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ArticleSubstance use & misuse2019

How Do Waterpipe Smoking Establishments Attract Smokers? Implications for Policy.

Taghrid Asfar, Ziyad Ben Taleb, Olatokunbo Osibogun, Estefania C Ruano-Herreria, Danielle Sierra, Kenneth D Ward, Ramzi G Salloum, Wasim Maziak

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Article in Substance use & misuse, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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6 citing papers in PubMed.

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  6. Waterpipe smoking: the pressing need for risk communication.Expert review of respiratory medicine · 2019
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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors.

Taghrid Asfara Department of Public Health Sciences , University of Miami Miller School of Medicine , Miami , Florida , USA.
Ziyad Ben Talebd Department of Epidemiology, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work , Florida International University , Miami , Florida , USA.
Olatokunbo Osibogund Department of Epidemiology, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work , Florida International University , Miami , Florida , USA.
Estefania C Ruano-Herreriaa Department of Public Health Sciences , University of Miami Miller School of Medicine , Miami , Florida , USA.
Danielle Sierraa Department of Public Health Sciences , University of Miami Miller School of Medicine , Miami , Florida , USA.
Kenneth D Wardc Syrian Center for Tobacco Studies , Memphis , Tennessee , USA.
Ramzi G Salloumf Department of Health Outcomes and Policy , University of Florida, College of Medicine , Gainesville , Florida , USA.
Wasim Maziakc Syrian Center for Tobacco Studies , Memphis , Tennessee , USA.

Funding

Translating evidence and building capacity to support waterpipe control in the Eastern MediterraneanR01TW010654 · FIC · FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY · PI ASFAR, TAGHRID, MAZIAK, WASIM · 2017 to 2021
$1.8M
FIC NIH HHS R01 TW010654
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGiven the unique social nature of waterpipe smoking, an important factor contributing to its popularity is the spread of waterpipe establishments.

objectivesWith a focus on implications for regulations, we conducted a qualitative assessment of customers' online reviews on Yelp.com to gain insight into their positive and negative perceptions about waterpipe establishments and products, and identify features that are most important to them.

methodsIn June 2016, an online search of Yelp was conducted to identify waterpipe establishments in Miami, Florida. First, we collected information from the websites on establishments' characteristics and their marketing practices. Then we selected customers' waterpipe-related reviews and used an inductive qualitative method to code and identify key themes associated with positive and negative customers' experiences. Thematic analysis was completed upon reaching saturation. The final coding scheme consisted of 32 codes within eight themes.

resultsThe homepage of the establishment was used to promote special discounts and events, while the online waterpipe menu was used to promote the waterpipe products. Our thematic analysis indicated that the variety of flavored tobacco was the most rated positive factor to customers, while the low-quality charcoal and high price were the most negative factors. Conclusions/Importance: Waterpipe online advertisements and promotions should be monitored and restricted. The availability of flavored tobacco, innovative device/accessories, affordable pricing, and charcoal quality are important domains for waterpipe establishments policy/regulation. Regulatory framework for waterpipe establishments should address the complex context of waterpipe including the venue (i.e., physical, website, menu), the tobacco, the device/accessories, and charcoal.

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Health PolicyCommerceDrug and Narcotic ControlFloridaHumansMarketingSmokersWater Pipe Smokingonline advertisementonline customers reviewsonline promotionspolicy and regulationQualitative studysocial mediawaterpipe establishmentsYelp

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