Waterpipe tobacco smoking in healthcare students in the University of Jordan
IntroductionWaterpipe smoking has gained popularity globally, often perceived as a safer alternative to cigarettes, particularly among young adults. This study aimed to assess the prevalence, socio-demographic effects, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors toward waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) among...
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| author | Amjad Bani Hani Shahd Mansour Moaath M. Al Smady Farah Bani Hani Seba Mohanned Obeidat Eman Ahmed Zahran Nour Awamleh Rama Rayyan Farah T. Bani-Khaled Mahmoud Odeh Lana T. Alshdaifat Rami Addasi Raed Al-Taher |
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| description | IntroductionWaterpipe smoking has gained popularity globally, often perceived as a safer alternative to cigarettes, particularly among young adults. This study aimed to assess the prevalence, socio-demographic effects, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors toward waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) among healthcare students in Jordan.MethodsUsing a quantitative cross-sectional design, data was collected from August 2022 to February 2023 through a structured, anonymous online survey. Out of 2003 responses, 1988 met the inclusion criteria.ResultsThe prevalence of waterpipe tobacco smoking was 46.3%, predominantly among males (59.6%). Univariate analysis linked WTS with age, gender, year of study, father’s education, and cigarette smoking. Logistic regression showed higher WTS odds in males and cigarette smokers. Waterpipe tobacco smokers viewed WTS as less addictive than cigarettes.DiscussionHigh WTS prevalence among healthcare students suggests societal acceptance and misinformation-driven use, despite awareness of health risks. Comprehensive studies and educational interventions are recommended. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7cf32c0ae00a4e96af643ead787c3ce42025-08-20T03:18:45ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Public Health2296-25652025-04-011310.3389/fpubh.2025.15768681576868Waterpipe tobacco smoking in healthcare students in the University of JordanAmjad Bani Hani0Shahd Mansour1Moaath M. Al Smady2Farah Bani Hani3Seba Mohanned Obeidat4Eman Ahmed Zahran5Nour Awamleh6Rama Rayyan7Farah T. Bani-Khaled8Mahmoud Odeh9Lana T. Alshdaifat10Rami Addasi11Raed Al-Taher12Department of General Surgery, The University of Jordan, Amman, JordanSchool of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JordanDepartment of General Surgery, The University of Jordan, Amman, JordanSchool of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JordanSchool of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JordanSchool of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JordanSchool of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JordanSchool of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JordanSchool of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JordanSchool of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JordanSchool of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Amman, JordanDepartment of General Surgery, The University of Jordan, Amman, JordanDepartment of General Surgery, The University of Jordan, Amman, JordanIntroductionWaterpipe smoking has gained popularity globally, often perceived as a safer alternative to cigarettes, particularly among young adults. This study aimed to assess the prevalence, socio-demographic effects, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors toward waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) among healthcare students in Jordan.MethodsUsing a quantitative cross-sectional design, data was collected from August 2022 to February 2023 through a structured, anonymous online survey. Out of 2003 responses, 1988 met the inclusion criteria.ResultsThe prevalence of waterpipe tobacco smoking was 46.3%, predominantly among males (59.6%). Univariate analysis linked WTS with age, gender, year of study, father’s education, and cigarette smoking. Logistic regression showed higher WTS odds in males and cigarette smokers. Waterpipe tobacco smokers viewed WTS as less addictive than cigarettes.DiscussionHigh WTS prevalence among healthcare students suggests societal acceptance and misinformation-driven use, despite awareness of health risks. Comprehensive studies and educational interventions are recommended.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1576868/fullwaterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS)healthcare studentsprevalencemisinformationsocietal acceptancehealth risks |
| spellingShingle | Amjad Bani Hani Shahd Mansour Moaath M. Al Smady Farah Bani Hani Seba Mohanned Obeidat Eman Ahmed Zahran Nour Awamleh Rama Rayyan Farah T. Bani-Khaled Mahmoud Odeh Lana T. Alshdaifat Rami Addasi Raed Al-Taher Waterpipe tobacco smoking in healthcare students in the University of Jordan Frontiers in Public Health waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) healthcare students prevalence misinformation societal acceptance health risks |
| title | Waterpipe tobacco smoking in healthcare students in the University of Jordan |
| title_full | Waterpipe tobacco smoking in healthcare students in the University of Jordan |
| title_fullStr | Waterpipe tobacco smoking in healthcare students in the University of Jordan |
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| title_short | Waterpipe tobacco smoking in healthcare students in the University of Jordan |
| title_sort | waterpipe tobacco smoking in healthcare students in the university of jordan |
| topic | waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) healthcare students prevalence misinformation societal acceptance health risks |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1576868/full |
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