Waterpipe Nicotine Dependence and Depressive Symptoms among Adolescent Waterpipe and Dual Users.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Waterpipe nicotine dependence and its association with depressive symptoms and dual usage among adolescents are currently not examined in the literature. Adolescents are a vulnerable population that is susceptible to depression and initiation of tobacco use. We aim, in this novel study, to assess the association between depressive symptoms and waterpipe nicotine dependence among adolescents in Jordan, evaluate the association between waterpipe smoking status (waterpipe smoker vs. dual user) and waterpipe nicotine dependence, and assess the internal validity of the Waterpipe Nicotine Dependence Scale (WNDS).

Method

A cross-sectional study among adolescents of grade 9^th to 12^th in Jordan was conducted through multistage cluster random sampling.

SUBMITTER: Abbadi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7665911 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature