ArticleDentistry journal2020
Perceptions of Waterpipe Smoking among Young Adults: A Phenomenological Study.
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- Waterpipe Smoking Among Japanese Teens and Young Adults: an Emerging Public Health Concern.Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco · 2026Article
- Waterpipe use among people who smoke in rural Vietnam: Secondary analysis from the M2Q2 randomized clinical trial.Tobacco prevention & cessation · 2026Article
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- Etiology of waterpipe smoking on the coast of Bandar Abbas city: A qualitative study of men in southern Iran.Journal of education and health promotion · 2025Article
- Identifying the Determinants of Hookah Smoking Among the Youth; A Mixed-Methods Study.Journal of community health · 2024Article
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- Peri-Implant Inflammation in Waterpipe Users and Cigarette Smokers: An Observational Study.International dental journal · 2023Observational
- Flavours and flavourings in waterpipe products: a comparison between tobacco, herbal molasses and steam stones.Tobacco control · 2023Article
- Qualitative Research in Healthcare: Data Analysis.Journal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi · 2023Review
- Smoking Cessation on Periodontal and Peri-Implant Health Status: A Systematic Review.Dentistry journal · 2022Review
- Exploring Contributing Factors of Solitary Drinking among Hong Kong Chinese Adolescents and Young Adults: A Descriptive Phenomenology.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundWaterpipe 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.
methodsThis 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.
resultsSixteen 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.
conclusionsWaterpipe 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.
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