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Do household smoking behaviors constitute a risk factor for hookah use?
Hikmet Jamil1, James Janisse, Dalia Elsouhag
1Department of Family Medicine and Public Health Sciences, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA. hjamil@med.wayne.edu
Summary
Family members smoking hookah at home significantly increases the risk of hookah use. Parental and sibling hookah smoking are key risk factors, alongside male gender and younger age.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Limited research exists on family influence on hookah (waterpipe) smoking.
- Previous studies extensively explored familial roles in cigarette smoking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate family members' hookah smoking behaviors as a potential risk factor for hookah use.
- To identify specific familial influences on hookah smoking initiation and prevalence.
Main Methods:
- An anonymous, self-administered survey was conducted with 801 adults in southeast Michigan.
- Data collected included personal and family hookah smoking habits and perceived health risks.
- Multinomial logistic regression analysis was employed to determine risk factors for hookah use.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of current hookah smoking was 26% in the study population.
- Having a father, mother, or sibling who smokes hookah at home significantly increased the odds of an individual smoking hookah.
- Male gender and younger age were also identified as significant risk factors for current hookah smoking.
Conclusions:
- Parental and sibling hookah smoking at home are significant risk factors for hookah use.
- Demographic factors such as male gender and younger age are associated with increased hookah smoking risk.
- Understanding family dynamics is crucial for developing targeted interventions to prevent hookah smoking.
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