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| Water Pipe & Cigarette Smoking among Qassim University Male Students: Prevalence and Beliefs | 2012 | Read more... | |
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Int J Health Sci (Qassim)
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6
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OBJECTIVE: The main objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence and beliefs of water pipe & cigarette smoking among Qassim University male students. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among the students of Literature Colleges, Health Colleges of Qassim University and a self-administered, anonymous, pre-structured, designed proforma was distributed among randomly selected group of 500 male university students during January 2011. The questionnaire was designed to ask specific questions that are related to cigarette smoking and water pipe smoking in general and their belief regarding smoking. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS software. RESULTS: The total prevalence rate of waterpipe smoking was found to be 40% and Cigarette smoking was 41%. The major prevalence was found among the students of Health College (50%) then Science College (38%) and Literature College (12%). Cigarette smoking, smoking among relatives and friends has significant association (P
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MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/
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Alzohairy,Mohammad A.
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| U.S. hookah tobacco smoking establishments advertised on the internet | 2012 | Read more... | |
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Am J Prev Med
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Am.J.Prev.Med.
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42
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2
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150
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6
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BACKGROUND: Establishments dedicated to hookah tobacco smoking recently have proliferated and helped introduce hookah use to U.S. communities. PURPOSE: To conduct a comprehensive, qualitative assessment of websites promoting these establishments. METHODS: In June 2009, a systematic search process was initiated to access the universe of websites representing major hookah tobacco smoking establishments. In 2009-2010, codebook development followed an iterative paradigm involving three researchers and resulted in a final codebook consisting of 36 codes within eight categories. After two independent coders had nearly perfect agreement (Cohen's κ = 0.93) on double-coding the data in the first 20% of sites, the coders divided the remaining sites and coded them independently. A thematic approach to the synthesis of findings and selection of exemplary quotations was used. RESULTS: The search yielded a sample of 144 websites originating from states in all U.S. regions. Among the hookah establishments promoted on the websites, 79% served food and 41% served alcohol. Of the websites, none required age verification,
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Primack,Brian A., Rice,Kristen R., Shensa,Ariel, Carroll,Mary V., DePenna,Erica J., Nakkash,Rima, Barnett,Tracey E.
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| Pattern of smoking and nicotine dependence in patients with psychiatric disorders | 2012 | Read more... | |
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Tanaffos
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11
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60
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BACKGROUND: Smoking prevalence is high among psychiatric patients. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of smoking, related factors and nicotine dependence in patients suffering from psychiatric disorders. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This analytical descriptive study was performed on patients who had been hospitalized for at least 2 days in Razi Hospital during 2010. Data were collected via an interview and the obtained information was recorded in a questionnaire. Fagerstrom test was also used. After determining the prevalence of smoking in these patients, the related factors and nicotine dependence were also evaluated using multiple logistic regression test and SPSS software. RESULTS: A total of 78.4% of men and 36.2% of women in this study were smokers and 64.4% had high nicotine dependence. Final logistic regression models showed that smoking was related with advanced age, male sexuality, hookah consumption, and depression. High nicotine dependence was correlated with hookah consumption and history of suicide attempt. CONCLUSION: Prevalence of smoking is higher among psychiatric patients compared to the public. Adequate intervention and strategies are necessary in these patients to promote smoking cessation.
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Milani,Hooman Sharifi, Kharaghani,Roghieh, Safa,Mitra, Samadi,Rajab, Farhadi,Mohammad Hassan, Ardakani,Mohammad Reza Khodaee, Hesami,Zahra, Masjedi,Mohammad Reza
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| Cigarette and waterpipe smoking decrease respiratory quality of life in adults: results from a national cross-sectional study | 2012 | Read more... | |
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Pulm Med
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2012
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Background. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is gaining an importance over the world, and its effect on quality of life is better grasped. Our objective was to use the Clinical COPD Questionnaire (CCQ) to describe the respiratory quality of life in the Lebanese population, stressing on differences between smokers and nonsmokers. Methods. Using data from a cross-sectional national study, we checked the construct validity and reliability of the CCQ. Factors and items correlation with postbronchodilator FEV1/FVC were reported, in addition to factors and scale association with COPD and its severity. We then conducted a multiple regression to find predictors of quality of life. Results. The CCQ demonstrated excellent psychometric properties, with adequacy to the sample and high consistency. Smokers had a decreased respiratory quality of life versus nonsmokers, independently of their respiratory disease status and severity. This finding was confirmed in COPD individuals, where several environmental factors, lower education, and cumulative smoking of cigarette and of waterpipe were found to be independent predictors of a lower quality of life, after adjusting for COPD severity. Conclusions. Smoking decreases the respiratory quality of life of Lebanese adults; this issue has to be further emphasized during smoking cessation and patients' education.
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Joseph,Salamé, Pascale,Salameh, Georges,Khayat, Mirna,Waked
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| Pattern of Maternal Complications and Low Birth Weight: Associated Risk Factors among Highly Endogamous Women | 2012 | Read more... | |
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ISRN Obstet Gynecol
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2012
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540495
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Objective. The objective of the study was to examine the pattern of low birth weight LBW, maternal complications, and its related factors among Arab women in Qatar. Design. This is a prospective hospital-based study. Setting. The study was carried out in Women's Hospital, Doha. Subjects and Methods. Pregnant women in their third trimester were identified in the log book of Women's Hospital and recruited into the study during first week of January 2010 to July 2011. Only 1674 (out of 2238) Arab women (74.7%) consented to participate in this study. Data on clinical and biochemistry parameters were retrieved from medical records. Follow-up data on neonatal outcome was obtained from labor room register. Results. The incidence of LBW (
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Bener,Abdulbari, Salameh,Khalil M.K., Yousafzai,Mohammad T., Saleh,Najah M.
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| Challenges in global improvement of oral cancer outcomes: findings from rural Northern India | 2012 | Read more... | |
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Tob Induc Dis
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10
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5
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5
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BACKGROUND: In India, 72% of the population resides in rural areas and 30-40% of cancers are found in the oral cavity. The majority of Haryana residents live in villages where inadequate medical facilities, no proper primary care infrastructure or cancer screening tools and high levels of illiteracy all contribute to poor oral cancer (OC) outcomes. In this challenging environment, the objective of this study was to assess the association between various risk factors for OC among referrals for suscipious lesions and to design and pilot test a collaborative community-based effort to identify suspicious lesions for OC. SETTING: Community-based cross sectional OC screening. PARTICIPANTS: With help from the Department of Health (DOH), Haryana and the local communities, we visited three villages and recruited 761 participants of ages 45-95 years. PARTICIPANTS received a visual oral cancer examination and were interviewed about their dental/medical history and personal habits. Pregnant women, children and males/females below 45 years old with history of OC were excluded. MAIN OUTCOME: Presence of a suspicious oral lesion. RESULTS: Out of 761 participants, 42 (5.5%) were referred to a local dentist for follow-up of suspicious lesions. Males were referred more than females. The referral group had more bidi and hookah smokers than non smokers as compared to non referral group. The logistic regression analysis revealed that smoking bidi and hookah (OR = 3.06 and 4.42) were statistically significant predictors for suspicious lesions. CONCLUSIONS: Tobacco use of various forms in rural, northern India was found to be quite high and a main risk factor for suspicious lesions. The influence of both the DOH and community participation was crucial in motivating people to seek care for OC.
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Dangi,Jyoti, Kinnunen,Taru H., Zavras,Athanasios I.
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| Comparison of Mental Health, Aggression and Hopefulness between Student Drug-Users and Healthy Students (A Study in Iran) | 2012 | Read more... | |
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Addict Health
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4
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2-Jan
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42
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BACKGROUND: Addiction is a social problem and a destructive phenomenon; like other social diversions, addiction destroys the country's most valuable assets, which are obviously the youth and the adolescents. In this regard, this study has been performed with the aim of comparing the mental health, aggression, and hopefulness of student drug-users and healthy students. METHODS: The study has been performed by descriptive-analytical method among students of Kerman's universities in Iran. The study sample contained 520 people who were selected using a stratified random sampling method. Three questionnaires including General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28), Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ) and Miller Hopefulness questionnaire have been used for data gathering. In this study, the student drug-users are those who use a substance (cigarettes, hookah, alcohol, opium, etc.) at least once a week. FINDINGS: Findings showed that out of the 520 people under-study, 34.62% (180 people) are drug users, by whom the percentages of different substances used are as following: Hookah: 38.33%; Cigarettes: 28.35%; Alcohol: 20.55%; Opium: 5.55%; Cannabis: 2.23%; Heroin: 1.12%; Crack: 0.55%; Glass: 1.66 % and Psychotropic Pills and Ecstasy: 1.66%. A significant difference was observed in comparing the mental health, aggression, and hopefulness of student drug-users and healthy students (P
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Zivari-Rahman, Mahmoud, Lesani,Mehdi, Shokouhi-Moqaddam, Solmaz
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| Behavior and Knowledge of Iranian Professional Athletes towards Smoking | 2012 | Read more... | |
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Asian J Sports Med
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3
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4
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297
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300
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PURPOSE: This study aimed to assess the rate of tobacco consumption among professional athletes in Iran and assessing their knowledge and attitude in this regard. METHODS: A total of 738 athletes from 10 different types of sports were evaluated. Athletes were all members of the priority leagues. After obtaining consent from the Physical Education Organization and coordination with the related federations, athletes were asked to fill out the standard questionnaire. RESULTS: All understudy subjects were males. The mean age was 28.4±2.7 yrs. The mean age of initiation of sport in these subjects was reported to be 12.3±4.01 yrs. A total of 178 (24.6%) subjects had experienced cigarette smoking and 308 (42.3%) had experienced hookah smoking. Sixty four subjects (9%) were current smokers. The mean score of knowledge about hazards of smoking was 5.6±0.9 among those who had experienced smoking. This score was 7.9±0.5 among those with no smoking experience (P=0.04). CONCLUSIONS: Rate of smoking among professional athletes is lower than general population average. So participation in organized sports may be a protective factor against tobacco use in people.
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MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/
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Hessami,Zahra, Aryanpur,Mahshid, Emami,Habib, Masjedi,Mohammadreza
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| Ischaemic heart disease in pregnancy | 2012 | Read more... | |
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J Saudi Heart Assoc
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24
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2
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97
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Ischaemic heart disease (IHD) in pregnancy, particularly myocardial infarction (MI), is a rare yet potentially fatal condition for the mother and the foetus. With delays in the age of conception, the changes in some social habits among females including cigarette and shisha smoking in addition to an increased prevalence of diabetes mellitus, IHD may represent a real hazard among pregnant women in the near future. The difficulty in the diagnosis emerges from the similarity of the signs and symptoms of ischaemia and infarct to some of the physiological adaptations that occur in a normal pregnancy. The physiological changes that are normal in pregnancy may aggravate pre-existing disease and may unmask some underlying unrecognized coronary vascular changes; therefore, the diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion and careful assessment of the underlying risk factors. The management of IHD always requires a multidisciplinary team approach. The management of each patient should be individualized according to the clinical condition, the risk factors, and the availability of the necessary support. Pregnancy after MI may be an acceptable and reasonably safe option provided the cited criteria are met. A systematic PubMed search was performed to identify all published data including cases reports, small series and systematic reviews in the existing literature. These publications were comprised of both retrospective and cross sectional population studies to maximize the number of cases considered in order to reach conclusions and make recommendations based on the best available evidence considering the rare occurrence of this event. The epidemiology, diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment, and prognosis of IHD in pregnancy are the subjects of the present review.
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Bondagji,Nabeel S.
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| Beliefs and norms associated with smoking tobacco using a waterpipe among college students | 2012 | Read more... | |
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J Addict Nurs
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23
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2
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123
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This web-based, cross-sectional survey guided by the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA), examined behavioral beliefs and normative beliefs associated with smoking tobacco using a waterpipe in a sample of 223 undergraduate college students. Beliefs and norms associated with waterpipe smoking intention were captured using the investigator-developed TRA Waterpipe Questionnaire. Significant behavioral beliefs that contributed to the prediction of smoking intentions included smoking tobacco with a waterpipe "will taste pleasant" and "will allow me to have a good time with my friends." Significant norms that emerged were perceived approval of waterpipe smoking from friends and significant others. Current smoking status, both waterpipe and cigarette, also contributed to the prediction of smoking intention. The variables of the TRA represent prime targets for intervention and provide useful information that can be used to tailor waterpipe prevention messages.
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Noonan,Devon, Kulbok,Pamela A.
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