WTS database

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Impact of Waterpipe Tobacco Pack Health Warnings on Waterpipe Smoking Attitudes: A Qualitative Analysis among Regular Users in London	2015	Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, Hammersmith W6 8RP, UK ; Academic Unit of Primary Care and Population Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire SO16 6YD, UK.; School of Medicine and Dentistry, Barts	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 745865 Other Pages Notes LR: 20150816; JID: 101600173; OID: NLM: PMC4529913; 2014/12/08 [received]; 2015/02/18 [revised]; 2015/02/25 [accepted]; 2015/07/26 [epublish]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 2314-6141 Accession Number PMID: 26273642 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1155/2015/745865 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26273642 Abstract BACKGROUND: Despite the rise in prevalence of waterpipe tobacco smoking, it has received little legislative enforcement from governing bodies, especially in the area of health warning labels. METHODS: Twenty regular waterpipe tobacco smokers from London took part in five focus groups discussing the impact of waterpipe tobacco pack health warnings on their attitudes towards waterpipe smoking. We presented them with existing and mock waterpipe tobacco products, designed to be compliant with current and future UK/EU legislation. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS: Participants felt packs were less attractive and health warnings were more impactful as health warnings increased in size and packaging became less branded. However, participants highlighted their lack of exposure to waterpipe tobacco pack health warnings due to the inherent nature of waterpipe smoking, that is, smoking in a cafe with the apparatus already prepacked by staff. Health warnings at the point of consumption had more reported impact than health warnings at the point of sale. CONCLUSIONS: Waterpipe tobacco pack health warnings are likely to be effective if compliant with existing laws and exposed to end-users. Legislations should be reviewed to extend health warning labels to waterpipe accessories, particularly the apparatus, and to waterpipe-serving premises. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Jawad,M., Bakir,A., Ali,M., Grant,A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20150726 PMCID PMC4529913 Editors
Waterpipe tobacco smoking may undermine the progress made in curbing cigarette smoking	2014	Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, Hammersmith, London W6 8RP, UK mohammed.jawad06@imperial.ac.uk.; Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, Hammersmith, 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 31-Dec Volume 349 Issue Start Page g7761 Other Pages Notes JID: 8900488; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1756-1833; 0959-535X Accession Number PMID: 25552461 Language eng SubFile Letter; AIM; IM DOI 10.1136/bmj.g7761 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 25552461 Abstract Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Jawad,M., Millett,C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20141231 PMCID Editors
Prevalence, correlates and patterns of waterpipe smoking among secondary school students in southeast London: a cross-sectional study	2016	Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, Hammersmith, W6 8RP, UK. mohammed.jawad06@imperial.ac.uk.; Academic Unit of Primary Care and Population Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6YD, UK. moham	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full BMC public health Periodical, Abbrev. BMC Public Health Pub Date Free Form 1-Feb Volume 16 Issue Start Page 108 Other Pages 016-2770-1 Notes LR: 20160204; JID: 100968562; OID: NLM: PMC4736266; 2015/06/02 [received]; 2016/01/22 [accepted]; 2016/02/01 [aheadofprint]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1471-2458; 1471-2458 Accession Number PMID: 26830194 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI 10.1186/s12889-016-2770-1 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 26830194 Abstract BACKGROUND: Waterpipe smoking is growing worldwide, but little is known of its epidemiology in the UK due to its absence from national health surveys. We sought to address this by calculating the prevalence of waterpipe smoking among secondary school students in southeast London. METHODS: We conducted a pooled secondary analysis of routine health surveillance surveys among 11-17 year olds in convenience-sampled secondary schools from three ethnically-diverse areas of southeast London. We calculated ever (lifetime) waterpipe use, and compared its sociodemographic correlates to ever (lifetime) cigarette use. In one area we collected data on patterns of waterpipe use. RESULTS: Of 2,098 respondents (mean age 14.1 +/- 1.7 years, 55.7 % male, 46.6 % of black ethnicity), ever waterpipe use was 39.6 % (95 % CI 37.6-41.7 %) and was higher than that for ever cigarette use (32.4 %; 95 % CI 30.5-34.4). While waterpipe users were significantly and independently more likely to be male and of non-white ethnicities, at least 30 % of all age, gender and ethnic sub-groups had tried waterpipe smoking. In contrast, cigarette users were more likely to be older and of white ethnicity. In one of the three areas, over a quarter of waterpipe users were occasional or regular waterpipe smokers, and most were introduced to and currently used waterpipe in waterpipe-serving premises or friends' homes. CONCLUSIONS: Waterpipe smoking prevalence was high in southeast London, and users exhibited a different sociodemographic profile to cigarette users. Waterpipe should be included in national health surveys of young people. National surveillance is warranted to help develop suitable interventions to prevent uptake and promote cessation. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Jawad,M., Power,G. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20160201 PMCID PMC4736266 Editors
Legislation enforcement of the waterpipe tobacco industry: a qualitative analysis of the London experience	2014	Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London, London W6 8RP, UK mohammed.jawad06@imperial.ac.uk.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Periodical, Abbrev. Nicotine Tob.Res. Pub Date Free Form Jul Volume 16 Issue 7 Start Page 1000 Other Pages 1008 Notes CI: (c) The Author 2014; JID: 9815751; 2014/03/18 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1469-994X; 1462-2203 Accession Number PMID: 24642591 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1093/ntr/ntu022 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24642591 Abstract INTRODUCTION: Waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) is prevalent worldwide and is legislatively enforceable under many countries' existing tobacco laws. Globally, however, the waterpipe tobacco industry anecdotally appears poorly controlled. This study aimed to gather intelligence from local government (known as local authority [LA]) staff in London, United Kingdom, about their WTS enforcement experiences. METHODS: In-depth telephone interviews were conducted among 26 LA staff from 14 London boroughs, exploring industry characteristics and tobacco legislation compliance. Recurrent themes were analyzed and derived deductively. RESULTS: Approximately 400 waterpipe premises operate across London, benefiting from high profit margins. LA staff are resource strained, limiting their surveillance of waterpipe premises, some of which are associated with an underground culture. Noise and nuisance are key features of waterpipe premises. Most waterpipe premises were generally noncompliant with most aspects of existing tobacco legislation, mainly due to disproportionately low fines and unclear legislation enforcement guidance. Successful methods for enforcing legislation included a synchronized, multiagency approach; however, this was inconsistently implemented across boroughs. Many LA staff believe licensing waterpipe premises will improve surveillance and control the industry's proliferation. CONCLUSIONS: The waterpipe tobacco industry is unregulated and places a significant burden on many LAs in London, mainly due to lack of resources. These problems may also occur in other large cities worldwide. Existing tobacco legislation should be amended to accommodate WTS, including consideration of licensing the industry. More research is needed to gain a full understanding of the waterpipe tobacco industry and its impact on other global cities. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher . Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Data Source Authors Jawad,M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20140318 PMCID Editors
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

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