Motives, beliefs and attitudes towards waterpipe tobacco smoking: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In spite of the negative health effects of waterpipe tobacco smoking, its use is becoming more common. The objective of this study is to systematically review the medical literature for motives, beliefs and attitudes towards waterpipe tobacco smoking.

Methods

We electronically searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the ISI the Web of Science in January 2012. We included both quantitative and qualitative studies. We selected studies and abstracted data using standard systematic review methodology. We synthesized data qualitatively.

Results

We included 58 papers reporting on 56 studies. The main motives for waterpipe tobacco smoking were socializing, relaxation, pleasure and entertainment. Peer pressure, fashion, and curiosity were additional motives for university an

SUBMITTER: Akl EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3706388 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature