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ArticleAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP2024

Assessment the Combining Medications with Tobacco during Water-Pipe Smoking among the University Students in Jordan.

Naeem Shalan, Yazun Jarrar, Wisam Nasser, Sura Al Zoubi, Qais Jarrar, Mohammad A Salahat, Batool Qutami

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Naeem ShalanPharmacological and Diagnostic Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Ahilyyia Amman University, Amman 19328, Jordan.
Yazun JarrarDepartment of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Salt 19117, Jordan.ORCID 0000-0002-5943-7229
Wisam NasserDepartment of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman 11733, Jordan.
Sura Al ZoubiDepartment of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Salt 19117, Jordan.
Qais JarrarINTI International University, Nilai, Malaysia.
Mohammad A SalahatDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Aqaba University of Techonology, Aqaba, Jordan.
Batool QutamiDepartment of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Salt 19117, Jordan.

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backgroundWater-pipe smoking, popularly known as "hookah" or "shisha," is a widespread social activity in the Middle East, involving the use of a water-filtered device to vaporize flavored tobacco. A concerning trend has emerged as individuals add various drugs to the tobacco mixture, complicating the health implications.

aimsThis study aimed to explore the prevalence, demographic factors, and motivations behind drug mixing with tobacco in shisha among university students in Jordan.

methodsIn this descriptive cross-sectional study, a structured questionnaire was used to collect data on participants' demographics, shisha smoking habits, drug mixing practice and the motivations behind it. Four hundred and sixty-nine (469) students, aged 18-30 years, including medical and non-medical students, from two universities in Jordan participated in this study.

resultsApproximately 18% of participants reported mixing drugs with tobacco in shisha, with paracetamol being the predominant choice (80%). Motivations varied, with 42% seeking euphoric effects, 46% a relaxing experience, and 12% a sedative outcome. Males (73%) showed a higher frequency of drug mixing compared to females (27%). In addition, non-medical reported mixing drugs with the tobacco of water-pipe more than medical students.

conclusionsThis study provides valuable insights into the complex phenomenon of drug mixing with tobacco in water-pipe smoking among university students in Jordan. The findings highlight the need for further research on clinical implications and interventions to address this emerging trend.

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StudentsWater Pipe SmokingAdolescentAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansJordanMaleMotivationPrevalenceSurveys and QuestionnairesUniversitiesYoung Adultdrug mixingJordanparacetamolUniversity Studentswater-pipe smoking

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