Perceptions of Waterpipe Smoking among Young Adults: A Phenomenological Study.

ABSTRACT: Waterpipe tobacco smoking is becoming increasingly popular in the West among young people. Given the associated health risks of this behaviour, we aimed to investigate why young adults take up waterpipe tobacco smoking and their attitudes to the associated risks. This was a qualitative study, with a phenomenological perspective. Focus groups and face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted among waterpipe smokers aged 20-30 years living in London, UK. Transcripts were analysed using constant comparison and cycling between the data and analysis. Data collection continued until thematic saturation was achieved. Sixteen smokers attended focus groups and face-to-face interviews. Seven main themes emerged encompassing four main dimensions relating to: lack of knowledge, perceived risk

SUBMITTER: Dhillon AZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7763057 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature