International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health | |
Comparison of Barriers to Cessation among Arab American Smokers of Cigarettes and Waterpipe | |
Linda Haddad2  Omar El-Shahawy1  | |
[1] Department of Social and Behavioral Health, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23219, USA; E-Mail:;College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32604, USA | |
关键词: dual smokers; waterpipe smokers; Arab American; barriers to cessation; | |
DOI : 10.3390/ijerph110909522 | |
来源: mdpi | |
【 摘 要 】
This cross-sectional study examined the differences in barriers to cessation and reasons for quitting smoking among dual smokers of cigarettes and waterpipe tobacco, exclusive cigarette smokers and exclusive waterpipe smokers. Participants were Arab American adults residing in Richmond, Virginia, who were recruited from Middle Eastern grocery stores, restaurants/lounges and faith and charity organizations. The study yielded several key findings: (1) Exclusive cigarette and waterpipe smokers had similar mean barriers to quitting and were more concerned about their health than dual smokers. (F(2, 150) = 5.594,
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