dedicated to WP smoking. Items to assess participants' knowledge about the health-related hazards and attitude towards WP were added. Patient Health Questionnaire was used to screen for the presence of anxiety and depressive disorders. RESULTS: Of the included adolescents, 358 (21.7%) were current smokers; cigarettes (46.1%), both cigarettes and WP (16.5%), and only WP (37.4%). Current WP users accounted for 193; 96.4% were males and 62.7% were >/=18 years of age. Outing, boredom, meeting friends, and family gatherings were the most frequently stated motives. WP users demonstrated a higher incidence of depressive and generalized anxiety disorders. Common assumptions regarding WP smoking included: WP smoking is less harmful than cigarettes and with no addictive property as stated by 47.8% and 65.9% of adolescents, respectively, harmful substances are purified through water filtration as believed by 59.2%, and it is more socially acceptable than cigarettes as agreed by 54.1%. Hierarchical regression analysis showed that male gender and increasing age of adolescents, WP smoking among close family and friends, and socializing motives were significant predictors for the current WP smoking state. CONCLUSION: Social acceptability, poor knowledge of WP health-related hazards, and socio-demographics are favoring the current increasing trend of WP use among adolescents in Al Hassa, Saudi Arabia. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Amin,T.T., Amr,M.A., Zaza,B.O., Kaliyadan,F. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Ethnicity and waterpipe smoking among US students	2012	Institute of Community Health, College of Pharmacy, University of Houston, Houston, Texas 77030, USA. smabughosh@uh.edu	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Tuberc.Lung Dis. Pub Date Free Form Nov Volume 16 Issue 11 Start Page 1551 Other Pages 1557 Notes JID: 9706389; 2012/09/18 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication France ISSN/ISBN 1815-7920; 1027-3719 Accession Number PMID: 23006908 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.5588/ijtld.12.0152 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23006908 Abstract OBJECTIVES: To examine the effect of ethnicity on waterpipe smoking among college students. DESIGN: A cross-sectional study utilized data from University of Houston students through an online survey (n = 2334) from March to April 2011. The survey included questions on demographic characteristics (sex, age, race/ethnicity), tobacco use experience, risk perception, social acceptability and popularity. Multivariate logistic regression was used to determine predictors of waterpipe use with three outcomes: ever-use vs. no use, past-year use vs. no use and past-month use vs. no use. RESULTS: Half of the sample had previously smoked tobacco using a waterpipe, approximately a third in the past year and 12.5% in the past month. Significant predictors included Middle Eastern ethnicity, Middle Eastern friend, past cigarette or cigar use. Perception of harm was associated with less use in the ever-use model, while perceived addictiveness, social acceptability and popularity of waterpipes were predictors in all models. CONCLUSION: Our findings underscore the importance of developing culturally appropriate interventions to control waterpipe smoking among Middle Eastern Americans and those of Indian/Pakistani descent to curb further spread in US society, and highlight the importance of developing interventions that target the perceived addictiveness, social acceptability and popularity of waterpipe smoking. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Abughosh,S., Wu,I.H., Peters,R.J., Hawari,F., Essien,E.J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20120918 PMCID Editors

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