Predictors of nicotine dependence among adolescent waterpipe and cigarette smokers: A 6-year longitudinal analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Identifying the factors associated with nicotine dependence (ND) is essential to prevent initiation and continued use, and to promote cessation among youth. This study aims to document the predictors of the appearance of initial ND symptoms and full ND syndrome among adolescent waterpipe (WP) and cigarette smokers.

Methods

A 6-year longitudinal study was conducted among 8th and 9th graders from 38 schools in Lebanon. The analysis sample included exclusive-WP (n = 228) and exclusive-cigarette smokers (n = 139). Weighted Cox proportional hazards models were used to characterizing predictors of initial ND symptoms and full ND syndrome.

Results

Predictors of experiencing initial ND symptoms among WP smokers included low maternal educational level, having a sibli

SUBMITTER: Ebrahimi Kalan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7861130 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature