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Which Behavior Change Techniques May Help Waterpipe Smokers to Quit? An Expert Consensus Using a Modified Delphi
Nancy O'Neill1, Omara Dogar1, Mohammed Jawad2,3
1Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, UK.
Summary
Waterpipe smoking cessation interventions can be improved using expert-ranked behavior change techniques (BCTs). Relapse prevention and awareness of harms are key BCTs for quitting waterpipe smoking.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
- Addiction Medicine
Background:
- Waterpipe smoking is addictive and harmful, with unique cessation challenges compared to cigarette smoking.
- Limited research exists on effective behavioral change techniques (BCTs) for waterpipe smoking cessation.
- Understanding specific BCTs for waterpipe cessation is crucial for public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish expert consensus on the effectiveness of various BCTs for supporting waterpipe smoking cessation.
- To identify and rank BCTs that can aid individuals in quitting waterpipe smoking.
Main Methods:
- A modified Delphi technique was used, involving 24 experts in waterpipe smoking cessation.
- Experts ranked 55 BCTs across three categories: awareness of harms/benefits, preparation for quitting, and relapse prevention.
- Kendall's W statistic assessed inter-expert agreement on BCT effectiveness.
Main Results:
- Strong consensus was achieved for BCTs promoting relapse prevention and sustaining an ex-smoker identity (w = 0.7).
- Moderate consensus was found for BCTs increasing awareness of harms/benefits (w = 0.6) and preparation for quitting (w = 0.6).
- The highest-ranked BCTs included informing about consequences, assessing readiness to quit, and managing withdrawal symptoms.
Conclusions:
- An inventory of expert-validated BCTs can guide health professionals in supporting waterpipe smokers to quit.
- These findings have implications for developing targeted behavioral interventions and future research in waterpipe cessation.
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