WTS database

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Epidemiological surveys might underestimate waterpipe smoking	2015	Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London W6 8RP, UK mohammed.jawad06@imperial.ac.uk.; Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London W6 8RP, UK.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full BMJ (Clinical research ed.) Periodical, Abbrev. BMJ Pub Date Free Form 8-Jun Volume 350 Issue Start Page h3086 Other Pages Notes JID: 8900488; 0 (Tars); CON: BMJ. 2015;350:h1991. PMID: 25888390; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1756-1833; 0959-535X Accession Number PMID: 26055421 Language eng SubFile Comment; Letter; AIM; IM DOI 10.1136/bmj.h3086 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26055421 Abstract Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Jawad,M., Millett,C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150608 PMCID Editors
Impact of EU flavoured tobacco ban on waterpipe smoking	2014	Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London W6 8RP, UK.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full BMJ (Clinical research ed.) Periodical, Abbrev. BMJ Pub Date Free Form 14-Apr Volume 348 Issue Start Page g2698 Other Pages Notes JID: 8900488; 0 (Flavoring Agents); epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1756-1833; 0959-535X Accession Number PMID: 24732084 Language eng SubFile Letter; AIM; IM DOI 10.1136/bmj.g2698 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24732084 Abstract Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Jawad,M., Millett,C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140414 PMCID Editors
Prevalence and correlates of lifetime waterpipe, cigarette, alcohol and drug use among secondary school students in Stoke-on-Trent, UK: a post hoc cross-sectional analysis	2014	Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London W6 8RP, UK.; Department of Public Health, Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 1HH, UK.; Department of Public Health, Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Stoke-on-Trent ST4	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of public health (Oxford, England) Periodical, Abbrev. J.Public.Health.(Oxf) Pub Date Free Form Dec Volume 36 Issue 4 Start Page 615 Other Pages 621 Notes LR: 20151119; CI: (c) The Author 2014; JID: 101188638; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/02/03 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1741-3850; 1741-3842 Accession Number PMID: 24496555 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1093/pubmed/fdu002 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24496555 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Waterpipe smoking is a growing public health concern in the UK. We sought to examine the prevalence and correlates of waterpipe use among young people in Stoke-on-Trent, comparing results with other substances of use. METHODS: We analysed data from the Young People's Lifestyle Survey, conducted among 1252 secondary school students aged 11-16 years in Stoke-on-Trent, UK. Logistic regression models were created to compare correlates of lifetime waterpipe smoking to cigarette, alcohol and drug use. RESULTS: The prevalence of lifetime waterpipe smoking was 12.0%, higher than lifetime drug use (6.5%) but lower than cigarette (22.2%) and alcohol (49.2%) use. All substances of use were significant correlates of each other. Other significant correlates for lifetime waterpipe use included increasing age, male gender and South Asian ethnicity. For lifetime cigarette use, these were increasing age and presence of free school meals. For lifetime alcohol use, these were increasing age, female gender and White ethnicity. Lifetime drug use had no additional significant correlates. CONCLUSIONS: Waterpipe smoking was correlated with different factors compared with other common forms of substance use. Detailed waterpipe questions should be added to routine national health surveys to understand its future epidemiological course in the UK. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher . Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Faculty of Public Health Data Source Authors Jawad,M., McIver,C., Iqbal,Z. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140203 PMCID Editors
Social Media Use for Public Health Campaigning in a Low Resource Setting: The Case of Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking	2015	Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London W6 8RP, UK.; Poole, UK.; Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London W6 8RP, UK.; Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut 1107 2020, Leba	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full BioMed research international Periodical, Abbrev. Biomed.Res.Int. Pub Date Free Form Volume 2015 Issue Start Page 562586 Other Pages Notes LR: 20150816; JID: 101600173; OID: NLM: PMC4529915; 2014/11/21 [received]; 2015/01/12 [revised]; 2015/01/19 [accepted]; 2015/07/26 [epublish]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 2314-6141 Accession Number PMID: 26273631 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1155/2015/562586 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26273631 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Waterpipe tobacco smoking prevalence is increasing worldwide despite its documented health effects. A general belief that it is less harmful than cigarettes may be fuelled by the lack of media campaigns highlighting its health effects. We aimed to create and assess the impact of a social media campaign about dangers of waterpipe smoking. METHODS: The "ShishAware" campaign included three social media (Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube) and a website. Nine months after launch we collected data to assess use of, and reaction to, our media accounts. RESULTS: Requiring limited maintenance resources, Facebook attracted campaign supporters but YouTube attracted opposers. Twitter enabled the most organisation-based contact but Facebook was the most interactive medium. Facebook users were more likely to "like" weekday than weekend statuses and more likely to comment on "shisha fact" than "current affairs" statuses. Follower subscription increased as our posting rate increased. Our YouTube video gained 19,428 views (from all world continents) and 218 comments (86% from pro-waterpipe smokers). CONCLUSIONS: Social media campaigns can be created and maintained relatively easily. They are innovative and have the potential for wide and rapid diffusion, especially towards target audiences. There is a need for more rigorous evaluation of their effects, particularly among the youth. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Jawad,M., Abass,J., Hariri,A., Akl,E.A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150726 PMCID PMC4529915 Editors
Waterpipe industry products and marketing strategies: analysis of an industry trade exhibition	2015	Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK Academic Unit of Primary Care and Population Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.; Department of Health Promotion and Community Health, Faculty of Health Sc	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco control Periodical, Abbrev. Tob.Control Pub Date Free Form Dec Volume 24 Issue e4 Start Page e275 Other Pages 9 Notes LR: 20160529; CI: Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://www.bmj.com/company/products-services/rights-and-licensing/; GR: R01 CA091021/CA/NCI NIH HHS/United Stat Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1468-3318; 0964-4563 Accession Number PMID: 26149455 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; IM DOI 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2015-052254 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26149455 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Understanding product development and marketing strategies of transnational tobacco companies (TTCs) has been of vital importance in developing an effective tobacco control policy. However, comparatively little is known of the waterpipe tobacco industry, which TTCs have recently entered. This study aimed to gain an understanding of waterpipe tobacco products and marketing strategies by visiting a waterpipe trade exhibition. METHODS: In April 2014, the first author attended an international waterpipe trade exhibition, recording descriptions of products and collecting all available marketing items. We described the purpose and function of all products, and performed a thematic analysis of messages in marketing material. RESULTS: We classified waterpipe products into four categories and noted product variation within categories. Electronic waterpipe products (which mimic electronic cigarettes) rarely appeared on waterpipe tobacco marketing material, but were displayed just as widely. Claims of reduced harm, safety and quality were paramount on marketing materials, regardless of whether they were promoting consumption products (tobacco, tobacco substitutes), electronic waterpipes or accessories. CONCLUSIONS: Waterpipe products are diverse in nature and are marketed as healthy and safe products. Furthermore, the development of electronic waterpipe products appears to be closely connected with the electronic cigarette industry, rather than the waterpipe tobacco manufacturers. Tobacco control policy must evolve to take account of the vast and expanding array of waterpipe products, and potentially also charcoal products developed for waterpipe smokers. We recommend that tobacco substitutes be classified as tobacco products. Continued surveillance of the waterpipe industry is warranted. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Jawad,M., Nakkash,R.T., Hawkins,B., Akl,E.A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150706 PMCID PMC4884454 Editors
Key health themes and reporting of numerical cigarette-waterpipe equivalence in online news articles reporting on waterpipe tobacco smoking: a content analysis	2015	Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK.; Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK.; Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, London, UK.; Department of Medical Statistics, London School of Hy	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco control Periodical, Abbrev. Tob.Control Pub Date Free Form Jan Volume 24 Issue 1 Start Page 43 Other Pages 47 Notes LR: 20151119; 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.; JID: 9209612; OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/07/18 [aheadofprint]; Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1468-3318; 0964-4563 Accession Number PMID: 23868396 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2013-050981 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23868396 Abstract INTRODUCTION: There is anecdotal evidence that health messages interpreted from waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) research are inconsistent, such as comparing the health effects of one WTS session with that of 100 cigarettes. This study aimed to identify key health themes about WTS discussed by online news media, and how numerical cigarette-waterpipe equivalence (CWE) was being interpreted. METHODS: We identified 1065 online news articles published between March 2011 and September 2012 using the 'Google Alerts' service. We screened for health themes, assessed statements mentioning CWE and reported differences between countries. We used logistic regression to identify factors associated with articles incorrectly reporting a CWE equal to or greater than 100 cigarettes, in the absence of any comparative parameter ('CWE >/=100 cigarettes'). RESULTS: Commonly mentioned health themes were the presence of tobacco (67%) and being as bad as cigarettes (49%), and we report on differences between countries. While 10.8% of all news articles contained at least one positive health theme, 22.9% contained a statement about a CWE. Most of these (18.6% total) were incorrectly a CWE >/=100 cigarettes, a quarter of which were made by healthcare professionals/organisations. Compared with the Middle East, articles from the USA and the UK were the most significant predictors to contain a CWE >/=100 cigarettes statement. CONCLUSIONS: Those wishing to write or publish information related to WTS may wish to avoid comparing WTS to cigarettes using numerical values as this is a major source of confusion. Future research is needed to address the impact of the media on the attitudes, initiation and cessation rates of waterpipe smokers. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Jawad,M., Bakir,A.M., Ali,M., Jawad,S., Akl,E.A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130718 PMCID Editors
Interventions for waterpipe tobacco smoking prevention and cessation: a systematic review	2016	Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.; Academic Unit of Primary Care and Population Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom.; Nuffied Department of Primary Care Health Scien	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Scientific reports Periodical, Abbrev. Sci.Rep. Pub Date Free Form 11-May Volume 6 Issue Start Page 25872 Other Pages Notes LR: 20160524; JID: 101563288; OID: NLM: PMC4863147; 2015/12/07 [received]; 2016/04/22 [accepted]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 2045-2322; 2045-2322 Accession Number PMID: 27167891 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1038/srep25872 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 27167891 Abstract Waterpipe tobacco smoking is growing in popularity despite adverse health effects among users. We systematically reviewed the literature, searching MEDLINE, EMBASE and Web of Science, for interventions targeting prevention and cessation of waterpipe tobacco smoking. We assessed the evidence quality using the Cochrane (randomised studies), GRADE (non-randomised studies) and CASP (qualitative studies) frameworks. Data were synthesised narratively due to heterogeneity. We included four individual-level, five group-level, and six legislative interventions. Of five randomised controlled studies, two showed significantly higher quit rates in intervention groups (bupropion/behavioural support versus placebo in Pakistan; 6 month abstinence relative risk (RR): 2.3, 95% CI 1.4-3.8); group behavioural support versus no intervention in Egypt, 12 month abstinence RR 3.3, 95% CI 1.4-8.9). Non-randomised studies showed mixed results for cessation, behavioural, and knowledge outcomes. One high quality modelling study from Lebanon calculated that a 10% increase in waterpipe tobacco taxation would reduce waterpipe tobacco demand by 14.5% (price elasticity of demand -1.45). In conclusion, there is a lack of evidence of effectiveness for most waterpipe interventions. While few show promising results, higher quality interventions are needed. Meanwhile, tobacco policies should place waterpipe on par with cigarettes. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Jawad,M., Jawad,S., Waziry,R.K., Ballout,R.A., Akl,E.A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160511 PMCID PMC4863147 Editors
The relationship between waterpipe and cigarette smoking in low and middle income countries: cross-sectional analysis of the global adult tobacco survey	2014	Department of Primary Care and Public Health, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.; Department of Primary Care and Public Health, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom.; Department of	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full PloS one Periodical, Abbrev. PLoS One Pub Date Free Form 24-Mar Volume 9 Issue 3 Start Page e93097 Other Pages Notes LR: 20150514; JID: 101285081; OID: NLM: PMC3963998; 2014 [ecollection]; 2013/10/07 [received]; 2014/03/03 [accepted]; 2014/03/24 [epublish]; epublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1932-6203; 1932-6203 Accession Number PMID: 24664109 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0093097 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24664109 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Waterpipe tobacco smoking is receiving growing attention due to accumulating evidence suggesting increasing prevalence in some populations and deleterious health effects. Nevertheless, the relationship between waterpipe and cigarette smoking remain unknown, particularly in low and middle income countries. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We analysed waterpipe and cigarette smoking using data from Global Adult Tobacco Survey, a household survey of adults aged >/=15 years conducted between 2008-2010 in LMICs. Factors associated with waterpipe and cigarette use were assessed using multiple logistic regression. Factors associated with the quantity of waterpipe and cigarette smoking were assessed using log-linear regression models. RESULTS: After adjusting for age, gender, residence, education, occupation and smokeless tobacco use, waterpipe smoking was significantly higher among cigarette users than in non-cigarette users in India (5.6% vs. 0.6%, AOR 13.12, 95% CI 7.41-23.23) and Russia (6.7% vs. 0.2%, AOR 27.73, 95% CI 11.41-67.43), but inversely associated in Egypt (2.6% vs. 3.4%, AOR 0.21, 95% CI 0.15-0.30) and not associated in Vietnam (13.3% vs. 4.7%, AOR 0.96, 95% CI 0.74-1.23). Compared to non-cigarette smokers, waterpipe smokers who also used cigarettes had more waterpipe smoking sessions per week in Russia (1.3 vs. 2.9, beta coefficient 0.31, 95% CI 0.06, 0.57), but less in Egypt (18.2 vs. 10.7, beta coefficient -0.45, 95% CI -0.73, -0.17) and Vietnam (102.0 vs. 79.3, beta coefficient -0.31, 95% CI -0.56, -0.06) and similar amounts in India (29.4 vs. 32.6, beta coefficient -0.12, 95% CI -0.46, 0.22). CONCLUSIONS: Waterpipe smoking is low in most LMICs but important country-level differences in use, including concurrent cigarette smoking, should be taken into account when designing and evaluating tobacco control interventions. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Jawad,M., Lee,J.T., Millett,C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140324 PMCID PMC3963998 Editors
Pilot Study of Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking Among US Muslim College Students	2015	Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Wayne State University, 3901 Chrysler Service Drive, Ste 1B, Rm 156, Detroit, MI, 48201, USA, carfken@med.wayne.edu.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of religion and health Periodical, Abbrev. J.Relig.Health. Pub Date Free Form Oct Volume 54 Issue 5 Start Page 1543 Other Pages 1554 Notes JID: 2985199R; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1573-6571; 0022-4197 Accession Number PMID: 24797155 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1007/s10943-014-9871-x [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24797155 Abstract Waterpipe smoking is common among the young in Muslim-majority countries despite recent Islamic rulings on tobacco. US Muslim college students, especially immigrants, may be at high risk for smoking, but information is lacking. In this pilot study, respondent-driven sampling was used to sample 156 Muslim college students. Waterpipe smoking was common (44.3%). Leading motivations to smoke were social and perceived low tobacco harm. Independent risk factors among the Muslim students were perception that friends and other students smoked, and ever drank alcohol. Personal belief that waterpipe smoking is prohibited in Islam was not significant. This pilot suggests that Muslim students are at high risk for waterpipe smoking and more definitive studies are needed. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Arfken,C.L., Abu-Ras,W., Ahmed,S. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
A multiyear survey of waterpipe and cigarette smoking on a US university campus	2012	Department of Psychology and Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23298, USA.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of American college health : J of ACH Periodical, Abbrev. J.Am.Coll.Health Pub Date Free Form Volume 60 Issue 7 Start Page 521 Other Pages 527 Notes LR: 20160309; GR: F31 DA028102/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States; 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: R Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1940-3208; 0744-8481 Accession Number PMID: 23002800 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; IM DOI 10.1080/07448481.2012.692416 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23002800 Abstract OBJECTIVES: To examine the prevalence and characteristics of dual users of cigarettes and waterpipes by comparing them with individuals who use either product exclusively. PARTICIPANTS: Cross-sections of undergraduate students at a public university recruited each spring semester from 2006 to 2011 (total N = 2,998). METHODS: Participants completed an Internet survey that assessed demographics, tobacco use, perceptions, and norms concerning various tobacco products. Individuals who reported exclusive cigarette, exclusive waterpipe, and dual (waterpipe + cigarette) use were examined. RESULTS: Across years, 22% reported exclusive cigarette, 6.1% exclusive waterpipe, and 9.3% dual cigarette and waterpipe use. Dual users differed in demographics and social influences from their exclusive counterparts. CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest that dual waterpipe and cigarette use was more prevalent than exclusive waterpipe use, and dual users may differ from individuals who use either product alone. These results warrant the inclusion of waterpipe-specific content in state and national surveys as well as tobacco prevention and intervention efforts. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Cobb,C.O., Khader,Y., Nasim,A., Eissenberg,T. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID PMC4487802 Editors

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