Prevalence of cigarette and waterpipe tobacco smoking among adults in three Eastern Mediterranean countries: a cross-sectional household survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Tobacco smoking is on the rise in the Eastern Mediterranean region. In light of limited surveillance of smoking in the region, this study sought to understand the prevalence of cigarette and waterpipe smoking among adults and the factors associated with smoking in Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine (West Bank only).

Design, setting and participants

Household surveys were conducted with participants over the age of 18 in Lebanon (n=1680), Jordan (n=1925) and Palestine (n=1679) between June and August 2019. A multistage cluster sampling approach with probability-proportional-to-size random selection method was followed in the three countries.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

Gender-specific prevalence rates for cigarette and waterpipe smoking were estimated.

SUBMITTER: Nakkash R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8900030 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature