scholarly journals Perceptions of Waterpipe Smoking among Young Adults: A Phenomenological Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 134
Author(s):  
Amraj. Dhillon ◽  
Tim Doran ◽  
Vishal. Aggarwal
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Tobacco Smoking ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Waterpipe Smoking ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking

Background: Waterpipe tobacco smoking is becoming increasingly popular in the West among young people. Given the associated health risks of this behaviour, we aimed to investigate why young adults take up waterpipe tobacco smoking and their attitudes to the associated risks. Methods: This was a qualitative study, with a phenomenological perspective. Focus groups and face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted among waterpipe smokers aged 20–30 years living in London, UK. Transcripts were analysed using constant comparison and cycling between the data and analysis. Data collection continued until thematic saturation was achieved. Results: Sixteen smokers attended focus groups and face-to-face interviews. Seven main themes emerged encompassing four main dimensions relating to: lack of knowledge, perceived risk, affordability, and social addiction. Waterpipe was perceived to be safer than cigarette smoking due to the pleasant odour, fruity flavours, and belief that water filtered the toxins. The waterpipe had become a “social addiction” enhancing group atmosphere, was cheap and did not have the dangers of violence or hallucinations associated with other addictions like alcohol and drugs. Because of their intermittent smoking patterns and the lack of statutory warnings, none felt they were not at risk of any adverse side effects. Conclusions: Waterpipe smoking is a growing public health problem; the social environment associated with its use is perceived to be a positive outlet by smokers who do not consider it harmful to their health. These perceptions need to be addressed urgently by anti-smoking policies.

Characteristics, reasons, behavior and knowledge towards waterpipe smoking in Saudi Arabia

2017 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elluru Venkatesh ◽  
Mohammad Yousef Al Jemal ◽  
Abdullah Saleh Al Samani
Keyword(s):  
Tobacco Smoking ◽  
Mediterranean Region ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean Region ◽  
Waterpipe Smoking ◽  
Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Amount Of Knowledge ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Harmful Effects

AbstractBackgroundThe present scenario shows that waterpipe smoking, one of tobacco smoking methods, the practice off which dates back at least 400 year is appealing to the youth. Waterpipe tobacco smoking is frequently linked with nations of the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) comprising Egypt, Kuwait, Lebanon and Syria. The present study shows the socio-demographic characteristics, behavior and knowledge of youth towards waterpipe smoking. Recognizing these features may help emphasize intervention methods.MethodsA self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data about waterpipe smoking comprising sociodemographic, behavior, reasons and knowledge from 230 university students.Results230 questionnaires were distributed from which only 199 were included in the study as 31 were excluded because of incompleteness of the survey. The mean age for starting smoking was 19.49 ± 3.75 years with 32.5% of family members and the majority of their friends engaged with waterpipe smoking. Pleasure and happiness (76%), helps me to deal with pressure (78%) and acceptance by society (91%), were the major reasons cited for waterpipe smoking. It being less harmful and less addictive (55%) compared to cigarettes and no objection from the parents (58%) were the other cited reasons. Furthermore, less than 50% of the participants had correct knowledge of its harmful effects.ConclusionIt is clearly evident from our findings that there is a meagre amount of knowledge regarding the harmful effects of waterpipe smoking. It is essential that programs to impart knowledge regarding the harmful effects of waterpipe smoking and dependence should be of the utmost importance.

scholarly journals Sociocultural factors contributing to waterpipe tobacco smoking among young women: a qualitative study in Iran

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeinab Makvandi ◽  
Firoozeh Mostafavi ◽  
Saeed Bashirian ◽  
Fereshteh Zamani-Alavijeh ◽  
Roya Kelishadi
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Tobacco Smoking ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Sociocultural Factors ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking ◽  
Collection Data

Abstract Background Waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) is currently a serious and growing public health threat in the world, especially in adolescents and young women. The aim of the study was to explore sociocultural factors contributing to WTS among young women in Iran.Methods This qualitative study was conducted from August 2017 to January 2019 in Isfahan and Hamadan cities, Iran; it included 13-30-year-old females with experience of WTS. For data collection, in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted at participants’ preferred time and place. Concurrent with data collection, data were analyzed through conventional content analysis.Findings In total, 34 main participants with mean (SD) age of 22.97(4.89) years and eight auxiliary participants with mean (SD) age of 34 (9.95) years participated in the present study. Sociocultural factors contributing to WTS were categorized into four main categories of waterpipe glamorization by its producers and sellers, media advertisement or silence, common sociocultural traditions, and governmental policies and regulations.Conclusion WTS among young women in Iran is affected by a wide range of sociocultural factors. Therefore, interdisciplinary multidimensional strategies are needed for WTS management and prevention among young women. Public education, strict supervision of tobacco import, export, and selling, ample employment opportunities for young people and effective leisure time management are essential to reduce WTS.

scholarly journals Waterpipe Tobacco Cessation

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement 2) ◽  
pp. 29s-29s
Author(s):  
K. Shishani
Keyword(s):  
Tobacco Smoking ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Tobacco Cessation ◽  
Contingency Management ◽  
Cochrane Review ◽  
Point Prevalence ◽  
Primary Study ◽  
Waterpipe Smoking ◽  
Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking ◽  
Prolonged Abstinence

Background: Waterpipe smoking contains carcinogens and toxicants such as tobacco nitrosamines and heavy metals. To date, few smoking cessation interventions targeting waterpipe tobacco smoking have been reported worldwide. The most recent Cochrane review emphasized the need for evidence on hookah tobacco use interventions since only a few trials of sufficient quality have been published. Aim: The objective of this randomized clinical trial was to examine the efficacy of contingency management (CM) for promoting initial waterpipe smoking abstinence. Methods: Thirty-nine adults completed the study. Participants were adults 18 years of age and older who smoked tobacco using a waterpipe three times or more per week for the past one year, did not smoke cigarettes, and were not planning on quitting waterpipe tobacco smoking. A two-group, repeated measures (10 study visits on Mondays and Thursdays) design was used. Participants were randomly assigned to either the contingent (n = 19) or noncontingent (n = 20) study arms. The primary study outcomes were biochemically verified prolonged abstinence and 7-day point prevalence. Results: The prolonged abstinence rate in the contingent and noncontingent groups were 42.1% and 5.0%, respectively, ( P = 0.008). The 7-day point prevalence in the contingent and noncontingent were 47.4% and 5.0%, respectively, ( P = 0.003). Conclusion: Rewards contingent on biochemically verified abstinence promote initial waterpipe tobacco cessation. This is useful information for consideration in future cessation programs for waterpipe smokers.

scholarly journals Aspects associated with waterpipe smoking in Iranian youths: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamid Jafaralilou ◽  
Arman Latifi ◽  
Mehdi Khezeli ◽  
Atefeh Afshari ◽  
Farahnaz Zare
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Waterpipe Smoking ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
Mediterranean Countries ◽  
Second Category

Abstract Background Waterpipe is one of the oldest methods of tobacco smoking, which has become the public health challenge, especially in the Eastern Mediterranean countries such as Iran. This study aimed to investigate the waterpipe smoking (WPS) in the young people of Kermanshah in 2020, using a qualitative method. Methods This was a qualitative study conducted with the approach of content analysis. Participants were young waterpipe user aged 17 to 25 years selected by purposeful sampling method in Kermanshah city, located in the west of Iran. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews in face-to-face and audio-recorded methods based on an interview guideline during June to August 2020. Then researchers transcribed verbatim and analyzed the content of the interviews thematically. Results In this study, 23 young people who were waterpipe users at the time of the study participated. The results showed that social aspects in three sub-categories were involved in WPS including “socio-cultural aspects”, “socio-environmental aspects”, and “social relations”. Individual aspects of waterpipe use as second category also consisted of two sub-categories including “motivational aspects” and “lack of psycho-protective aspects”. Conclusions It seems that the implementation of the policy of reducing access to waterpipe in public environments is effective in reducing waterpipe consumption. It is suggested that educational and interventions, based on targeted models and theories be implemented in order to increase young people’s belief and perception on dangers of WPS, and to improve their self-efficacy to smoking cessation.

Are Young Adults Talking about Their Family Health History? A Qualitative Investigation

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lei Xu ◽  
Wura Jacobs ◽  
Mary Odum ◽  
Caitlin Melton ◽  
Lindsey Holland ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Essential Role ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Family Health History ◽  
Qualitative Investigation ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Health History ◽  
Culturally Tailored ◽  
Proactive Care

Family Health History (FHH) plays an essential role in risk assessment for a variety of hereditaryconditions. However, little is known about how young adults communicate with their family membersabout FHH. We conducted face-to-face, semi-structured interviews with 30 college students to gatherinformation about their FHH communications with family members. Our sample was diverse and halfof our participants were international young adults. Our findings indicated that none of the intervieweeshad initiated conversations about their FHH. Our findings highlight the need to provide culturally-tailored educational programs for young adults on the importance of collecting FHH for proactive care.

scholarly journals Consumer Acceptance and Expectations of a Mobile Health Application to Photograph Skin Lesions for Early Detection of Melanoma

Dermatology ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 235 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Uyen Koh ◽  
Caitlin Horsham ◽  
H. Peter Soyer ◽  
Lois J. Loescher ◽  
Nicole Gillespie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Medical Practitioner ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Mobile Health Application ◽  
Survey Responses

Background: Mobile teledermoscopy may facilitate skin self-examinations (SSEs) and further improve monitoring and detection of melanoma. Objective: To assess consumer acceptability and expectations of a mobile health app used to: (i) instruct SSE and (ii) conduct consumer-performed mobile teledermoscopy. Methods: People aged 18 years and above were invited to participate in either (i) an online survey or (ii) focus group in Brisbane, Australia. Participants were asked about their SSE practices, mobile teledermoscopy acceptance, and app design and functionality. The online survey responses and focus group discussions were coded by two researchers who conducted thematic analysis. Results: Four focus groups were held with a total of 28 participants; 88 participants completed the online survey. The mean ages of participants in the focus group and online survey were 46 and 38 years, respectively. There were more males in the focus groups (61%, 17/28) compared to the online survey (19%, 17/88). Regular SSEs were conducted by 56 (64%) of the online survey participants. Barriers to SSE were forgetfulness (44%), low self-perceived risk of melanoma (25%) and low confidence in conducting SSEs (25%). The large majority of online survey participants (95%) would consider sending photos of their skin lesions to a medical practitioner via an app. Focus group participants reported that they would accept using mobile teledermoscopy; however, they would prefer to use it to monitor lesions between face-to-face consultations. Conclusions: Overall, participants had positive views on using mobile teledermoscopy to send images of skin lesions to a dermatologist or other medical practitioner.

Arabian nights in Hong Kong: Chinese young adults’ experience of waterpipe smoking

2020 ◽  
pp. tobaccocontrol-2020-055699
Author(s):  
Jung Jae Lee ◽  
Karly Cheuk Yin Yeung ◽  
Man Ping Wang ◽  
Sally Thorne
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Social Connections ◽  
Natural Setting ◽  
Waterpipe Smoking ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Arabian Nights ◽  
Young Females ◽  
Policy Measures ◽  
Chinese Young Adults ◽  
Harmful Effects

BackgroundWaterpipe smoking (WPS) has increased among young adults who may be oblivious to its harmful effects. We explored Chinese young adults’ experiences of using waterpipes.MethodsSemi-structured interviews with 49 Chinese young adults aged between 18 to 30 years who had smoked waterpipes in the past 30 days were undertaken between May and October 2019. We analysed transcripts using interpretive description that includes an inductive analytical approach and constant comparison strategy.ResultsSix themes on the WPS experience emerged: fostering social connections on weekend nights; bars as a natural setting for waterpipe smoking; providing pleasure; securing social status among young females; growing acceptance and a lack of education; lack of regulation on waterpipe smoking.ConclusionsWe provide the first evidence regarding Chinese young adults’ WPS use. Policy measures to de-normalise false perceptions of WPS are urgently needed to deter use among young adults.

scholarly journals Patterns of Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking Among U.S. Young Adults, 2013−2014

2017 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 507-512 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramzi G. Salloum ◽  
James F. Thrasher ◽  
Kayla R. Getz ◽  
Tracey E. Barnett ◽  
Taghrid Asfar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Tobacco Smoking ◽  
Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking

Toward Theory and Technique for Online Focus Groups

2011 ◽  
pp. 193-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
Albino Claudio Bosio ◽  
Guendaline Graffigna ◽  
Edoardo Lozza
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Discussion Groups ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Online Focus Groups ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Different Levels

Starting from a review of current dominant points of view about online focus groups, the authors outline the results of a research project in which they compared face-to-face discussion groups with different formats of online focus groups (forum; chat; forum plus chat) in order to identify their methodological specificities. The comparison was conducted with young adults on three health-related topics with different levels of social sensitivity. Systematic analysis of the conversational and thematic characteristics of all discussion transcripts revealed interesting characteristics of the four focus group techniques considered. The results corroborate the view that the research setting influences the findings production process in qualitative research, and might be the basis for a theory of online focus group techniques that can orient the researcher in choosing the online focus group technique best suited to his or her study aims and topics.

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