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H R Mohammed1, Y Zhang, I M Newman

  • 1Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, University of Kuwait, Kuwait.

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Waterpipe smoking is prevalent in Kuwait, with 45% of participants exclusively smoking waterpipes. Waterpipe smokers were more likely to be female, unskilled workers, and started smoking later than cigarette smokers.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Waterpipe smoking (also known as hookah or shisha) is a significant public health concern globally.
  • Understanding smoking behaviors and beliefs is crucial for developing effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate smoking behaviors and beliefs among a Kuwaiti population.
  • To compare characteristics of waterpipe smokers with cigarette smokers.

Main Methods:

  • A nonrandom sample of 2972 Kuwaitis completed a questionnaire on smoking habits and beliefs.
  • Factor analysis was used to analyze beliefs associated with waterpipe smoking.

Main Results:

  • 45% of participants smoked only waterpipes, 12% only cigarettes, and 8% both.
  • Waterpipe smokers were more likely to be female and unskilled manual workers compared to professionals or students.
  • Waterpipe smokers initiated smoking at a later age and predominantly smoked at coffee houses.

Conclusions:

  • Waterpipe smoking represents a substantial smoking behavior in Kuwait.
  • Findings provide insights for public health policies and risk reduction strategies targeting waterpipe use.