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    • Public Health
    • Behavioral Science
    • Addiction Research

    Background:

    • Waterpipe (WP) smoking is a growing public health concern globally.
    • Limited research exists on the dependence levels and associated factors of exclusive WP smoking (WPS).
    • Understanding WPS dependence is crucial for developing targeted interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence and predictors of WP smoking (WPS) dependence.
    • To examine the association between WPS dependence and depressive symptoms.
    • To identify factors for tailored WP prevention programs.

    Main Methods:

    • Cross-sectional study design.
    • Community sample of 270 exclusive WP smokers.
    • Self-report measures for WPS dependence and depressive symptoms.

    Main Results:

    • High prevalence of WPS dependence (62.6%).
    • Significant predictors included age, depression, age of starting WPS, duration, income, daily smoking, perceived attraction, and desire to quit.
    • WPS dependence was significantly associated with increased depressive symptoms.

    Conclusions:

    • WPS dependence is alarmingly prevalent among exclusive users.
    • Identified predictors offer insights for developing effective prevention and cessation interventions.
    • Further research is needed to understand the long-term impacts of WPS dependence.