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waterpipe, water-pipe, nargile, narghile, arguileh, arguile, shisha, sheesha, chichi, hubble bubble, hubbly bubbly, goza, hookah, bong
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| Prevalence and correlates of hookah use: a nationally representative sample of US adults ages 18-40 years old | 2016 | a Department of Psychology, Queens College and The Graduate Center , The City University of New York , Queens , NY , USA.; a Department of Psychology, Queens College and The Graduate Center , The City University of New York , Queens , NY , USA.; b Departm | Read more... |
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The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Periodical, Abbrev.
Am.J.Drug Alcohol Abuse
Pub Date Free Form
16-May
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Issue
Start Page
1
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10
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LR: 20160517; JID: 7502510; OTO: NOTNLM; aheadofprint; SO: Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse. 2016 May 16:1-10.
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1097-9891; 0095-2990
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PMID: 27184516
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ENG
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10.3109/00952990.2016.1167214 [doi]
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27184516
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BACKGROUND: Hookah use may be increasing among adults in the US. Information on the prevalence and correlates of hookah use in the adult population is relatively limited. OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of current (past 30-day) and lifetime use of hookah among adults ages 18-40 in the US and to investigate the socio-demographic characteristics associated with lifetime use. METHODS: Data were drawn from the Tobacco Use Supplement of the Current Population Survey data from May 2010, August 2010, and January 2011 (n = 85,545). Logistic regression was used to examine various demographic correlates of lifetime hookah use. RESULTS: Among 18-40 year olds, the past month prevalence rate of hookah use was 0.6% and the lifetime prevalence rate of hookah use was 3.9%. Being male, non-Hispanic white, having higher levels of educational attainment, having never been married, not having any children, earning less than $20,000 annually, residing in the Midwest or western US, being a student, and being a cigarette smoker were associated with increased likelihood of lifetime hookah use. The prevalence of hookah use among current, cigarette smokers was 7.9%, more than double that of the general adult population. CONCLUSIONS: Hookah use is significantly more common among cigarette smokers and among various demographic subgroups among general adult population. Given the risks associated with hookah and poly-tobacco use, targeted public health efforts are recommended. Additionally, health-care providers may consider expanding screening tests to include hookah use.
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Grinberg,A., Goodwin,R.D.
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20160516
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| 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... |
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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
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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
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DOI
10.1093/pubmed/fdu002 [doi]
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24496555
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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.
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. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Faculty of Public Health
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Jawad,M., McIver,C., Iqbal,Z.
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20140203
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| Prevalence and correlates of low back pain in primary care: what are the contributing factors in a rapidly developing country | 2014 | Department of Medical Statistics and Epidemiology, Hamad Medical Corporation and Department of Public Health, Weill Cornell Medical College, Doha, Qatar. ; Department of Evidence for Population Health Unit, School of Epidemiology and Health Sciences, The | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Asian spine journal
Periodical, Abbrev.
Asian Spine J.
Pub Date Free Form
Jun
Volume
8
Issue
3
Start Page
227
Other Pages
236
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LR: 20140630; JID: 101314177; OID: NLM: PMC4068841; OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/01/13 [received]; 2013/04/15 [revised]; 2013/07/04 [accepted]; 2014/06/09 [epublish]; ppublish
Place of Publication
Korea (South)
ISSN/ISBN
1976-1902; 1976-1902
Accession Number
PMID: 24967035
Language
eng
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Journal Article
DOI
10.4184/asj.2014.8.3.227 [doi]
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24967035
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STUDY DESIGN: Cross-sectional. PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to determine the prevalence of low back pain (LBP) in the primary care setting with emphasis on the socio-demographic contributing factors and impact of LBP on lifestyle habits. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE: LBP is one of the most common medical conditions seen in the Primary Health Care Clinic. METHODS: A representative sample of 2,600 patients were approached and 1,829 subjects agreed to participate in this study (70.0%). Data on socio-demographic characteristics, life style habits and type of treatment were collected through a questionnaire. RESULTS: The prevalence of LBP in the study sample was 56.5% (95% confidence interval, 54.2-58.8). LBP was more prevalent among women (53.9%) compared to men (46.1%). There was significant difference between male and female patients of LBP in terms of ethnicity (p
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Bener,A., Dafeeah,E.E., Alnaqbi,K.
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Date of Electronic
20140609
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PMC4068841
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| Prevalence and correlates of switching to another tobacco product to quit smoking cigarettes | 2015 | Carter Consulting, Inc. contractor to: Office on Smoking and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA; Emory University, Department of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, Atlanta, GA; vyc9@cdc.gov.; Office on Smoking and Healt | Read more... |
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Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco
Periodical, Abbrev.
Nicotine Tob.Res.
Pub Date Free Form
May
Volume
17
Issue
5
Start Page
622
Other Pages
627
Notes
CI: (c) The Author 2014; JID: 9815751; 2014/03/10 [received]; 2014/08/24 [accepted]; 2014/09/19 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1469-994X; 1462-2203
Accession Number
PMID: 25239959
Language
eng
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Journal Article; IM
DOI
10.1093/ntr/ntu181 [doi]
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25239959
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INTRODUCTION: Using nationally representative data, we assessed the prevalence and correlates of cigarette smokers who tried switching to smokeless tobacco (SLT) or to other combusted tobacco (OCT) products to quit. METHODS: Data came from 12,400 current or former adult smokers who made a quit attempt in the past year and responded to the 2010-2011 Tobacco Use Supplement to the Current Population Survey. Demographics and smoking characteristics were computed among those switching to SLT, switching to OCT, or trying to quit without using either strategy. Bivariate and multinomial logistic regression models identified correlates of using each strategy. RESULTS: Overall, 3.1% of smokers tried switching to SLT to quit, 2.2% tried switching to OCT, and 0.6% tried both strategies. Compared to those not using either switching strategy to try to quit, males were more likely than females to try switching to SLT or OCT; Blacks were less likely than Whites to try switching to SLT, but more likely to try switching to OCT; younger age groups were more likely to try switching to SLT or OCT; current someday smokers were more likely to have try switching to SLT (vs. everyday smokers), while recent former smokers were more likely to have tried switching to OCT. Both switching groups were more likely to have used cessation medication versus those not using switching strategies. CONCLUSION: Data suggest that switching to other tobacco products is a prevalent cessation approach; messages are needed to help clinicians encourage smokers who try to quit by switching to use evidence-based cessation approaches.
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. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco
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Schauer,G.L., Malarcher,A.M., Babb,S.D.
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Date of Electronic
20140919
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| Prevalence and Correlates of Tobacco and Nicotine Containing Product Use in a Sample of United States Air Force Trainees | 2016 | Read more... | |
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Periodical, Full
Nicotine Tob Res
Periodical, Abbrev.
Nicotine Tob.Res.
Pub Date Free Form
Volume
18
Issue
4
Start Page
416
Other Pages
23
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ID: 25895952
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Language
en
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INTRODUCTION: Although there is increasing attention to the prevalence of new and emerging tobacco products in the civilian population, remarkably little is known about the current prevalence of these products in a military population. METHODS: The current investigation was designed to determine the prevalence of tobacco and nicotine containing products (TNCP) and correlates of use across multiple cohorts of trainees undergoing Technical Training in the US Air Force between April 2013 and December 2014. Chi-square test, Cochran-Armitage test for linear trend, and logistic regression models were applied to test differences and linear trends across time for TNCP use as well as correlates of use in a cross-sectional sample of 13 685 Airmen (final analytic sample). RESULTS: Over a quarter (26.9%) of Airmen reported regular use of a TNCP. The two most prevalent products were cigarettes (11.2%) and hookah (10.5%). Among correlates of use, Airmen that regularly use TNCPs were more likely to be male, younger, non-Hispanic white, and single with a high school degree or General Education Development. Hookah was the most endorsed for intentions to use, and along with e-cigarettes, had the lowest perception of harm. While prevalence of most products remained constant across entering cohorts, the prevalence of e-cigarettes showed significant linear increase. CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of TNCP use is high across cohorts of Airmen. Remarkably high estimates of future intentions to use and low perceptions of harm for emerging products suggest that intervention efforts should be directed at multiple forms of TNCP use to address this important public health issue.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntv090
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MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/
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Little,Melissa A., Derefinko,Karen J., Bursac,Zoran, Ebbert,Jon O., Colvin,Lauren, Talcott,Gerald W., Hryshko-Mullen, Ann, Richey,Phyllis A., Klesges,Robert C.
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| Prevalence and correlates of waterpipe tobacco smoking by college students in North Carolina | 2011 | Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, United States. ESutfin@wfubmc.edu | Read more... |
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Drug and alcohol dependence
Periodical, Abbrev.
Drug Alcohol Depend.
Pub Date Free Form
1-May
Volume
115
Issue
2-Jan
Start Page
131
Other Pages
136
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LR: 20150204; CI: Copyright (c) 2011; GR: R01 AA014007/AA/NIAAA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 AA014007-09/AA/NIAAA NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01AA014007/AA/NIAAA NIH HHS/United States; JID: 7513587; NIHMS271506; OID: NLM: NIHMS271506; OID: NLM: PMC30896
Place of Publication
Ireland
ISSN/ISBN
1879-0046; 0376-8716
Accession Number
PMID: 21353750
Language
eng
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Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; IM
DOI
10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2011.01.018 [doi]
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21353750
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BACKGROUND: Known most commonly in the U.S. as "hookah," waterpipe tobacco smoking appears to be growing among college students. Despite beliefs that waterpipe use is safer than cigarette smoking, research to date (albeit limited) has found health risks of waterpipe smoking are similar to those associated with cigarette smoking, including lung cancer, respiratory illness, and periodontal disease. The goals of this study were to estimate the prevalence of use among a large, multi-institution sample of college students and identify correlates of waterpipe use, including other health-risk behaviors (i.e., cigarette smoking, alcohol, marijuana, and other illicit drug use) and availability of commercial waterpipe tobacco smoking venues. METHODS: A cross-sectional sample of 3770 college students from eight universities in North Carolina completed a web-based survey in fall 2008. RESULTS: Forty percent of the sample reported ever having smoked tobacco from a waterpipe, and 17% reported current (past 30-day) waterpipe tobacco smoking. Correlates associated with current waterpipe use included demographic factors (male gender, freshman class); other health-risk behaviors (daily and nondaily cigarette smoking, alcohol use, marijuana use, other illicit drug use); perceiving waterpipe tobacco smoking as less harmful than regular cigarettes; and having a commercial waterpipe venue near campus. CONCLUSIONS: The results highlight the popularity of waterpipe tobacco smoking among college students and underscore the need for more research to assess the public health implications of this growing trend.
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Elsevier Ireland Ltd
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Sutfin,E.L., McCoy,T.P., Reboussin,B.A., Wagoner,K.G., Spangler,J., Wolfson,M.
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Date of Electronic
20110225
PMCID
PMC3089695
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| Prevalence and determinants of physical activity and lifestyle in relation to obesity among schoolchildren in Israel | 2009 | Read more... | |
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Periodical, Full
Public Health Nutr
Periodical, Abbrev.
Public Health Nutr.
Pub Date Free Form
Volume
12
Issue
6
Start Page
774
Other Pages
82
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ID: 18674392
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OBJECTIVE: To describe the relationships between physical activity, lifestyle determinants and obesity in adolescent Israeli schoolchildren.Design and settingCross-sectional survey. SUBJECTS: The MABAT Youth Survey was a nationally representative, school-based study of youth in grades 7 to 12 (ages 11-19 years). METHODS: Self-administered questionnaires assessed health behaviours and anthropometric indices were measured. Logistic regression analysis was used to examine the associations between obesity, physical activity, socio-economic status and other lifestyle habits. One-way ANOVA was used to determine mean physical activity levels (MET values) by BMI categories. RESULTS: The prevalence of overweight was 13-15 % and of obesity 4-9 % depending on gender and ethnicity, and was higher among the non-Jewish sectors. Thirty-six per cent and 57 % of Jewish girls and boys, and 40 % and 58 % of non-Jewish girls and boys, respectively, were optimally active. Boys from low socio-economic schools and those who slept for less than 6 h at night were less active. Girls from middle school were found to be 53 % more optimally physically active among Jews, and 89 % more among non-Jews, compared with girls from high school (P = 0.001); girls with less educated parents were also less physically active. No clear relationship was found between the level of obesity and physical activity. CONCLUSIONS: Physical inactivity was strongly related to gender, age, social status, sleeping habits, hookah smoking, and parental educational status. Education and intervention programmes should focus on these risk factors.
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Body Mass Index, Exercise/physiology, Life Style, Obesity/epidemiology, Overweight/epidemiology, Adolescent, Analysis of Variance, Anthropometry, Arabs, Child, Cross-Sectional Studies, Educational Status, Female, Health Behavior, Humans, Israel/epidemiology, Jews, Logistic Models, Male, Obesity/ethnology, Obesity/etiology, Odds Ratio, Overweight/ethnology, Overweight/etiology, Prevalence, Risk Factors, Sleep/physiology, Socioeconomic Factors, Questionnaires, Young Adult
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S1368980008002991
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MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/
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Nitzan Kaluski,Dorit, Demem Mazengia,Getachew, Shimony,Tal, Goldsmith,Rebecca, Berry,Elliot M.
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| Prevalence and determinants of susceptibility to cigarette smoking among school students in Pakistan: secondary analysis of Global Youth Tobacco Survey | 2014 | School of Public Health, Dow University of Health Sciences, OJHA Campus, SUPARCO road, Gulzar e Hijri, Karachi, Pakistan. kashif.shafique@glasgow.ac.uk. | Read more... |
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Substance abuse treatment, prevention, and policy
Periodical, Abbrev.
Subst.Abuse Treat.Prev.Policy.
Pub Date Free Form
21-Feb
Volume
9
Issue
Start Page
10
Other Pages
597X-9-10
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LR: 20150515; JID: 101258060; OID: NLM: PMC3936926; 2013/11/04 [received]; 2014/02/18 [accepted]; 2014/02/21 [aheadofprint]; epublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1747-597X; 1747-597X
Accession Number
PMID: 24555481
Language
eng
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Journal Article; IM
DOI
10.1186/1747-597X-9-10 [doi]
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24555481
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BACKGROUND: Susceptibility to smoke has been recognized as a strong predictor of smoking experimentation and taking up regular smoking habit. The identification of smoking susceptible individuals and its determinants is important in the efforts to reduce future smoking prevalence. The aims of this study are to estimate prevalence of susceptibility to smoke among adolescents, and identify factors associated with it. METHODS: Cross sectional data was obtained from Global Youth Tobacco Survey conducted in three cities of Pakistan in year 2004. Study population consisted of students in grades, 8th, 9th, and 10th; aged 13 to 15 years. Secondary analysis using univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to estimate the associations between smoking susceptibility and co-variates. Descriptive statistics were reported in proportions, and adjusted odds ratios with 95% confidence interval were used to report logistic regression analyses. RESULTS: Approximately 12% of nonsmoking students were found susceptible to smoking. Students, who were females (OR = 1.53, 95% CI [1.24-1.89]); whose parents (OR = 1.64, 95% CI [1.35-1.99]); or close friend smoked (OR = 2.77, 95% CI [2.27- 3.40]) were more susceptible to cigarette smoking. Students who had good knowledge about harmful effects of smoking (OR = 0.54, 95% CI [0.43-0.69]); and had access to anti-smoking media (OR = 0.73, 95% CI [0.59-0.89]) were less likely to be susceptible to smoking. CONCLUSION: Students who were females, had smoking parents, friends or exposure to newspaper/magazines cigarette marketing, were more susceptible to cigarette smoking among Pakistani adolescents. While knowledge of harmful effects of smoking and access to anti-smoking media served as protective factors against susceptibility to smoking.
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Aslam,S.K., Zaheer,S., Rao,S., Shafique,K.
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Date of Electronic
20140221
PMCID
PMC3936926
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| Prevalence and determinants of tobacco use among Iraqi adolescents: Iraq GYTS 2012 | 2013 | Read more... | |
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Periodical, Full
Tob Induc Dis
Periodical, Abbrev.
Pub Date Free Form
Volume
11
Issue
1
Start Page
14
Other Pages
14
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ID: 23810083
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en
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BACKGROUND: The use of any form of tobacco by 13-15Â year old individuals is 10% globally as identified through the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS). This study aimed at assessing the prevalence and determinants of tobacco use among Iraqi adolescents. METHODS: A cross sectional study was carried out on 1750 participants selected randomly from preparatory and secondary schools in Baghdad, Iraq in 2012. Through a multistage stratified random sample scheme. The GYTS questionnaire was applied. RESULTS: The study results indicated that 21.8% of Iraqi adolescents are tobacco users (male 27.1%, female 12.7%). Cigarette smoking was noted as the main type of tobacco use (13.9%) followed by shisha (4.8%) and pipe (1.4%). The stepwise logistic regression indicated a number of predictors of tobacco use. Male adolescents were twice more likely to be tobacco users than female students (OR 2.31; 95%C.I: 1.57-3.42). Furthermore, students whose parents or sibling were smokers had doubled the risk of tobacco use relative to those with no parents or siblings current smokers (OR1.97; 95%C.I: 1.04-2.77 and OR1.86; 95%C.I: 1.21-2.87 respectively). Having close friends who smoked was also identified as an important risk factor towards adolescent tobacco use. Those who reported that some of their friends smoked were 2.67 times more likely to be smokers (95%C.I: 1.83-3.89), while those who reported that most/all of their friends were smokers were 8.18 times more likely to be smokers themselves (95%C.I: 4.65-14.39). CONCLUSION: Smoking rates among Iraqi adolescents were found to be among the higher rates of adolescent smoking prevalence in the Middle East. Multiple family and peer related characteristics were related to tobacco use. Preventive activities should take place to curb the tobacco epidemic in Iraq.
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MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/
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Hussain,Hamid Y., Abdul Satar, Bushra,A.
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| Prevalence and determinants of tobacco use among young people in The Gambia | 2017 | Division of Epidemiology and Public Health, UK Center for Tobacco and Alcohol Studies, University of Nottingham, Clinical Science Building, CityHospital, Nottingham NG5 1PB, UK.; Ministry of Health & Social Welfare, National Public Health Labora(TRUNCATED | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
BMJ global health
Periodical, Abbrev.
BMJ Glob.Health.
Pub Date Free Form
28-Dec
Volume
2
Issue
4
Start Page
e000482
Other Pages
2017-000482. eCollection 2017
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LR: 20181113; GR: MR/K023195/1/Medical Research Council/United Kingdom; JID: 101685275; OTO: NOTNLM; 2017/07/18 00:00 [received]; 2017/08/30 00:00 [revised]; 2017/09/01 00:00 [accepted]; 2018/01/16 06:00 [entrez]; 2018/01/16 06:00 [pubmed]; 2018/01/16 06:
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
2059-7908; 2059-7908
Accession Number
PMID: 29333286
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eng
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Journal Article
DOI
10.1136/bmjgh-2017-000482 [doi]
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29333286
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Introduction: Tobacco consumption and consequent morbidity and mortality are expected to grow most markedly over coming decades in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Preventing tobacco experimentation and uptake among young people in LMICs is therefore vital. However, data on smoking in these countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, remain sparse. Method: We used two-stage cluster random sampling to select students in upper and senior secondary schools throughout The Gambia, and a self-administered questionnaire to collect data on their tobacco use, risk factors and demographic details. Results: Of 10 392 eligible students, 10 289 (99%; 55% girls and 44% boys, age 12-20 years) participated. The prevalence of ever smoking cigarettes, cigars or pipes was 16.7% (25.7% boys and 9.4% girls) and current (past 30 days) smoking 4.5% (7.9% boys and 1.5% girls). Smoking was more common among students attending private schools (OR 1.69, 95% CI 1.29 to 2.22), of Christian or other faiths compared with Muslims, living with parents (OR 1.39, 95% CI 1.06 to 1.81), who had smoking allowed in their homes (OR 1.67, 95% CI 1.30 to 2.13), with family members who smoked or had one or more friends who smoked. Most (55.6%) smokers want to stop, but only 22% received any stop smoking support. Ever smoking of shisha, at 8.1%, was unexpectedly high, and relatively prevalent among girls (11.4% of boys and 5.4% of girls). Conclusions: Tobacco use is common among young people in The Gambia. Shisha smoking is also common in this population, and in relative terms especially among girls. Further work is required to determine whether this is a problem local to The Gambia or reflects a wider pattern of tobacco use in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Jallow,I.K., Britton,J., Langley,T.
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Date of Electronic
20171228
PMCID
PMC5759717
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